Ireland sink Poland to make Pinatar Cup semi-finals

Republic of Ireland 2-1 Poland

Goals from Louise Quinn and Lucy Quinn helped the Republic of Ireland to a 2-1 win against Poland in their opening game of the Pinatar Cup on Wednesday afternoon.

The eight-team tournament in Murcia also includes Belgium, Hungary, Russia, Scotland, Slovakia and Wales.

Ireland are now into the semis after recovering from a 49th-minute Paulina Dudek penalty.

Lucy Quinn equalised in the 66th minute with a lovely effort, before Louise Quinn headed home the winner nine minutes later.

Vera Pauw's side will face the winners of Hungary versus Russia in the last four on Saturday.

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