Women U21 Europeans: Ireland 7-0 Lithuania

Ireland put in a convincing 7-0 win over Lithuania today in their first game of the U21 Europeans, teeing them up nicely for a big match against Scotland tomorrow.

Three first half goals set Ireland up nicely heading into the break Emily Beatty & Lucy McKee both converting from open play before Zoe Wilson made it 3 on the half time hooter from a set piece.

Ireland came out guns blazing in the second half putting four past their opponents. Chloe Brown scored twice within four minutes converting in the 54th and 58th minute, before Zoe Wilson made it 6-0 with five to go. Chloe Brown had a taste for scoring and secured her hat trick and her countries seventh in the 67th minute from set play.

Ireland now top of the table will play Scotland tomorrow.

Commenting after the match Dave Passmore said "This was a tough game to play in very hot conditions with a Lithuanian team playing very deep. After a good start we dropped the tempo and our basics weren't where we would expect them to be. We were much better in the second half passing it well and playing simple hockey. We made countless circle penetrations but weren't clinical enough from play. We will need to be better for the second and final pool match against a strong Scottish side."

Starting XI: Emma Russell; Chloe Brown; Amy Cooke; Kathyrn Mullan; Emily Beatty; Roisin Upton; Kerri McDonald; Leah Ewart; Zoe WIlson; Lucy McKee; Ayeisha McFerran (GK)
Reserves: Rachel Barnett (GK); Sara Twomey; Kate Lloyd; Elaine Carey; Erika Hinkson; Hannah Grieve; Hayley Mulcahy