US Men Beat Ireland To Reach World Teams Main Draw from DailySquashReport.com
photo Steve Cubbins
June 11, 2013
- The US Men's Team advanced to the main draw of the 2013 World Teams
today with a 2-1 win over a determined Ireland squad that featured two
players in their 40's.
The US will take on Malaysia Wednesday in the round of 16.
Head Coach Paul Assaiante Files This Report:
Day Three : Ireland
Our boys has a great win today vs Ireland 2-1 to advance to the 1-16 round!
We rested Julian and so Dylan started us off. Our 18 year phenom was
given a lesson by a seasoned vet who simply was too experienced. Dylan
was scrambling all over the court for five games and was exhausted
after two!
He asked “how come I can’t tire out a 40 year old”
We all smiled and I said because you were on side by side treadmills.
You were on level 12. He on level 5! You both stopped at the same
time but you did twice the work.
At that moment we were looking at the prospect of being in the 17-32 group and a painful week.
Gordon on next vs a man he had beaten in a tough four gamer recently in
Ireland. Chris established a ferocious pace and just never let his foot
off the gas. Controlling the right wall rallies , volleying everything
that went to his forehand and dropped when called for. 3-0 Gordo.
The rubber match was between Gilly and former world number 7 Derek
Ryan. It is an honor to watch Derek play. Magical touch great
defensive skills and a world of experience.
Gilly got off to a lead by Ryan, tied it up, and then served for the
game. Gilly slotted a cross court nick on return and served out
the game. Game two went to Gilly more comfortably. Game
three was point by point each way and again Gilly was able to push
through to a wonderful but tough 3-0 win.
It is a wonderful thing that U.S. Squash allowed us to bring a physio
expert in Jeremy! While the matches are rugged he is able to help
the boys recover as quickly as possible.
The draw will be tonight but we may have the tough match vs Malaysia!
We will see.
Results:
[11] USA bt [21/24] IRELAND 2/1
Dylan Murray lost to Steve Richardson 13-11, 7-11, 6-11, 11-9, 7-11 (66m) Christopher Gordon bt Arthur Gaskin 11-3, 11-7, 11-8 (46m) Gilly Lane bt Derek Ryan 11-9, 11-5, 12-10 (36m)
