Mark Tumilty’s side will face hosts South Africa in Sunday’s final
Ireland’s Seán Murray celebrates with Jeremy Duncan after scoring during the FIH Men's Nations Cup semi-final against Malaysia in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Photograph: Frank Uijlenbroek/InphoIreland captain and player of the match Seán Murray brought Ireland to within one match of a place in the 2023 professional hockey league for the first time after beating Malaysia 3-0 in the semi-final of the inaugural Nations Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
A moment of skill in the 41st minute from Dubliner Ben Walker was the catalyst for an incredible final third as he made a chance from nothing, dinking the ball over his defender’s stick before spinning and driving an unstoppable snapshot into the top-right corner. Jeremy Duncan backed that goal up with two superb finishes as Ireland took control and looked ice-cold in front of the goal in the must-win match. Ireland now face hosts South Africa in Sunday’s final for the only place on offer in the Pro League.
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