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GBR men take silver at 2017 Loule International Tournament - July 27, 2017
July 23rd 2017; Great Britain have finished runners-up at the Loule International Water Polo Tournament after a narrow 7-5 (2-0, 2-1, 1-3, 2-1) defeat to hosts Portugal.
The result was a big improvement on Friday’s 16-9 loss to the hosts, but with GB trailing 4-1 after two quarters, they needed a huge second-half performance to turn this final around.
GB were in no mood to lie down, though, and responded strongly through Ben Tinkler-Davies, Aaron Winstanley and Graham Harrington to make it 5-4 at the end of the third and set up a thrilling final eight minutes.
With the home crowd starting to fear a GB comeback, their nerves were eased by two quick goals and despite Winstanley firing in a late penalty, Portugal held on to claim the gold medal and lift the Loule International trophy.
Great Britain team and scorers versus Portugal: Jack Simcox, Dan Paddon (1), Aaron Winstanley (2), Elliot Kelly, Graham Harrington (1), Jordan Elliot, Lewis Daly, Joel Leighton, Ben Tinkler-Davies (1), Morgan Hirsch, Tom Grieve, Addison Brown & Peter Pickford. Head coach: Tim Dunsbee, Team Manager: Dave King & Sport Scientist: Ross Fowles.
With thanks to GB’s poolside reporter/photographer: Vicki Hawkins. Many thanks also to the Portugal, Belgium and Philippines teams, all the officials and the organisers (Federação Portuguesa de Natação) for an excellent tournament. Hope to see you all again next year!
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GBR men take silver at 2017 Loule International Tournament -
July 23rd 2017; Great Britain have finished runners-up at the Loule International Water Polo Tournament after a narrow 7-5 (2-0, 2-1, 1-3, 2-1) defeat to hosts Portugal.
The result was a big improvement on Friday’s 16-9 loss to the hosts, but with GB trailing 4-1 after two quarters, they needed a huge second-half performance to turn this final around.
GB were in no mood to lie down, though, and responded strongly through Ben Tinkler-Davies, Aaron Winstanley and Graham Harrington to make it 5-4 at the end of the third and set up a thrilling final eight minutes.
With the home crowd starting to fear a GB comeback, their nerves were eased by two quick goals and despite Winstanley firing in a late penalty, Portugal held on to claim the gold medal and lift the Loule International trophy.
Great Britain team and scorers versus Portugal: Jack Simcox, Dan Paddon (1), Aaron Winstanley (2), Elliot Kelly, Graham Harrington (1), Jordan Elliot, Lewis Daly, Joel Leighton, Ben Tinkler-Davies (1), Morgan Hirsch, Tom Grieve, Addison Brown & Peter Pickford. Head coach: Tim Dunsbee, Team Manager: Dave King & Sport Scientist: Ross Fowles.
With thanks to GB’s poolside reporter/photographer: Vicki Hawkins. Many thanks also to the Portugal, Belgium and Philippines teams, all the officials and the organisers (Federação Portuguesa de Natação) for an excellent tournament. Hope to see you all again next year!
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