Kevin Cordell wins Andover WASPA tournament

Joe Harrington (Plate winner) and Kevin Cordell (Open winner)

40 players from all over the UK arrived in Andover Hampshire, these included Kevin Cordell, Aaron Skinner, Jason Christopher and Wolves players RIchard Badger and Mick Hammonds. We also welcomed Cypriot international Rob O’Hare who did well in his first tournament for a few years.

The field was top draw and after the success of last years 32 players Andover Club Chairman and admin secretary Jon Willing had the task of organising 8 groups of 5 players. 

The groups worked well with the Top 2 going into the open last 16 3/4th into the Plate and a new Shield competition for the 8 players who came 5th. 

With 8 Extreme pitches and 2 Astro tables meant that the 16 plate and open games could take place in two sessions while the Shield took place on the Astro pitches.

Even the Plate competition had a strong field of players.

Lots of shocks along the way and some big games played. 

The Final was an epic battle between Kevin Cordell and Aaron Skinner, Aaron led but Kevin battled back to take the game to a golden goal and then a shoot out which saw Kevin win and earn himself the Andover Waspa Champion. 

In the Plate, Haverhills Joe Harrington took the trophy beating Bristol’s Craig Purnell who knocked Chris out in the QF.

The shield was won by Andovers Shaun Ellis who beat Londons Gianlucca Zucchelli in a shoot out.

What a day and a big thank you to everyone who took part. Next years event has already been booked for Sunday 12th May.

(Report by Chris Burford)