BEATEN SCOTS BOYS FINISH THIRD IN ITALY QUADRANGULAR

Scotland's Under-18 boys lost 6 1/2-2 1/2 to Sweden on the final day of the quadrangular international at Pugilia, Italy today.
With all four countries level with one win and one defeat apiece after two days' play, everything hinged on the last-day results.
Sweden's big win over the Scots gave them the title on a countback against defending champions Italy who beat France 5-4.
Scotland finished third and France 4.
DAY 3
SWEDEN 6 1/2, SCOTLAND 2 1/2
Foursomes: 3-0.
Singles: 3 1/2-2 1/2.

ITALY 5, FRANCE 4
Foursomes: 2-1.
Singles: 3-3.

FINISHING ORDER
1 Sweden 2 wins, 1 defeat (better games-won difference than Italy).
2 Italy 2 wins, 1 defeat
3 Scotland 1 win, 2 defeats.
4 France 1 win, 2 defeats.