Ireland were defeated by Denmark in the final match of Group 1 on Thursday evening in Liverpool. The young Irish team put in a gallant performance against a strong Danish side.

The Irish team are now in position eight to eleven in Europe and were the youngest team taking part in the event. Great credit is due to all players for a tremendous performance in the group. Full report to follow. 

Earlier on Thursday

Ireland played Spain on Thursday morning in the 2^nd game of the pool in Liverpool and registered another great team performance winning 3-2.Scott Evans was up first and played superbly in his singles against Pablo Albian only barely losing 19 in the third. Chloe Magee then went on and fought hard to win her singles 23 - 21 in the third.  One all and all to play for.

Scott and Sam Magee then came out to win comfortably in two sets in the Men's Doubles and although Sinead Chambers and Dona Scott gave a fantastic performance, they lost in the third set.  Two all and now a battle royal.

Sam Magee and Chloe Magee then took to the court for the decider match.  Ireland lost the 1^st set, but in true fighting spirit won the 2^nd and nerves were building as they led 11 - 9 at the interval in the third.  The team all rallied round, and they won the third 22 -20.  What a performance by this young Irish Team. 

Well done to all the players and to Jim Laugesen (Coach),Daniel Magee (Big Brother Coach) and Leslie Dewart (calming influence). 

Roll on Denmark; match takes place at 6.00pm this evening (Thursday)

Follow their progress on http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=25612

Men
Scott Evans, Alex Sim, Sam Magee, Matthew Gleave,
Women
Chloe Magee, Sinead Chambers, Dona Scott

Coaches
Jim Laugesen, Daniel Magee, Leslie Dewart

Wednesday

Ireland got off to a flying start in the European Team Championships on Wednesday morning in Liverpool.  Their first match was against Slovenia and they won the tie 3 - 2.   There were excellent wins by Sam Magee and Chloe Magee in the mixed, Scott Evans in the Men's Singles and Scott Evans and Sam Magee in the Men's Doubles.  Well done to all the team.

They now face Spain on Thursday at 10am followed by their final game against Denmark at 6pm on Thursday evening.

Men
Scott Evans, Alex Sim, Sam Magee, Matthew Gleave,
Women
Chloe Magee, Sinead Chambers, Dona Scott

Coaches
Jim Laugesen, Daniel Magee

Ireland share their group with reigning European champions Denmark along with Spain and Slovenia.

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