(ONONDAGA NATION) Below is a recap of Day Nine placement games at the 2015 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship.
5th Place:
England 14, Ireland 12
Despite being outscored by Ireland (6th place) 8-4 in the final 29 minutes of the contest, England rode a 10-4 lead early in the third quarter to a narrow two-goal victory over Ireland to finish in 5th place. England scoring leaders: Cole Shafer (3G,8A), Nathan Clare (4G,3A) and Thomas Johnson (3G,1A). Ireland scoring leaders: Stephen Keogh (4G,7A), Brian Gillis (3G,4A), Kevin Owens (2G,3A) and Tyler Roche (2G,2A).
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7th Place:
Czech Republic 20, Australia 11
After finishing the first quarter knotted 5-5, the Czechs took control, outscoring the Aussies 15-6 in route to a 20-11 victory and seventh place finish. The Czechs led 9-7 at the half. Czech Republic scoring leaders: Dominik Pešek (5G,4A) and Mat?j Barák, Pavel Došlý, Chet Koneczny, Ji?í Loskot and Jan Skokan each added 2 goals. Australia scoring leaders: Caleb Hall (3G,2A), Tristan Rai (6A) and Matthew Taylor (2G,1A).
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9th Place:
Finland 24, Turkey 6
Finland’s Roope Jokela and Robert Raittila netted six goals each as Finland finished the tournament in ninth place defeating Turkey (12th place) 24-6. After a 3-3 tie in the first, the Finns outscored Turkey 21-3, including an 11-2 second quarter advantage. Finland scoring leaders: Roope Jokela (6G,4A), Robert Raittila (6G,4A) and Jarno Aaltonen, Joni Jalvanti, Joakim Miller and Jimi Wiren each has 2 goals. Turkey scoring leaders: Dave Deriso and Joseph Rainoldi (2G each) and Anthony Terranove (1G,2A).
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11th Place:
Germany 13, Serbia 12
After the Germans jumped out to an 8-3 lead early in the second quarter, Serbia (12th place) came back with two straight before the end of half. Then Serbia outscored Germany 7-5 in second half only to fall just short as Germany held on to win 13-12 and take eleventh place. Germany scoring leaders: Jamie Plunkett (3G,3A), Philip Broz (3G) and Brendan Shea (3G). Serbia scoring leaders: Taylor Yaremovich (3G,2A), Aleksandar Gajic (3G), Ryan Pavik (2G,2A), Ryan Ferizovic (2G,1A) and Jordan Pavik (2G).
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Day Nine Photos
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Sunday’s Medal Games Broadcast/Streaming Sources
Bronze Medal: United States vs Israel 1:00P (Carrier Dome)
Universal Sports: Universal Sports Streaming (at time of event)
WILC 2015 Website: WILC 2015 Live Stream (at time of event)
The World Games Channel World Games Channel Live Stream (at time of event)
Gold Medal: Canada vs Iroquois 4:00P (Carrier Dome)
Live on Universal Sports Network – check listings in your area.
WILC 2015 Website: WILC 2015 Live Stream (at time of event)
The World Games Channel World Games Channel Live Stream (at time of event)
