Scotland on top against Wales in U18 Tri-Nations
Scotland’s U18 youth international squads were back in action yesterday as the U18 Tri-Nations tournament at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre got underway.
Scotland U18 Boys suffered mixed fortunes in two matches against Wales; two goals from Guy Rowson, plus strikes from Chris McFadden and Luke Cranney gave the home side a convincing 4-0 win in the first encounter, before the Scots went down 3-2 to the Welsh in the second match, Patrick Christie scoring a double for the national side.
(Scotland U18 Boys line-up against Wales. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)
(Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)
Scotland U18 Girls edged past Wales in the first match of their schedule, Claire Hilton scoring from a penalty corner in a 1-0 win.
(Scotland U18 girls line-up before their match against Wales. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)
The second match was a scoring spree for the Scots, running out 11-0 winners. There was a hat-trick for Dundee Wanderers’ Charlotte Watson, doubles from Katherine Holdgate and Amy Costello, and goals from Bella Fisken, Chloe Hardie, Laura Swanson and Morven Duff.
(Charlotte Watson, below right, scored a hat-trick against Wales. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)
Scotland U18 Boys play Wales again later today (12 noon)
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