Women's Hockey: All about India vs Ireland quarter-final
What's the story
Indian eves will meet Ireland in the quarters of the ongoing women's hockey World Cup 2018.
The Indian women's hockey team will be looking to win this battle and book their spot in semi-final after a gap of 44 years.
Ireland had beaten Indian by a solitary goal in the group game last week.
Here is everything you need to know.
Momentum
India aim to carry the momentum
Since their defeat against Ireland earlier, Indian eves have displayed glimpses of brilliance.
They drew against England and the USA and beat Italy to reach the last eight.
India will be aiming to build on the momentum and make the most out of it when they face a resolute Irish side.
Coach Sjoerd Marijne has been the driving force behind this campaign.
Goals
Rani Rampal hopes team will score necessary goals
Indian skipper Rani Rampal feels that the side has found the shape required to score goals.
"Early in the tournament, we didn't do the one thing we needed to do — score goals. But we have found the net now and we can definitely push on with our journey," she said.
India's defensive players have stepped in and the line-up promises another strong show.
Twitter Post
Rampal calls for fans to cheer side
Indian Women's Team Captain @imranirampal calls on hockey fans to watch India's Quarter Final clash against Ireland tomorrow and spread the #CheerForEves as the team aims to leave a mark during their campaign at the Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup London 2018.#IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/UrAZJPMMJU
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 1, 2018
Ireland
Ireland will provide a stern test
Ireland will not be an easy side to get past and the Indian eves know that.
The loss, earlier this week, will give India a better look, but expect Ireland to come hard.
Despite being the lowest ranked side, the Irish topped the group.
Irish goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran has been in super form and Indian forwards will find it difficult to get past her.
Twitter Post
When and where to watch the match?
The Indian Eves will face Ireland in a riveting Quarter Final fixture of the Vitality Hockey WOmen's World Cup London 2018 on 2nd August. Watch the match LIVE on @StarSportsIndia Sports 2/2HD, @hotstartweets and @ddsportschannel at 10:30 PM (IST).#IndiaKaGame #HWC2018 #INDvIRE pic.twitter.com/cBA6XjuPZO
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 1, 2018