Weary Warriors crash to another draw as Lima take World League title

Warbury can only hope to finish as runners-up after letting a two-goal lead slip against a St Louis United side who have surpassed all expectations in their debut season in the World League.

The Americans took the lead through Tommy Gunn in the 12th minute before Jack Duffy equalised ten minutes before half time.

Second half goals from Callum Angelo and Lee Prendergast looked to have given the Warriors all three points until an own goal from Darren Head and a second strike from Gunn two minutes from time gave St Louis the point they deserved.

Whatever happens in the final game next week, it's a hugely disappointing season for Warbury, who were again the favourites to win the title. There will surely be a major clear-out of their older players next season - and even the future of manager Kurt Panzer must be in doubt.

This season's unlikely champions are Lima Incas, who, like St Louis, are newcomers to the World League. They beat rivals Mombasa Mambas - last season's champions - 2-1 to clinch the title.

Shock as Pulsars pummel Warriors

Warbury look to have blown their World League title hopes for a second season running after a shock 3-1 defeat to Prague Pulsars. They need to win their last two games and hope the three teams above them slip up to have any chance of winning.

The Warriors were 3-0 down at half time courtesy of poor marking and a howler by goalkeeper Rufus Lebonque. And they were little better up front, managing only three shots on target before Jack Duffy netted a consolation goal two minutes from time.

The result leaves not only manager Kurt Panzer's future in doubt but also many of his ageing players.

But the biggest shocks happened elsewhere as rival title hopefuls St Louis crashed 3-1 at home to bottom club Shamrockers, and champions Mombasa Mambas lost 0-1 at home to Brecknock Dragons.

Lima Incas are three points clear at the top after their 3-1 victory over Highland Terriers.

Warbury slide into fourth place

A great win for Warbury in Darwin was followed by a shock 3-3 draw at home to struggling Bucharest Vampires that sent them slipping from second to fourth in the World League, with three games to go.

Callum Angelo netted a first-half hat-trick in Australia, while goals from Merenghi, Eze and Duffy should have given them victory against the Vampires at Gasworks Road. But with the score at 3-1 with 16 minutes left, two goals from Petra earnt the Romanians a draw.