Team Ireland have picked up their first win of the Men's Olympic Hockey tournament.

Craig Fulton's side beat Canada 4-2, having lost their first three matches.

The result means Ireland are now fifth in Group B on three points from four games, with a match against fourth-placed Argentina in Group B to come on Friday.

Ireland got off to a fast start against Canada with two Shane O'Donoghue penalty-corners putting Fulton's side in control with a 2-0 lead. 

Every @irishhockey fan right now!!!!#IRL  4-2 #CAN  with 3:48 left. #TeamIreland pic.twitter.com/4Fza9TPaYj

— Team Ireland (@olympiccouncil) August 11, 2016

Peter Caruth converted an effort at the far post to put Ireland 3-0 up and coasting towards victory.

But Canada fought back with two goals of their own to set up a nervous finish for Ireland.

However, breathing space was restored by Mitch Darling who added a fourth.

Ireland play Argentina on Friday.