European Small Nations Squash Tournament (1)

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Last Updated on Sunday, 19 August 2012 19:57

The European Small Nations Squash Tournament 2007 takes place in Reykjavik, Iceland, from the 3rd to the 8th of October. Both of our teams are there to defend their titles, so lets cross our fingers!!! This year's men's team is: Sanjay Raval, Stéphane Ayache, Neal Raval,  Daniel Hutchines, Niall Woodger and Vincent Pauli. The women's team is: Sandra Denis, Françoise Donven and Claudia Mich.

The Luxembourg National Squash Team got off to a great start on Wednesday beating Liechtenstein rather convincingly. The scores were, 4-1 in the Men's and 3-0 in the Ladies competitions of the ESNST that is being held in Reykjavik in Iceland.

 

 

 

Vincent Pauli was the only debutant today. Early nerves cost him the first set narrowly losing 10/9, but from that moment on Vincent took control to win the next three games.

 

Neal Woodger was the player of the day winning 3/0. Daniel Hutchines also claimed a 3/0 victory and remains unbeaten in the ESNST along with Woodger.

 

Sanjay Raval played tactically well to beating Marcel Rothman 3/2. Sanjay changed the pace of the game well and made his opponent work very hard.

 

The only loss was Stephane Ayache who was outplayed by a very strong Ralf ???. Stephane is playing second position for this year's ESNST

 

 

 

The Women, who are going for a fourth consecutive victory in the ESNST, continued with their winning ways. Sandra beat Nicole Rothman 3/0. Both Francoise Donven and Claudia Mich playing in position 2 & 3 all collected comfortable 3/0 wins too.

 

 

 

Neal Raval now joins the team which will bolster the team for the second match for Luxembourg which is today (10/04) against Cyprus at 14.00.

 

Cyprus has entered a women's team this year but their strength is unknown. The Cypriot Men's Team who beat Luxembourg last year will be a huge challenge for Luxembourg. National Coach believes that this tie is effectively the final going on last years results, even though there is a long road ahead for the team.

 

 

 

Other notable news is that Iceland has shocked both Monaco & Liechtenstein to lead the men's competition after day 1. This is wonderful news for the Icelanders who for many years have been collecting the wooden spoon.