Ireland’s men and women start today in the European Championships in Herning, Denmark.
The men are in a group with Czech and the ladies with England, Wales and Spain.
MENS TEAM – A.Gaskin, B.Byrne, M.Craig, S.Richardson, S.Conroy
WOMENS TEAM – M.Perry, A.Blake, L.Mylotte, C.Moloney
COACHES – Hadrian Stiff & Paul Bell MANAGERS – Rosie Barry & Ed Dunne
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MEN
Day 4
Ireland’s men were 2 points from winning Division 2 today, in Herning. Michael Craig, the hero vs. Denmark yesterday was playing Jaakko Vahamaa, leading 2-0 and 9-8 in points. If he wins the match 3-0, Ireland win the tie overall on countback. Jaakko keeps his cool and wins the next 3 points to give Finland the point they needed to win overall. Earlier Arthur Gaskin and Brian Byrne lost 3-0 & 3-1 respectively. Sean Conroy from Dublin, winning his first cap won 3-1, after a long injury break in the game during the 4th game.
So all down to Michael Craig, once again. He played superbly and was in control for most of the match. In the decisive 3rd game he led early on, took the lead 9-8 and was in pole position. But credit to Jaakko who was patient and duly won the next 3 points to win the match for Finland on countback 8-6.
So a 2nd in Division 2 and promotion to Division 1 for the men and a bronze medal for the women. – A super European Championships for Irish Squash!!
Match overview
| Order |
Event |
Ireland |
– |
 Finland |
Score |
Points |
|
|
Duration |
| 1 |
MS1 |
|
– |
|
7-11 7-11 5-11 |
0-1 |
|
|
0:29 |
| 2 |
MS2 |
|
– |
|
7-11 3-11 11-3 7-11 |
0-1 |
|
|
0:46 |
| 3 |
MS3 |
|
– |
|
11-6 11-5 8-11 |
1-0 |
|
|
|
| 4 |
MS4 |
|
– |
|
11-5 5-11 11-9 11-6 |
1-0 |
|
|
1:19 |
Day 3
Ireland’s men’s team played the semi final of Division 2 vs Denmark, No. 1 seeds today. Having lost the first 2 matches at no. 1 & 2 with Arthur Gaskin and Brian Byrne going down 3-1, Ireland staged a super recovery.
The veteran Steve Richardson was first up to win 3-1, a great win for the 45 yr old. Then it came down to Irish under 19 champion Michael Craig to win it for Ireland with a magnificent 3-0 victory, to secure a final spot vs. Finland on Saturday on countback, 8-7.
This win also gains promotion to Division 1 next season, for Ireland’s men’s team.
Day 2
Both IRELAND men and women’s team are into semi finals tomorrow in the European Championships. IRELAND’S men beat Sweden this afternoon in a quarter final in Division 2 4-0. having gained enough points the 3rd & 4th matches did not have to be completed as IRELAND were through. They now play Denmark in the semi final tomorrow @ 1pm on Court 5/6. Watch it live see link above.
Match overview
| Order |
Event |
Sweden |
– |
 Ireland |
Score |
Points |
|
|
Duration |
| 1 |
MS1 |
|
– |
|
8-11 3-11 3-11 |
0-1 |
|
|
0:33 |
| 2 |
MS2 |
|
– |
|
6-11 6-11 6-11 |
0-1 |
|
|
0:29 |
| 3 |
MS3 |
|
– |
|
9-11 |
0-1 |
|
|
0:47 |
| 4 |
MS4 |
|
– |
|
5-11 |
0-1 |
|
|
0:38 |
Match overview
| Order |
Event |
Czech Republic |
– |
Ireland |
Score |
Points |
|
|
Duration |
| 1 |
MS1 |
|
– |
|
11-7 11-9 2-11 0-11 6-11 |
0-1 |
|
|
1:02 |
| 2 |
MS2 |
|
– |
|
6-11 11-4 4-11 9-11 |
0-1 |
|
|
0:37 |
| 3 |
MS3 |
|
– |
|
11-9 11-6 11-8 |
1-0 |
|
|
0:38 |
| 4 |
MS4 |
|
– |
|
10-12 11-6 9-11 5-11 |
0-0 |
|
|
0:45 |
Standings of Men’s Team Division 2 – Group D
|
|
Points |
Played |
Won |
Draws |
Lost |
Rubbers |
Games |
Points |
| 1 |
Ireland |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
– |
1 |
9 |
– |
7 |
149 |
– |
128 |
| 2 |
Czech Republic |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
– |
3 |
7 |
– |
9 |
128 |
– |
149 |
Show draw…
WOMEN
Day 4 – Bronze Medal v Denmark
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