Wales eye Nations Cup 2 third after Uruguay defeat

Wales' Betsan Thomas in action against Uruguay in PolandImage source, FIH/Worldsportpics
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Wales saw their lead end on the stroke of half-time in Poland

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Wales' hopes of reaching the inaugural FIH Women's Nations Cup 2 final were dashed in a 2-1 defeat by Uruguay in Walcz, Poland.

The South Americans came back from 1-0 down to secure their spot in Sunday's final.

Wales will now face hosts Poland - who were beaten 4-1 by France in the other semi-final - for third place on Sunday (15:30 BST)

Anja Atkin struck first for Wales in the second quarter against Uruguay, but Manuela Vilar levelled and Teresa Viana ensured her side's 2-1 win with a third quarter penalty stroke.

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