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Day 2 of the AJ Bell England Squash Super 8 got underway in Manchester this morning with the men’s and women’s groups set to be decided by the end of play.
The day started with the men’s group A where Declan James was looking to retain his place at the top of the group with George Parker hot on his heels.
James overcame a tough encounter with Richie Fallows, winning the match in three games. It was a tight contest, but James prevailed to remain top of group A.
Declan James bt Richie Fallows 3-0: 11-6, 15-13, 12-10 (54m)
George Parker set up an enticing group decider later today with Declan James by beating Charlie Lee three games to one. After a strong start from Parker, Lee had a resurgence in the third before Parker closed out the game in the fourth. The winner of todays match between Parker and James will now decide who makes the final.
George Parker bt Charlie Lee 3-1: 11-9, 11-1, 6-11, 11-7 (50m)
In the first women’s matches of the day, Sarah-Jane Perry was looking to secure her passage through to the final, whilst Lucy Beecroft was looking to keep up the pressure on her in group A.
After yesterdays impressive win over Jasmine Hutton, Lucy Beecroft was unable to pick up where she left off, losing to Julianne Courtice in straight matches. Courtice dominated the game winning in just under 30 minutes, offering her an outside chance of making Friday’s final.
Julianne Courtice bt Lucy Beecroft 3-0: 11-8, 11-5, 11-5 (30m)
Sarah-Jane Perry recovered from a slow start against Jasmine Hutton to win her match three games to one. The win leaves SJ top of the group and requiring only a better result that Courtice in the final group game to secure her place in Fridays final.
Sarah-Jane Perry bt Jasmine Hutton 3-1: 5-11, 11-4, 11-2, 11-8 (37m)
In group B of the men’s draw it was all to play for after the first day with Patrick Rooney leading the way. Nick Walls impressive display in his first game had set up a crucial first match between him and Rooney.
Patrick Rooney put himself in pole position to qualify for Fridays final after grinding out an impressive win over Nick Wall. It was Wall who started the brighter of the two taking the first game but Rooney came storming back winning a close second game 15-13, before dominating the fourth and fifth games. Daryl Selby awaits in the final group game for Rooney whilst Wall still maintans an outside chance of reaching the final if he can beat Joshua Masters.
Patrick Rooney bt Nick Wall 3-1: 6-11, 15-13, 11-1, 11-3 (50m)
In the other group B game, Daryl Selby brought himself back into contention for Fridays final with a comprehensive win over Joshua Masters. He won the match in straight games setting up a grandstand final match against Patrick Rooney. If Selby beats Rooney without conceding a game to him, he will qualify for the final.
Daryl Selby bt Joshua Masters 3-0: 11-7, 11-8, 11-8 (36m)
The morning session finished with the women’s group B matches. Georgina Kennedy made it two wins out of two, seeing off Anna Kimberley in straight sets to put herself in a strong position to reach Friday’s final.
Georgina Kennedy bt Anna Kimberley 3-0: 11-2, 11-2, 11-2 (23m)
In the other group B game, Alison Waters kept herself in contention with a win over Lucy Turmel. After losing the first game, Alison recovered in impressive fashion, imposing herself in the later games to take the match three games to one.
Alison Waters bt Lucy Turmel 3-1: 8-11, 11-4, 11-8, 11-7 (42m)
