Ireland now drop into the third/fourth place play-off against Belgium and Great Britain
Defeat on penalties to Spain cost Ireland their first opportunity to qualify for the Olympic women’s hockey competition.
Their semi-final had finished goalless in Valencia.
Ireland still have a chance to reach Paris, as they now drop into the third/fourth place play-off against Belgium and Great Britain.

Kildare SF Team vs Wexford
Brighton Have Re-Signed Midfielder Pascal Gross
Bournmouth Sign Experienced Goalkeeper Fraser Forster On A Short-Term Contract
Crystal Palace Complete The Club Record Signing Of Brennan Johnson From Tottenham
It's The Women's National Cup Semi Finals Weekend
Donadea's Will Connors To Start For Leinster In Saturday's Clash Against Connacht
Liam Rosenior Named Leading Contender To Become Chelsea's New Head Coach
Friday Morning Sports Update