NEWI Cup

Wales win 1st NEWI Cup

  In the match itself, Wales took the game to England and were unfortunate in finding the English goalkeeper in good form. A number of penalty corners were awarded in Wales favour and only goal-liner clearances prevented them from taking the lead. Huw Jones, however took matters into his own hands and following a fine individual run shot low into the bottom corner
to give Wales a deserved lead. Wales’ goalkeeper George Harris was called upon a number of times as England looked for the equalising goal. An element of poor discipline cost Wales dear however as right on half time, a free hit inside Wales’ 23 was upgraded to a short corner and from the resultant shot, a foot on the line saw the penalty stroke awarded being duly dispatched by Adam Dixon.

The second half saw both teams coming close to scoring again and in a fast and furious match both teams were reduced to 10 men at various times. No further goals were scored and with the winners being awarded the NEWI Cup on a count back of penalty corners gained, it was Wales who won the trophy. Click on image to see larger picture.

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