GREAT BRITAIN have won an historic silver medal at the IFAF Womens World Championships in...
The Lions upset the form book to make it to the final before being defeated by holders and red-hot favourites USA 42-14 in the final in Vantaa, FinlandGREAT BRITAIN have won an historic silver medal at the IFAF Womens World Championships in Vantaa, Finland.
London Warriors wide receiver Siobhan Walker opened the scoring – breaking free from a catch to take the ball into the endzone earl on. Then after USA rallied with two scores, Ruth Matta of the Birmingham Lions – who also plays for Boston Renegades Stateside – powered into the end zone to level scores at 14-14 at half time.
The tournament brought together the eight top-ranked teams in the world including European Champions Finland and second-ranked Canada. Team GB Head Coach Chris Stone added: “Throughout our preparations for this tournament our goal was always to make history and create a legacy. The win against Canada validated all of the work, commitment and sacrifices everyone put in from players to coaches. The players are trailblazers for the next generation.”
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