Germany beats England in the final of the World Marbles Championships
An English sports team fell once again to defeat at the hands of Germany on Friday night.
Although it may not have the profile of a major football (soccer) tournament, the visitors celebrated wildly after sealing victory at the World Marbles Championships at The Greyhound public house in Tinsley Green in West Sussex.
The tournament got under way in terrible conditions with rain soaking both the competitors and the handful of spectators who had gathered in the pub's carpark to watch.
The final between German side "Saxonia Globe Snippers" and English defending champions "Johnston Jets" was contested under the cover of darkness with car headlamps used to illuminate the ring.
The German team finally sealed victory over the reigning champions at around 7pm local time and took the title for the first time since 2004.