Scots gear up for Malmo test
SCOTLAND'S preparations for this season's European squash championships in Malmo, Sweden, gained a boost with victory over Wales in the Test Series at Heriot-Watt University, writes ELSPETH BURNSIDE.
Tied after the opening day, Scotland's men gained the upper hand on day two. In the morning, Stuart Crawford and Chris Small both won, while Jamie Macaulay and Chris Ferguson suffered defeats.
But Alan Clyne stepped in for the final session and easily beat Nic Birt. Small also won and Crawford secured Scotland's victory when he inflicted a first defeat of the series on Matt Crowley. In the other tie, Lyall Paterson lost in a tough five games to Peter Creed.
In the women's event, veteran Senga Macfie beat both Beth Winstanley and Jenny Wright, while youngster Lisa Aitken beat Gemma Clark 3-1 in the morning and followed up with a straight games triumph over Winstanley.
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