England put themselves in pole position to finish top of Group C as they defeated New Zealand 17-3 in their second match at the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship in Jeju, Korea.
An incredible seven points from 16-year-old Archie Gold and five each from Ellis Baythorpe and Zak Spreckley ensured England moved back to the top of Group C after Jamaica’s victory over Korea earlier in the day.
In a first ever match-up between the two sides, England started slowly, finding themselves 2-1 down with 12 and a half minutes gone in a first quarter that eventually ended 2-2.
After some stern words from the coaching team at quarter-time, the young lions rallied to score six in the second quarter without reply from the opposition who are taking part in their first World Championship at this level.
Another huge quarter followed in the third for England as they forced another six-goal shutout featuring six different goal scorers.
As the heat began to take its toll on the players once again, England eased slightly in the fourth, scoring three and conceding a final goal with one second left in the match to secure a confident 17-3 win.
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England 17-3 New Zealand (2-2, 6-0, 6-0, 3-1)
England scorers | Archie Gold (3G, 4A), Ellis Baythorpe (3G, 2A), Zak Spreckley (2G, 3A), Ben Jackson (3G), Owen Shuttleworth (2G, 1A), Drew Wilkinson (2G), JAmie Mochan (1G), James McIlhagger (1G), Will Brown (1A), Jack Dearden (1A).
Face-off win % | 63.64% (14/22 won), Leo Baythorpe 13 wins, Alex Tyldesley-Worster 1 win.
Goalie save % | 75% (9/12).