Thursday, July 23, 2009

England get the better of Irish U-16s

Ireland’s hopes of claiming either the boy’s or girl’s Four Nations trophy were all but dashed today by England, losing out 3-1 and 1-0, respectively, in Largs.

The boys fell to a 3-1 defeat, leaving them requiring a favour from Scotland in the final round of games today.

Brendan Creed gave England an early lead but Tom Samuel (pictured) levelled in the 15th minute with a fine reverse.

However, a goal from Joe Sharpe made it 2-1 at the break before George Lilley’s penalty corner ended hopes of a result ten minutes from time.

On the girl’s side, Emily Court’s fifth minute penalty corner goal gave England a 1-0 win.

Ireland soaked up waves of English attacks thereafter, Lucy Camlin impressing between the posts, but could not forge a draw to add to their opening day 2-2 tie with Scotland. As a result, they are now out of the running for the title.

U-16 Four Nation’s results:
Boys: Ireland 1 (T Samuel) England 3 (B Creed, J Sharpe, G Lilley)
Girls: Ireland 0 England 1 (E Court); Scotland 3 Wales 1

Tomorrow’s fixtures: Boys (12pm): Ireland vs Wales; (4pm) Scotland vs England
Girls (10am): Ireland vs Wales; (2pm) Scotland vs England

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Anonymous said...

Mark Ryan was captain not Tom

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Stephen Findlater said...

I've amended the story accordingly

Anonymous said...

What are peoples views on playing a side 3 weeks prior to meeting them in a tournament? this happened in the case of the U16 boys and U16 girls, they both played a 3 match series in UCD against England

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Anonymous said...

they are U 16's not senior internationals about to embark on a world cup/olympic qualifying tournament --they benefit from the experience of playing such matches-- as many as possible

Anonymous said...

to 1.49 - it was only a question? don't undermine U16 - .... to get to international at any level is important to each of them