OFFICIAL FIL DAILY NEWSLETTER - JULY 18, 2018

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Host Country Israel and Puerto Rico Advance to 2018 FIL Men's World Championship Quarterfinals

NETANYA, ISRAEL – Host country Israel solidified its position as one of the top lacrosse teams in the world by qualifying for the quarterfinals with a commanding 16-4 win over Ireland at Wingate Sports Institute. Puerto Rico cruised to the other championship quarterfinal round by holding off Japan, 14-9. 
 
Israel came out firing at all levels of the game building a 10-1 lead at halftime over Ireland. Maxwell Seibald and Kyle Bergman each scored two goals during the first two quarters. Israel continued its dominance in the second for a 16-4 win over Ireland. Israel, who finished seventh in 2014, qualified for its first appearance in the quarterfinals and is paired up with Australia on Wednesday, July 18 at 9 p.m. 
 
“This is another great opportunity to play some more lacrosse against a high quality opponent,” said Seibald. “We have been together for a couple weeks now and very fortunate to put together a little winning streak. We’re constantly building when we are on the field together, we’re learning a little bit more, and we’re getting that chemistry going. Tonight was a great example of that. We’re confident that we’re healthy enough, we will be able to compete further into the tournament as a team. We just wanted to focus on playing our game within our system.” 
 

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FIL MEN'S WORLD LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RECAPS - JULY 17

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Day 7: Get Game Results from July 17th Pool Play Action
 

NETANYA, ISRAEL – Below are the game recaps from the sixth day of competition at the 2018 FIL Men’s World Championship from Wingate Sport Institute. 
 
Switzerland def. New Zealand, 9-6
The first half between Switzerland and New Zealand was an even contest, with the Swiss holding a slight 5-4 lead. A trio of Swiss players scored in the third, Luis Zurkirchen, Ian Schooch, and Lukas Heri, giving them an 8-4 lead. The Switzerland defense was solid in the third only allowing four shots on goal from New Zealand. The Swiss’ 3-0 run was enough for them to hold on to win, 9-6. 
 
Thierry Frei and Christopher McCall each scored two goals for Switzerland. Andrew Clayton earned a hat trick and James Devine scored two goals for New Zealand. 
 
Czech Republic def. France, 14-7
The Czech Republic’s Pavel Dosly, who had six goals for the night, marched his team forward to an 8-4 lead at the half over France, and continued the pressure in the last two quarters for the win, 14-7. In addition to Dosly’s scoring bonanza, three others scored two goals each for the Czech Republic. France’s Didier Fardin and Kevin Bertrand tabbed two goals each. 
 
Philippines def. Italy, 12-11, OT
Both the Philippines and Italy played to a total of eight ties throughout the game. Justin Rodis of the Philippines is credited with scoring the winning goal over Italy, 12-11. It was Rodis only goal of the day. The Philippines were able to string goals together, however Italy continued to chip away keeping the game within reach throughout. 
 
The Philippines spread the scoring opportunities to seven players. Mario Ventiquattro had five goals and James Schutt scoring twice. Edward Castronova led Italy with four goals, with Christian Cuccinello, Allessio Giovannetti and Mitchell Zulian scoring a pair. 

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PHOTOS FROM THE FIL MEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Photo Credit: Di Miller Photography
Photo Credit: Michael Hazy of @phantomlacrosse

GAME SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 18


All games at Wingate Institute, Netanya, Israel

China vs. Colombia, 11:45 hrs (Field 3)
Luxembourg vs. Chinese Taipei, 11:45 hrs (Field 4)
Croatia vs. Bermuda, 12:00 hrs (Field 6)
Czech Republic vs. Belgium, 13:15 hrs (Field 2)
Jamaica vs. Switzerland, 14:30 hrs (Field 1)
Turkey vs. Mexico, 14:45 hrs (Field 5)
Hong Kong vs. Poland, 15:15 hrs (Field 3)
Argentina vs. Sweden, 15:15 hrs (Field 4)
Hungary vs. Spain, 15:30 hrs (Field 6)
Norway vs. Austria, 16:45 hrs (Field 2)
Iroquois Nationals vs. Puerto Rico, 18:00 hrs (Field 1)
Wales vs. Latvia, 18:15 hrs (Field 5)
Greece vs. New Zealand, 18:45 hrs (Field 3)
Ireland vs. England, 18:45 hrs (Field 4)
Israel vs. Australia, 21:00 hrs (Field 1)
Russia vs. Peru, 21:15 hrs (Field 5)
Uganda vs. Korea, 21:45 hrs (Field 3)
Japan vs. Scotland, 21:45 hrs (Field 4)


*Bold = Featured Games

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