Ireland’s Caoimhe Perdue defends the Irish circle. Photo: World Sport Pics
Ireland women’s team suffered a 5-0 loss to World No 2 Argentina in their first FIH Hockey Pro League outing in Hobart.
Argentina won the first penalty corner of the tie in the first minute of the second quarter before Agustina Gorzelany flicked into the net.
Brisa Bruggesser beat Ireland keeper Elizabeth Murphy for the next to make it 2-0 at the break.
Argentina pinned Ireland back in the second half, deploying their signature high press well.
Julieta Jankunas beat substitute keeper Holly Micklem for the next before Maria Granatto and Lara Casas scored goals.
Ireland’s best opportunity of the game came soon after with Niamh Carey being her side’s most effective threat. Unfortunately, there was no consolation score. Carey moved the ball well along the baseline and found Mikayla Power whose effort from close range was denied by Christina Cosentino.
Ireland now face hosts Australia at 8.30am on Thursday.