Ireland 1 USA 2
Ireland have slumped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against USA today in the Women's Hockey World Cup in Perth, Australia.
It is Ireland's second loss of the campaign having been beaten 3-1 by England yesterday in their opening game.
USA took an early lead after just 15 minutes through Kate Barber before Pegasus' Arelene Boyles restored parity after a penalty corner in the 24th minute.
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Barber however struck again for the USA in the 42nd minute, subjecting Ireland to their second successive defeat of the competition.