London July 26 (IANS) Ireland sealed their place in the women s hockey World Cup quarter-finals with a game to spare after edging past higher-ranked India 1-0 in their second Pool B match at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre here on Thursday.
For World No.16 Ireland Anna O Flanagan s goal in the opening quarter was enough for them to outwit World No.10 India.
India who drew 1-1 with England in their campaign opener now face a daunting task of beating the US by a heavy margin on Sunday if they are to reach the knock-outs.

--IANS tri/ajb/bg