Scots youngsters shine in HDM tournament
Scotland’s U16 youth international teams returned from the Netherlands on Monday after a successful weekend at the JIHPT Youth Tournament hosted by HDM.
Scotland U16 Girls won the gold medal after a 2-1 win over Cartouche in the final. Hanna McKie, who was the tournament’s top scorer, turned out to the difference between the two sides, netting two goals.
(Scotland U16 girls after their tournament success. Photo Credit: David Cawthorn)
The young Scots had negotiated their way through the group stage with a 3-2 win over Cartouche MB, including a Katie McCallum double and one from McKie; a 5-0 success over HB Abcoude that featured an Emily Dark hat-trick and another double from McKie; and a thumping 6-0 victory against Diocesan School for Girls, including two from McKie and goals for Lexi Sabatelli, Ella Watt, Maddie Cleat and McCallum.
In the semi-final, goals from Sabetelli, Watt and Kayleigh Justice led to a 3-1 win over Gronnigen.
As well as winning the gold medal, the team were also awarded the tournament Fair Play Award.
Scotland U16 Boys narrowly missed out on making it a gold medal double the national sides after losing 1-0 on penalties to Dynamo Elektrostal.
The Scots had come back from 3-0 down at half-time to level the scores at 3-3.
Cameron Golden finished tournament top scorer and was also awarded Player of the Tournament.
The boys topped their group after wins over Kearney (8-0), HDM (3-2), and a 2-2 draw with Manheimmer. A 7-0 win over HC Derby eased their passage to the final.
Please visit the JIHPT Youth Tournament website for more information.
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