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. 

                                        
                                        
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