1982 World Lacrosse Championship
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The 1982 World Lacrosse Championship was the fourth World Lacrosse Championship and was played at Homewood Field in Baltimore, Maryland, from June 18–25, 1982. The United States defeated Australia in the final to win the tournament.[1][2]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  United States |
| Venue(s) | Homewood Field, Baltimore, Maryland |
| Dates | June 18–25 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Final positions | |
Champions  | United States (3rd title) |
Runners-up  |  Australia |
Third place  |  Canada |
| Fourth place |  England |
Results
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| England | Australia | 5-25 |
| United States | Canada | 23-12 |
| Canada | England | 26-8 |
| United States | Australia | 23-10 |
| United States | England | 26-9 |
| Canada | Australia | 18-24 |
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | England | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Final
United States 22, Australia 14
Final standings
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
 |
United States |
 |
Australia |
 |
Canada |
| 4 | England |
Awards
All World Team
The International Lacrosse Federation named an All World Team at the conclusion of the championship, along with four other individual awards.[3]
- Goalkeeper
Tommy Sears
- Defence
Mark Greenberg
Chris Kane
Jeff Mounkley
- Midfield
John Butkiewicz
Vinny Sombrotto
Bob Teasdall
- Attack
Brooks Sweet
Peter Cann
Brendan Schneck
Best Positional Players
Tommy Sears - Goalkeeper
Mark Greenberg - Defence
John Butkiewicz - Midfield
Brooks Sweet - Attack
Tournament MVP
Jeff Kennedy - Midfield
