Ireland's field hockey team are out of Rio 2016 after a 3-2 defeat to Argentina.
The Irish team had to win to progress out of Group B but despite a battling display, Argentina had too much.
The South Americans took the lead in the first quarter through Saladino, putting Ireland under immense pressure with a particularly effective high pressing game which made it hard for Craig Fulton's side to come out.
Goalkeeper David Harte was fundamental in keeping Ireland in touch.
#TeamIreland bow out of Men's #Hockey competition at #Rio2016, thanking the fans who've been there for every step. pic.twitter.com/QJaXYz1Mtv
— Team Ireland (@olympiccouncil) August 13, 2016
They fought back with John Jermyn leveling from a penalty corner but Argentina then retook the lead.
Ireland showed more resilience as Shane O'Donoghue's penalty corner made it 2-2.
But the scorer of Argentina's second, Gonzalo Peillat, added a third for Argentina as Ireland's involvement in Rio came to a close with one win and four defeats in the group.
They finish fifth from the six teams, ahead of Canada who they beat on Thursday.
Oh no. #IRL 2-3 #ARG. Peillat again. #Hockey pic.twitter.com/SLGKEgMsRf
— Team Ireland (@olympiccouncil) August 12, 2016
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