2012 Men's U-19 World Lacrosse Championship

The 2012 Men's U-19 World Lacrosse Championship (U–19) was held at in Turku, Finland from July 12 to July 21. The event was sponsored by the International Lacrosse Federation. This international field lacrosse tournament is held every four years, and teams are composed of players that are under the age of nineteen.[1]

2012 Men's U–19 World Lacrosse Championship
Tournament details
Host country Finland
Venue(s)Turku, Finland
DatesJuly 12–21
Teams12
Final positions
Champions  United States (7th title)
Runner-up  Canada
Third place Iroquois Iroquois
Fourth place England
Tournament statistics
MVPUnited States Matt Kavanagh
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The United States won the seventh titles, after defeated Canada 10–8 in final.[2]

Championship knock-outs

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Finals
   
1   United States 10
2   Canada 8
Third place
  Haudenosaunee 15
  England 13

Final standings

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Rank Team
    United States
    Canada
    Iroquois
4   England
5   Australia
6   Czech Republic
7   Germany
8   Scotland
9   Wales
10   Bermuda
11   South Korea
12   Finland

References

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  1. ^ "Men's 2012 U19s in Turku, Finland". World Lacrosse. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  2. ^ "The Avengers: US Rebounds to Win 2012 U19 World Title". World Lacrosse. Retrieved 26 July 2012.