Gareth Grundie expresses ambition for success in the 'Classification Tournament' competition
After a 0-0 draw with Germany in the pool stage of the 2025 Women's EuroHockey Championship, Ireland's women's field hockey team has missed out on a spot in the semi-finals. The team failed to secure a win in any of their three pool games and had not scored a goal in the tournament so far.
With the semi-finals out of reach, Ireland's focus has now shifted to the classification tournament, known as Pool C. The team aims to improve their performance and finish as high as possible, potentially securing fifth place if they win key classification matches.
Schedule and Classification Matches
Ireland's classification matches are scheduled against Scotland and England. The team will face Scotland first, followed by a match against England. These matches are part of Pool C, which determines the ranking positions below the semi-finalists. The classification tournament matches will take place from 15 to 17 August 2025 in Mönchengladbach, Germany.
Rankings after Pool Stage
Ireland entered the classification stage ranked seventh overall after pool play. They trailed Pool A rivals Netherlands, Germany, and France, as well as Pool B teams Belgium, England, Spain, and Scotland. Pool A included France, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands, while Pool B consisted of Belgium, England, Scotland, and Spain.
Potential Results
If Ireland manages to win both matches against Scotland and England, they have a good chance of finishing fifth overall in the tournament. Gareth Grundie, the team's head coach, has emphasised the classification tournament as a "new tournament" they want to win, focusing on improving performances and securing better results in these final matches.
Notable Moments
- France's defeat by the Dutch increased the pressure on Ireland to perform in their remaining matches.
- If Ireland wins against Scotland and England, they could potentially finish in fifth place.
- Ireland will face England on Sunday at 11.30am.
- Ireland missed out on the semi-finals of the tournament.
- Ireland's next match is against Scotland tomorrow at 11.30am.
- Ireland's performance against France showed they can compete with top-tier teams.
- Ireland had an early penalty corner saved against France.
- Scotland managed a draw against Spain a day later.
- Ireland conceded no goals against France, earning a clean sheet against a top side.
- England's sole win in Pool B came over Scotland in the first round.
- Ireland drew 0-0 with Germany in their last pool stage game.
- France suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Dutch, eliminating them from the tournament before Ireland's game.
- Ireland did not win any of their three pool stage games.
- France is no longer in the tournament.
- Ireland is currently ranked in seventh place.
As Ireland prepares for their classification matches, the team will be looking to capitalise on their opportunities and secure a strong finish at the 2025 EuroHockey Championship.
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