England maintained their slim hope of qualifying for a medal place in the Junior World Cup earlier today. Taking on the outsiders from the USA, England had a poor first half, with only Henry Weir recording England's single goal in the 24th minute. England's second half started with more promise with Johnny Kinder scoring twice in the first three minutes. Despite enjoying most of the possession, they were only able to add one more goal before the final hooter, scored off the stick of Chris Gregg. Final score: 4-0 to England.
The three points from this game leaves England in fourth place, three points adrift of Spain and Malaysia who are both on six.
England's next match is against Korea tomorrow (Frinday).
England squad against USA: David Beckett (Loughborough Students), Nick Catlin (Loughborough Students), David Condon (Loughborough Students), Marc Edwards (Loughborough Students), Simon Faulkner (Loughborough Students), Chris Gregg (Loughborough Students), Johnny Kinder (Fareham), Ian Scanlon (GK) (Hampstead & Westminster), Ben Tibble (Surbiton), Henry Weir (Loughborough Students), Tom Woods (University of Exeter), Ben Arnold (Beeston), Richie Dawson-Smith (Bowdon), Chris Griffiths (Stourport), Ed Kelleher (Reading) and Sam Middleton (Bournville). Did not play: James Bailey (Old Loughtonians) and Alex Edmonstone (Bowdon).
Other results from the Junior World Cup today:
Belgium 6 – 1 Russia
Pakistan 3 - 2 Argentina
Japan 3 - 1 Chile
Germany 1 - 1 Australia
England 4 – 0 USA
Korea 1 - 0 Spain
Netherlands 3 - 2 India
New Zealand 3 - 1 Singapore
Current Standings:
Pool A: 1 Pakistan, 2 Argentina, 3 Belgium, 4 Egypt, 5 Russia
Pool B:
1 Australia, 2 Germany, 3 South Africa, 4 Japan, 5 Chile
Pool C: 1 Korea, 2 Spain, 3 Malaysia, 4 England, 5 USA
Pool D: 1 Netherlands, 2 New Zealand, 3 India, 4 Poland, 5 Singapore
