Fistball u.18 team to world championships in Spain

THE last round of fistball league games was held last weekend. Exciting fistball action was the order of the day, as teams in the first and second division fought for the all important top spot on the log. The first placed teams automatically qualify for the final playoff match that will decide the championship which is scheduled for 18 September 2010.

Having won all their matches, SKW 2 turned out to be the team of the day. However, this late challenge was not enough to topple SKW 1 from top spot. The defending champions will meet either SKW 2 or Cohen FC 1 who will play for the second spot in the final by way of a qualifying game. There was no stopping Cohen FC 3 in the national B league.

They easily won their remaining league matches, holding on to the top spot on the log. Things turned more competitive further down the log where four teams still had a chance to take either second or third spot.

Ramblers 1 and SFC 2 held their nerve and took second and third place respectively. Either of the two teams will now meet CFC 3 in the championship final.

While the local fistball season will only continue in September, Namibia is sending their u.18 national team to Spain where they will participate in the world championships. The tournament takes place in Lloret de Mar near Barcelona and will feature the likes of Germany, Switzerland and Brazil.

While Namibia will only be travelling with a limited number of players, coach Andeas Minz has assembled a dedicated team that can lead to the undoing of some of the more fancied sides. The world championships take place from 21 to 26 July.