Ireland 0-0 South Africa

Gene Muller was happy with the Irish team on the six-match tour

Ireland finished their tour to South Africa with a scoreless draw against the hosts on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Mary Goode kept out South Africa in the first half with a series of fine saves.

Ireland were the better side after the break and Nikki Symmons went close when her drag flick was tipped over.

"Apart from our first game we were very competitive and were in a position to get the result in the last three matches," said Irish coach Gene Muller.

"We played some very tough matches which is what we wanted at this phase of our preparation."

Ireland return home on Monday to continue intense preparations for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in April and May next year.