(MANCHESTER, UK) Team USA led Canada 8-4 at the half of the 2010 Lacrosse World Championship only to see Canada come back with four unanswered goals to tie the game at 8-8 at the end of the third quarter.
Team USA then went on to outscore Canada 4-2 in the 4th quarter to win their 9th World Championship, 12-10.
Paul Rabil and Michael Leveille each scored 3 goals to lead the U.S. John Grant Jr. led Canada with 3 goals and 1 assist.
FIL 2010 World Championship – Gold Medal Game
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Game Photos
Game Highlights – Courtesy ILTV
2010 Men’s World Championship Awards
(FIL AWARDS COMMITTEE) During play in the 2010 World Championships held July 10-24 in Manchester, England, the FIL Awards Committee, chaired by John Phillips, were busy at work.
Throughout the 14 days of the World Championships, the FIL Awards Committee observed play from all the tournament teams.
At the Closing Ceremonies following the Gold medal game, the FIL Awards Committee announced various honors including the ALL WORLD TEAM. Award categories and awards are as follows:
All World Team honors are awarded to the the tournament’s most outstanding players by position.
All World Team
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Tournament Best Awards are presented to the top four players by position. The Most Valuable Player award is presented to the tournament’s best player.
Best Players Awards
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President’s Team honors are awarded to the most outstanding players in all divisions except the blue (top) division.
President’s Team
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Honorable Mention Awards.
Spirit of Lacrosse Awards
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