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Island Games - Day Five

Guernsey's football squad is cheered on during the match with Jersey.

A selection of pictures from the events on the fifth day of the 13th NatWest Island Games in Aland.

Jersey again too good for Guernsey

Jersey keeper Andrew Bird pulled off some remarkable saves when he was called into action, including this close range one from a Ross Allen header. 	(0799473)

Jersey 2, Guernsey 0
GUERNSEY will not be playing in today’s football final after losing 2-0 to old rivals Jersey in yesterday’s semi-finals at Sportika, Sund.

Gold and record for awesome foursome

After just squeezing home in the medley relay, the Guernsey relay team made no mistake in the freestyle one, smashing the Games record and beating a strong Faroes squad. left to right: Ian Hubert, Ben Lowndes, Jonathon Le Noury and Jeremy Osborne. (Pictures by Steve Sarre, 0798583)

GUERNSEY’S awesome foursome capped an amazing meet in the pool by claiming the final swimming gold medal of the 2009 Island Games.

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Bailiff praises preparation which has helped team

HARD graft from many people has made Guernsey’s success at the Aland Island Games possible according to the Bailiff, Sir Geoffrey Rowland.

Island Games - Day Four

Pictures from Wednesday’s events at the 13th NatWest Island Games in Aland.

Merrien and Perrio run opposition into ground

WHAT a performance.

Medley relay squad create ‘perfect storm’

SARNIAN nerves were shredded last night but it was worth it as Guernsey’s awesome men’s 4×100 medley quartet snatched a sensational gold.

Scoring error costs Jamie solo chance

JAMIE BLONDEL suffered horrendous luck on the first day when he was disqualified from the individual golf competition for signing for the wrong score.

Muratti Finnish style

IT IS a massive game, but it is not a Muratti, was Tony Vance’s message ahead of this afternoon’s Island Games semi-final with Jersey at Sportkila in Aland.

Garland flies in to Aland after an eleventh hour plea is made

ONE Guernsey athlete arrived in style in Aland yesterday - hoping to help secure Guernsey a place in the Commonwealth Games.