Finals at Maifeld Olympic Stadium in Berlin. –
In the first game Germany showed that they have a bright future. The four young boys played as a team and won in overtime against Austria by 6 to 5 and achieved the third place in the competition.
Germany: H. Dumrath 3 (2); C. Crasemann 2 (2); C Crasemann 3 (2); N. Strinle 0. Overall 8 goals.
Austria: R. Kofler 1 (1); M. Bleier 2; D. Braun 4 (4); W. Scherb 1. Overall 8 goals.
In the final game, Ireland and France shared control of the ball. The Irish showed some of their amazing horses and got to beat France by 3 goals. The game ended 7 to 4 with a clear new champion. “The one that got away”, played by Max Hutchinson, was awarded with the final’s Best Playing Pony prize.
Ireland: C Boyd 0 (1); S. Hutchinson 1; M. Hutchinson 3 (2); M. Henderson 4 (4). Overall 8 goals.
France: T.V. Desplaces 0; L. Jarrige 2 (1); F. Garaud 3 (1); J Reynes 3 (2). Overall 8 goals.
Rest of the teams and formations:
5th place: Italy: G. D’Orazio 0; P. Grillini 2; G. Cutinelli 3; M. Caivano 3. Overall 8 goals.
6th place: Netherlands: N. Van der Hoeven 2; M. van Druten 2; A. van Andel 2; P. van den Brink 2. Overall 8 goals.
7th place: Poland: M. Switalski 0; M. Olbrych 2; M. Switalski 2; M Ruskowski 2. Overall 6 goals.
8th place: Slovakia: I. Weiss 1; M. Magal 1; J. Santamarina 1; F. Kelly 4. Overall 7 goals.