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Wales hopes of qualifying for the World League Rd 2 final were dashed after losing to hosts Ireland in the semi-final.
Gareth Furlong gave Wales the lead with his fifth goal of the competition in 11 minutes.
But Ireland – ranked 24 places above Wales in 10th in the world – proved too strong at Stormont despite a brave effort.
Coach Zak Jones’ side will face Scotland in the 3rd/4th place clash on Sunday.
At stake is a place in the final World Cup qualifying tournament in South Africa in the summer.
Wales beat Scotland in a penalty shoot-out after a 2-2 draw in the Pool B stage.
Furlong’s effort was quickly levelled by Shane O’Donoghue.
Ben Walker then gave Ireland the lead before Neal Glassey sealed the win on 48 minutes.
Wales had a couple of chances through Luke Hawker and Owain Dolan Gray before Ireland saw out the game.
