Women Lose Tight Final
Our women’s team of Whitaker-Facca lost a heart breaker against Germany in the event’s official first round after two days of exciting pool play. After losing the first game 16-21, the women bounced back with a convincing 21-15 win. The high winds that had affected many of the previous matches had died down to a steady breeze but the sun setting slowly added another of nature’s elements to the outdoor game. The third game remained close early on but the Germans gained the lead going ahead from a 04-03 score to 08-04. The large German crowd of supporters grew quiet when Canada caught up to a 09-10 score. Tenacity of both Canadian players kept them in the match against a very strong, athletic German team. Sadly at 13-14 we served out giving the victory to Germany.
That’s it for official competition for our athletes in Den Haag. Both teams hope to continue to train for the remaining two days, as Rex Fenton from our men’s team, is waiting to be cleared for action by the tournament therapist.
