Ireland’s u18 Women’s team finished 5th in the round robin Small Countries Association Championships in Malta last weekend.
An close 5-set defeat to neighbours Northern Ireland earnt Ireland’s only point from the 5-team tournament, with the team growing in confidence and stature as the tournament went on.
In fact, Matt Hanlon’s team were the only side, apart from winner Luxembourg, to take a set off Silver medallists San Marino. The team’s best performances came against the better teams.
Results:
v Northern Ireland 3:2 (25-12, 25-22, 12-25, 18-25, 15-4)
v Luxembourg 3:0 (25-10, 25-15, 25-15)
v San Marino 3:1 (25-14, 25-24, 23-25, 25-14)
v Malta 3:0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-22)
