The Irish women's hockey team have lost their three-match friendly series against the USA after a 4-1 defeat today in California gave the hosts an unassailable lead with one game to play.
Ireland took the lead when captain Lynsey McVicker was brought down by goalkeeper Peggy Storrar in the 10th minute and Loreto's Nicky Symmons converted the penalty stroke.
But April Fronzoni equalised 10 minutes later and the USA added three more in 17 minutes after the interval through Kristi Gannon, Kate Barber and Tracey Fuchs.
Randalstown's Pamela Orr and Loreto's Orla Ryan both made their senior debuts in the game.
Ireland lost 1-0 to a last-minute goal in yesterday's opening match.
