As was fitting for the largest event in California in four years the Western States Open broke the record for the most well attended tournament in the “Golden State”. Twelve came to challenge for honor of having their name engraved the trophy, including David Jensen who was participating in his first tournament.

The top four seeds all won their groups and their quarter final matches. In the semi finals Wayne Smith beat Simon Hutchinson and Steve Tucker beat John Carroll to earn their places in the final.

The final was an exciting affair with an early goal and an equalizer just before half time. The game went into “sudden death” over time and with just seven seconds remaining Wayne scored the winning goal. This is the third time he has won the Western States Open, previously winning it in 1999 and 2004.

John and Simon third place game ended in a tie, with John equalizing just before the end of the game.

Both of the Mary Jane semi finals went to overtime before Dominic Hutchinson beat Adam Carlson and Ian Sayer overcame David Jensen. A single goal in the final gave Ian the win.

Dominic beat Adam a second time to win the Under 19 final.

For all the results and a full report go to the Western States Open page»

Winners

• Open
  • Winner : Wayne Smith
  • Runner Up : Steve Tucker
  • Third place (tied) : John Carroll & Simon Hutchinson
     
• Mary Jane
  • Winner : Ian Sayer
  • Runner Up : Dominic Hutchinson
     
• Under 19
  • Winner : Dominic Hutchinson
  • Runner Up : Adam Carlson