Western face battle to avoid relegation in Europe

 


A very young and relatively inexperienced Milne Craig Western squad
slipped to 3-2 defeat in the  crucial final group game against
Austrian side HC Wels in European Challenge in Bra, Italy yesterday
leaving them in a relegation dog fight with the French side CA
Montrouge today.

Despite starting quite well and winning a series of short corners,
Western were unable to make the most of these chances and paid the
penalty when a defensive error led to the Austrians taking a lead
into the interval.

Wels then increased the advantage early in the second period when
possession was once again surrendered  all too easily. Western
however did respond and captain Sam Judge reduced the arrears
courtesy of a set piece goal but minutes later Wels were awarded a
penalty stroke to restore the two goal lead.

Nicki Scrastin managed  a further goal  but it was only
to prove to be a consolation in a game where Western’s inability to
take opportunities created came back to haunt them once
again.

Tomorrow will be sure to be a very tense affair with a win a
necessity to ensure survival

A very young and relatively inexperienced Milne Craig
Clydesdale Western squad slipped to 3-2 defeat in the crucial final
group game against Austrian side HC Wels in Club Champions
Challenge leaving them in a relegation dog fight with the French
side CA Montrouge tomorrow.

Despite starting quite well and winning a series of short
corners, Western were unable to make the most of these chances and
paid the penalty when a defensive error led to the Austrians taking
a lead into the interval.

Wels then increased the advantage early in the second period
when possession was once again surrendered  all too easily.
Western however did respond and captain Sam Judge reduced the
arrears courtesy of a set piece goal but minutes later Wels were
awarded a penalty stroke to restore the two goal lead.

Nicki Scrastin managed  a further goal  but it was
only to prove to be a consolation in a game where Western’s
inability to take opportunities created came back to haunt them
once again.

Tomorrow will be sure to be a very tense affair with a win a
necessity to ensure survival

 

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