Ireland player Chloe Watkins, speaking to BT Sport: “We knew we have the best goalkeeper in the game and would keep making saves. She kept blocking and blocking and we knew she would do it.
“It ended up being a very tight game. India played really well, all credit to them, they had a great tournament but when it came down to it we were confident”.
Ireland coach Graham Shaw, speaking to BT Sport: “It’s incredible, I’m so proud. To come in here as the second-lowest ranked team and to be in the top four, it’s a dream come true.
“Sometimes these are games are not about performing but their attitude, attention to detail and their preparation, they are an incredible group of people. I mean even today, the discipline to pull out that performance and get a result.
“To anyone watching at home who plays sport, never give up. Dedicate your life to it because dreams can come true. We are a living example of it now.”
Sally Walton, former GB international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra: “You can argue that, on the balance of play, Ireland did deserve to win that game.
“They did not win a single penalty corner in that game, which is something they will have to look at for the semi-final. But Ireland into the semi-final of a World Cup, having not been to a World Cup in 16 years, is some achievement.”