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Oct 19 2003 Tripoli International Stadium |
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| LEBANON |
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SERBIA |
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Tries
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| Semrani 3, Azzi 2, Anthony Farrah 2, Charlie Farrah 2, Azam 2, Saab, Nohra, Samer El Masri, Younan, Abou Nader, Wissam El Masri, Touma. | |
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Goals
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| Samer El Masri 15/18 | |
Match Report:
Mediterranean Cup: Round One
Lebanon one of the favourites for the Rugby League Mediterranean Cup displayed their credentials with a crushing victory to open the week long international tournament.
Hosts and holders Lebanon smashed through the hundred-point barrier against an outclassed Serbia & Montenegro side, eventually running up a 102-0 scoreline, while France overcame initially stiff Moroccan resistance to rack up a 72-0 triumph in Tripoli’s International Stadium.
Lebanon captain Anthony Semrani led the team with an inspired performance from hooker, scoring three tries while Samer El Masri compiled 34 points in the 18 try massacre of the plucky Serbs.
Domestic championship products Sami Halabi, Anthony Letayf, Jihad Ashkar and Hassan Taha all made their debuts for Lebanon in a historic day for the sport.
Bartercard Cedars centre Andrew Abou Nader and halfback Anthony Farrah had stand out performances in a stellar all-round team performance.