Scots relegated in Europeans

EUROPEAN INDOOR NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIPS 11 – LIGNANO
(ITALY)  –  FRIDAY 13TH – SUNDAY 15TH  JANUARY
2012

SCOTLAND 1  SLOVAKIA 2

Scotland unfortunately came bottom of the relegation pool after
losing 2-1 to Slovakia in the final match of the European Indoor
Nations Championships in Lignano and will play in the third
division in two years time.

Even before their final game against Slovakia, the Scots knew
their fate as Italy managed a 2-2 draw with Belarus, ensuring both
sides survival. 

Scotland were always chasing the game in this final encounter
and fell behind to a Slovakian penalty corner in 11 minutes. 
The contest was effectively over when Slovakia doubled their lead
mid-way through the second half, leaving Ross McPherson`s open play
goal to be little more than a consolation.

Recent posts:

• Clydesdale and Watsonians again contest the women`s indoor final
• Grove Menzieshill and Inverleith will contest this year`s men's Indoor GALA Finals
• Scotland men draw with Wales in Cardiff
• Valencia test series finishes with Scotland women drawing with Spain
• The business end of this season`s indoor division 1
• Game 2 in Valencia sees Scotland women lose to Spain
• Scotland women draw with Spain in Valencia test game 1
• ALMOST ALL SEMI-FINAL PLACES DECIDED IN THE WOMEN`S INDOOR DIVISION 1
• Semi-final places secured in men`s indoor division 1
• And now to the group stage of the indoor championship