Watford hold nerve to seal final spot

Watford sealed their place in the final of the U17 boys’ Swim England Water Polo National Age Group Championships with a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over City of Sheffield.

The sides were tied 13-13 after a thrilling semi-final clash at the Manchester Aquatics Centre.

But it was Watford who held their nerve in the shoot-out to book a spot in tomorrow’s final.

They will take on City of Manchester who were 18-8 victors against Beckenham in front of a home crowd.

City of Manchester also booked a spot in the U19 girls’ final as they defeated Rotherham 15-8.

They will play Otter, who were 11-7 victors over City of Liverpool.

Otter also have a chance of being crowned U17 girls’ champions after defeating Tyldesley 10-6 in their last four clash.

The win set up a final tie against Newton Abbot, who were 12-5 winners over Cheltenham.

In the boys’ U19 competition, City of Manchester were denied reaching their third age group final as Sedgefield won 9-4 in their semi-final

They will play Caledonia in tomorrow’s final following their 18-11 victory over City of Sheffield.

Carmarthen seal Plate victory

In the Plate competition, Carmarthen were crowned boys’ U19 winners after victories in both of their matches.

They beat Northampton 12-5 to set-up a winner takes all clash with City of Birmingham, who had already defeated Northampton 12-8.

And they ran out comprehensive 16-4 winners to take top spot with a goal difference of 19.

Boys’ U19 Plate Results

Boys’ U19 Plate Group Table

Unbeaten Nova take Plate title

In the girls’ U17 Plate competition, Nova Centurion were unbeaten to take top spot.

They defeated Iceni 6-3, City of Sheffield B 10-0 and City of Manchester 9-3 to lift the trophy.

City of Sheffield B took second spot on goal difference from City of Manchester B with Iceni bottom.

All three sides finished on two points after winning one game each.

Girls’ U17 Plate Results

Girls’ U17 Plate Group Table