England U16s Fall to Sweden

By Sam Neter on June 22, 2013

England Under-16s suffered a 70-59 loss at the hands of Sweden in Bristol on Friday night, as they played the first stage of their two-game series.

With the game tied at halftime, it remained within 5 points until the final 5 minutes, where Sweden continued to break down England’s defence for easy baskets and dominate the offensive glass.

Josh Steel had 15 points to lead England, whilst Aidan Gastaldi-Davies had 12 points, 9 rebounds and Carl Wheatle had 12 and 7 rebounds.

England Stats (best of luck deciphering, player names all spelt wrong).

Notes

England starters: Calvin Kintu, Josh Steel, Aidan Gastaldi-Davies, Carl Wheatle, and Sam Japhet-Mathias.
Game 2 is tonight at 6:30pm.

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