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Outstanding performance from our England junior men secures silver in Brno at the EU Nations - April 17, 2017
England U17s win the silver medal after narrowly losing a dramatic final match against South Africa 8-6 (2-2, 1-1, 3-2, 2-1).
England battled hard throughout and were unfortunate to fall behind to a physical South Africa at the end of a tight third quarter.
It was another superb team performance from England and despite fighting back in the final period we ultimately had to settle for the silver medal – which to take home is a fantastic achievement!
England’s scorers v South Africa > Stephenson (2), Carpenter (2), Kendall & Patterson.
There was more joy for England after the final whistle as Thomas Manley was rewarded for his outstanding performances by being named Goalkeeper of the Tournament.
England U17 team in full v South Africa >
1 Thomas Manley
2 George Reader
3 Michael Cousins
4 Finlay Parnell
5 Ben Stephenson
6 Connor Carpenter
7 Matthew Kendall
8 Maclaren Crawford
9 Sammy Lear
10 Jos Winstanley
11 Michael Patterson
12 Daniel Hunt
13 Aril Pandya
Captain Connor Carpenter with the 2nd place trophy
Huge congratulations to all the players and coaching staff. Finishing second on the podium is a great start to the preparations for next month’s European Qualifiers in Manchester.
The support in the stands and back home has also been superb. You’ve all spurred the squad on and made this fantastic weekend of water polo action even more special. With thanks to Phil Winstanley and Fliss Leighton for the updates from here in Brno.
For all the England team’s results for the tournament including matchsheets click here
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Outstanding performance from our England junior men secures silver in Brno at the EU Nations -
England U17s win the silver medal after narrowly losing a dramatic final match against South Africa 8-6 (2-2, 1-1, 3-2, 2-1).
England battled hard throughout and were unfortunate to fall behind to a physical South Africa at the end of a tight third quarter.
It was another superb team performance from England and despite fighting back in the final period we ultimately had to settle for the silver medal – which to take home is a fantastic achievement!
England’s scorers v South Africa > Stephenson (2), Carpenter (2), Kendall & Patterson.
There was more joy for England after the final whistle as Thomas Manley was rewarded for his outstanding performances by being named Goalkeeper of the Tournament.
England U17 team in full v South Africa >
1 Thomas Manley
2 George Reader
3 Michael Cousins
4 Finlay Parnell
5 Ben Stephenson
6 Connor Carpenter
7 Matthew Kendall
8 Maclaren Crawford
9 Sammy Lear
10 Jos Winstanley
11 Michael Patterson
12 Daniel Hunt
13 Aril Pandya
Captain Connor Carpenter with the 2nd place trophy
Huge congratulations to all the players and coaching staff. Finishing second on the podium is a great start to the preparations for next month’s European Qualifiers in Manchester.
The support in the stands and back home has also been superb. You’ve all spurred the squad on and made this fantastic weekend of water polo action even more special. With thanks to Phil Winstanley and Fliss Leighton for the updates from here in Brno.
For all the England team’s results for the tournament including matchsheets click here
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