Billingshurst, London, 24 February 2007
Final Table
P | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pct | |
*Team USA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 12 | 1.000 |
Ireland Juniors | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 32 | .500 |
England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 6 | .500 |
Ireland Seniors | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 71 | .000 |
Results
Date | Winners | Runners-Up | ||
24.02.2007 | Ireland Juniors | 6 | England | 0 |
24.02.2007 | Team USA | 32 | Ireland Juniors | 12 |
24.02.2007 | England | 18 | Ireland Seniors | 0 |
24.02.2007 | Team USA | 53 | Ireland Seniors | 0 |
Report
The Irish Juniors had an excellent Tournament, only losing 14-12 to Team USA, who were made up of players from US Air Force bases in England, before letting in three late unanswered touchdowns. They also shocked the English Senior Team, winning 6-0. [Reference: 1]
Ireland’s Seniors fared less well, losing 18-0 to England, and 53-0 to Team USA, who showed the gulf in class, and also giving an indication of how good the Ireland Juniors had played. [Reference: 1]
References
Websites
[1] Anon. (2007) “Michael stars for Irish Flag Football team” Wexford People [Internet] Available from: https://www.wexfordpeople.ie/sport/other-sports/micheal-stars-for-irish-flag-football-team-27655469.html [Accessed 30 December 2019]
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Peter Mullen, Drimnagh Cycos.
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