GB women set up Germany showdown

Great Britain's women cruised to a 3-0 victory over hosts Ireland to book a Setanta Trophy final against Germany.

While not at their best, Britain emerged comfortable victors in their third match of the tournament.

Chloe Rogers scored from a penalty corner in the 23rd minute and Crista Cullen doubled GB's lead from another set-piece just before the break.

Charlotte Craddock combined well with Rachel Walker for a last-gasp third late in the game in Dublin.

Despite the scoreline, head Coach Danny Kerry was frustrated by some of his side's play, and said: "The team is pretty disappointed with their performance.

"The only good thing to come out of today's match is the opportunity to play Germany again on Sunday.

"Poor technique and poor decision-making led to a poor performance and we will have to do better."

The final is a replay of Britain's tournament opener, which they lost 2-1 to the Olympic champions.

Great Britain's men, meanwhile, followed up with a 3-2 victory over Ireland.

The Irish took the lead in the 15th minute when Eugene Magee crossed for Michael Watt at the far post to direct the ball into the back of the net.

The visitors replied immediately with a penalty corner within seconds of the restart which was saved by David Harte, but Glenn Kirkham was on hand to fire home.

Within five minutes, Britain took the lead through another penalty corner, again injected by Kirkham, but this time fired in by Barry Middleton.

Britain netted their third when they were awarded two penalty corners in the 26th minute, the second of which was drilled into the roof of the net by Richard Mantell.

Ireland pulled a goal back in the 63rd minute when a free hit taken from just outside the circle by Iain Lewers found Mitch Darling waiting to drill the ball into the back of the net, but with seven minutes left they could not find an equaliser.