Ireland 4
Canada 2
IRELAND CLAIMED A first Olympic hockey victory in 108 years to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.
After suffering defeat in their first three outings in Rio, Craig Fultonโs men stormed into a three-goal lead and despite a late Canadian comeback, held on to secure a famous result.
It now means the Green Machine will face Argentina in their final group game tomorrow with a place in the next stage on the line.
Shane OโDonoghue clinically dispatched two first-half penalty corners and Peter Caruth made it three with a fine finish from a tight angle.
Canada rallied in the second half and their pressure eventually told as they broke through twice in quick succession to set-up a grandstand finish.
But Ireland werenโt to be denied as Mitch Darling stabbed home from close range with minutes left on the clock.
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Whenever I hear the Russian national anthem I half expect to see Rocky start fighting Ivan Drago.
Call of duty waw anyone ?
Lads we only have to win our next five matches and we are euro champs ole ole ole lol
Come on Polska
Good reliable Russians. Violence and drunkiness
Polish equaliser in Warsaw town market โฆ these are the moments we are living for
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdR67Kzxba4
All fingers crossed for Ireland against Spain, you can make it, never lose hope !!
There was defo an edge to this game but great goal and great comeback by Poland.
Russia are really a team to watch for such a pace in their attack
Well done Russia! Thank you for a good game. Fare play to true Russian Fans with the massive banner! Well done guys!