Ireland women take another major step in Olympic hockey dream
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The 4-0 win at Havelock Park ensures the Irish dream of competing in the Tokyo hosted Games is a step closer.
Shirley McCay and Zoe Wilson netted from penalty corner moves in the second quarter to set the hosts on their way to a comfortable win over the Czechs, who they had beaten 8-1 during the pool phase.
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Hide AdSarah Hawshaw's close-range finish and an Anna O'Flanagan strike after a sublime attacking move from the Irish in the final minute sealed a place in the decider.
Ireland will face Korea or Malaysia in Sunday's final (3.30pm).