Olympia finals prove a big hit with officials

THE five water polo Scottish cup finals played at the Dundee Olympia for the second year was again a big success.

Scottish water polo officials were pleased with the outcome of the finals and there’s a possibility they could come back to the city next year.

Edinburgh Warrender won two trophies.

The capital side collected the Dave Balbirnie U/16 Trophy, defeating Dunfermline 14-9 and the Annette Mooney U/19 Trophy was secured with a 12-11 win over Dunfermline. Annette Mooney’s husband Gavin presented the trophy to the Edinburgh club.

Menzieshill Whitehall U/21s lost out after a brave fight against Dunfermline in the final of the Malta Trophy.

The Dundee side held their own for three periods and, going into the final quarter, the score was 4-4. However, the Fifers scored three goals to win 7-4 and collect the silverware.

Menzieshill also lost to Dunfermline in the senior ladies Graz Trophy, going down 13-7.

In the senior men’s final, Portobello beat Dunfermline 15-6.

Menzieshill’s Lewis Hunter and Nick Parsons have been picked for a youth tournament i n Lloret de Mar from August 31-September 4. Also chosen from the Dundee club are Andrea Barker, team manager, and Ben Parsons, coach.

football

TODAY DUNDEE SCHOOLS’ FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DUNDEE WEST GIRLS

Looking forward to the Mini Kickers football camps are (from left) John Coleman (Dundee sports coach), Damen Neish (DFC community officer), Gordon Grady (DUFC community officer), Al West, (football co-ordinator), Niall Nicolson (football development officer). Front — Aaron Carroll, Reggie Ray Andersson, Connor Crawford.

Menzieshill Whitehall’s Ben Parsons in possession against Dunfermline in the final of the Malta Trophy at Dundee Olympia.

Harrison Taylor and Liam Breen, Barnhill PS, receive the Junior Sports Cup from Gerry Dignan (DSFA). Barnhill beat Forthill 4-0 in the final.