17-10-2024, 00:34
The last 2 day's results for the Home Nations have been disappointingly poor to wonderfully excellent. However there is a strong possibility that none of them will qualify for the last 16.
Wales lost 3-10 against leaders Kazhakstan on Tuesday morning, then turned it around to beat previously unbeaten Switzerland 9-4 later that day. Today, they defeated Belgium 7-3 to give them a realistic chance of finishing 4th in their Group. Unfortunately, it won't be enough for the best 4th place.
Scotland fell away against unbeaten United States by 4-6 at noon on Tuesday and compounded that defeat by losing 1-8 against also unbeaten Spain tonight. They will also look to finish in 4th place and although they are currently ranked higher than Wales, I'm certain it won't be enough to qualify.
Ireland are currently in 3rd place after a win over India by 8-2 yesterday, but were beaten 5-8 by Sweden today, to leave themselves on a knife edge for qualification. Italy are also on 4 wins, but have an easier looking game tomorrow.
Like the Scots, England lost both of their games to leave themselves well out of the hunt, firstly by 3-9 against Canada and then 2-10 against Hungary. They will do well to finish 5th in their Group.
Tomorrow's final games are New Zealand v England and also Finland v Wales at 8am, with Poland v Ireland at noon, followed by England v Turkey at 4pm and finally Brazil v Scotland at 8pm.
Ireland have the best chance of the home teams to progress, but will need a win tomorrow, as I don't think 4th place will be enough.
Wales lost 3-10 against leaders Kazhakstan on Tuesday morning, then turned it around to beat previously unbeaten Switzerland 9-4 later that day. Today, they defeated Belgium 7-3 to give them a realistic chance of finishing 4th in their Group. Unfortunately, it won't be enough for the best 4th place.
Scotland fell away against unbeaten United States by 4-6 at noon on Tuesday and compounded that defeat by losing 1-8 against also unbeaten Spain tonight. They will also look to finish in 4th place and although they are currently ranked higher than Wales, I'm certain it won't be enough to qualify.
Ireland are currently in 3rd place after a win over India by 8-2 yesterday, but were beaten 5-8 by Sweden today, to leave themselves on a knife edge for qualification. Italy are also on 4 wins, but have an easier looking game tomorrow.
Like the Scots, England lost both of their games to leave themselves well out of the hunt, firstly by 3-9 against Canada and then 2-10 against Hungary. They will do well to finish 5th in their Group.
Tomorrow's final games are New Zealand v England and also Finland v Wales at 8am, with Poland v Ireland at noon, followed by England v Turkey at 4pm and finally Brazil v Scotland at 8pm.
Ireland have the best chance of the home teams to progress, but will need a win tomorrow, as I don't think 4th place will be enough.
Cabbage is still good for you