Bishops, SLAF and Navy advance to finals

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Published on Friday, 28 October 2011 20:10

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The 2nd day of the water polo national’s tournament concluded with some unexpected wins today at the Police pool. Today was a day for the underdogs! In the women’s category defending champs Ladies College fell out to a determined Sri Lanka Air Force unit during their first game today.

Visakha Vidyalaya the inter-schools champions could not come out trumps against a sturdy Bishopian’s unit during their quarter finals fixture. Bishops College entered the national’s tournament final for the first time since the tournaments inception. Royal College took on Ananda College during the first match of the day where the defending champions won the game 8 points to 3. Ladies College came out to face the Sri Lanka Air Force team during the second match of the day which saw the latter coming out trumps.

The highest score of the game came during the game between Sri Lanka Air Force and the SSC men’s teams which saw the former coming out with a comprehensive 12-5 win. Air Force prop Tissa Chandrasekera scored 4 goals in their win against SSC. The defending champions in the men’s category Royal College were set to take on Sri Lanka Navy in a semi final clash but the Sailors were given a walk over which gave them the assistance in advancing in to the finals which will be held on the 2nd of November, Wednesday. Ladies College and Visakha Vidyalaya were set to play another LC-VV for the 3rd place match in the women’s category but Visakha dropped out giving their counterparts the 3rd place slot in the competition.

The Sri Lanka Air Force team managed to come in to the finals in both the women’s and men’s categories of the tournament. The men’s team will face off with Sri Lanka Navy while the women’s team will go against Bishops College on Wednesday.

Navy dominates water polo national’s day one

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Published on Thursday, 27 October 2011 21:47

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The Sri Lanka Navy men’s team was the stand out performers during the first day of the water polo national’s tournament held today at the Police pool Narahenpita.

Navy took on Sri Lanka army during the 3rd match of the tournament and recorded the highest score of the day beating their counterparts by 21 points to 1. It was a polished effort from the Navy team as they completely conquered in both attack and defense. For the Sailors the former Royal College combination of Bilal Hassen and Shehan Dasanayake stood out with 5 goals apiece.

The first match of the day was played between Sri Lanka Air Force women’s team and the SSC women’s team which saw the former winning by a convincing 19 points to nothing.

Sri Lanka Police men’s team then took on the emerging schools team Ananda College and the latter won the game comprehensively 11-2. During other matches played today Sri Lanka Air Force ‘B’ beat Sri Air Force ‘A’ 19-2, SSC ‘B’ beat SSC ‘A’ 12-4 and the final match of the day saw Bishops College overpower Navy 6-4.

An uncertain Saturday to decide who takes home the “Hayman”

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Published on Friday, 28 October 2011 17:16

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At the conclusion of the first leg of the 20th Annual Dr. R L Hayman water polo tournament, we saw Royal College and St. Thomas’s College teams battling it out with a grim determination.

As the heavens opened up, the under dogs, Royal College took down the reigning champions, St. Thomas’ College in a thrilling match that concluded at a score of 6-3.

The “Hayman” is broken down into two segments: the first leg and second leg. As we are now, drawn closer to the second leg, it’scrucial that both teams ready themselves for a strong fight.

With the score standing at 6 wins to 3 in favor of the Royalists, they need to either maintain this score or increase their 3 point lead and keep the Thomians out of the game. The odds seem in favor of such a scenario. Harshaka Nissanga and his team of sharp shooters are most likely to see to the Royalist increasing their edge. Royal Goalie Kanishka Heenkanda would also play a pivotal role for the team to ensure that the opponents don’t ease back into the game.

For the Thomians the tables have turned and they go into the game as underdogs.  However they just need to make 3 goals to level the tally and get on par with the Royalists. Skipper Arjuna De Alwis who made some brilliant saves in the first leg would be a key player for the Thomians.  Penetrating his strong defense proved a difficult task for the Royalists in their last meeting. If his team can up their game to shoot a few goals De Alwis can certainly change their circumstance and pull a win out of the hat for the Mt Lavinia Squad.

Both teams have stated to ThePapare that that have no intention of slacking and would give it their all to emerge Hayman champs. So Saturday’s match is promising to be an exciting encounter where either team can pull through to an astounding finish. So rain or shine, head over to the Police Swimming Pool Complex, Narahenpita at 3:30pm to witness the second leg which will prove to be anything but disappointing.

Dr. R. L Hayman-captains confident before 2nd leg

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Published on Thursday, 27 October 2011 02:38

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ThePapare was able to catch up with the respective captains from both S. Thomas’ and Royal right after the first leg of the Dr. R. L Hayman encounter played at the Police pool on Monday.

Both captains looked confident going in to the second leg and admitted that they have a few mistakes that they need to brush up on before the deciding clash. Royal College have the upper hand going in to the 2nd leg having won the 1st leg 6-3.

Royal skipper- Harshaka Nissanga

Thomian skipper- Arjun De Alwis