In-form striker Lalremsiami opened India's account scoring in the second minute. Thirty seconds later, Reet scored India's second and a minute later skipper Salima Tete joined the party to make it 3-0.
The only time India had managed to enter the semi-finals of the showpiece event was back in 1974 in Mandelieu, France.
Ranked 10th, India will start as overwhelming favourites against 17th ranked Italy in the crucial knock-out match.
It was also India's second consecutive defeat to Ireland having lost to the same opponents 1-2 in their last encounter at the Hockey World league Semifinals in Johannesburg last year.
Neha Goyal gave India the lead in the 25th minute before Lily Owsley equalised from a penalty corner in the 54th minute.
India suffered a 1-4 defeat against hosts Spain in the fourth game to trail 1-2 in the five-match series.
By virtue of this win late last night, India and Spain are now tied 1-1 in the series.
India will be led by Rani Rampal, who has returned to the team after having been rested for the recently concluded 5th Women's Asian Champions Trophy held in South Korea.
India's defence will see the return of experienced Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, who was rested for the recently-held 5th Women's Asian Champions Trophy where the team won a silver medal.
The Indian team looked in good shape as they made forays into the opposition half regularly and also defended well as a unit.
Savita played a crucial role in India's title triumph in the recent Women's Asia Cup and secure a berth in next year's World Cup, pulling off the final winning save to deny higher-ranked China.
Rani added that the win in Asia Cup final has boosted the team's confidence ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Indian Women’s hockey team created history as they beat China in a tense shootout to lift Asia Cup title after 13 years and qualify for next year’s World Cup as Continental Champions.
The Indian eves started their campaign on a great note as they had defeated Singapore 10-0 in their tournament opener.
Harendra, who guided India to the Junior World Cup title in Lucknow last year, did not shy away and took the challenge.
While Indian women’s hockey team managed to hold Japan to a draw and women’s archery team progressed to the quarter-finals, pistol shooter Heena Sidhu misfired on day two of the Rio Olympics on Sunday.
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