IRELAND are set to meet emerging Bangladesh in the 14 nation men's hockey World Cup preliminary qualifying tournament in Cagliari, Sardinia, from September 29th-October 12th. This will be the first international between the two countries. Also in Pool B will be old rivals Poland, whom Ireland beat 4-3 for fifth place in last year's European Championship in Dublin. The US, who drew 0-0 with the new look Irish squad in Barcelona in May, are also in this group along with Kenya, Scotland and hosts Italy.
Ireland face Bangladesh
IRELAND are set to meet emerging Bangladesh in the 14 nation men's hockey World Cup preliminary qualifying tournament in Cagliari…
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