There are four rounds of fixtures remaining in South America's 10-team qualifying competition, from which the top four qualify automatically. Thirlby's side reeled off three goals without reply in the latter stages of quarter two, aided by intercepts from captain Serena Guthrie and the outstanding Laura Malcolm, to reduce the arrears to 26-21 at the halfway stage. Kevin O'Brien and captain Andy Balbirnie were early casualties before Paul Stirling and Gareth Delany formed a strong partnership of 69 to see Ireland on the cusp of victory. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player