European Team Squash: Channel Island sides struggle in Slovenia

Image source, Tomaz Campa

Image caption, Guernsey's 2-2 draw with Liechtenstein proved to be their best result in Slovenia

Jersey and Guernsey failed to make the top-eight play-offs in the third division of squash's European Team Championships in Slovenia.

Jersey finished 10th overall while Guernsey ended the event in 12th place.

Having lost 3-1 to both Norway and Romania in their pool matches Jersey drew 2-2 with Luxembourg to put them into a play-off for ninth and 10th.

They went on to beat Liechtenstein 3-1 before losing to eventual ninth-placed Gibraltar by the same scoreline.

Guernsey were 4-0 losers to Malta and Croatia in their pool matches before losing 3-1 to Gibraltar.

A 2-2 draw with Liechtenstein ensured their did not finish last, despite a 3-1 loss to Luxembourg in their final match.