Because the Intercontinental Cup attracts to an in depth in Lima, Paul Oberman’s Australia have clinched the Gold Medal in a really first rate week for the Aussies. Beating the USA on the ultimate day, that they had already seen off a lot of the competitors, together with Canada – who finishes this time in 2nd.
Canada have been in a position to end second attributable to a crushing victory over Colombia – Verica Bakoc led the way in which with a double-trio of targets, whereas her compatriot and captain Gurpreet Sohi shall be glad along with her 4 conversions.
Elsewhere, it was jubilation for Argentina as they’ve secured a spot within the FINA World Championships this Summer season in Budapest with a really shut 12-11 win over American rivals, Cuba.
Australia 11-4 USA (3-0, 0-1, 3-2, 5-1)
Australia: G. Palm, P. Casey 1, B. McClean 4, B. Halligan, B. Leeson-Smith, A. Andrews, C. Andrews, A. Ridge, Z. Arancini 3, L. Mihailovic 1, T. Fasala 1, H. Ballesty, G. Longman
USA: A. Longan, A. Pearson, R. Gazzaniga, E. Woodhead, G. Rossi, M. Hawkins, J. Bonaguidi, J. Flynn 1, E. Ausmus 2, M. Netherton 1, T. Smith, A. Stryker, C. Carpenter
Australia secured an Intercontinental Cup Grand-Slam with a ultimate day romping over the USA. In a improbable show from the Stingers, who’ve certified for the World League Tremendous Finals, Brooke McClean scored a squad of targets, with a supplementary hat-trick from Zoe Arancini – who had a improbable all-round sport.
Whereas it’s uncommon to see the USA lose, and lose to such a margin, this competitors clearly must be taken with a pinch of salt. The vastly extra skilled and bodily superior Australia have been all the time favourites for this match-up.
Whereas its a Bronze medal for Ethan Demato’s very younger USA aspect, this was in no way a foul match for them. It’s clear they’ve a glut of younger and growing expertise – Ausmus, Pearson and Smith to call only a few. There is no such thing as a doubt that we’ll see many of those thrilling younger stars being built-in into Adam Krikorian’s senior group within the years to return.
Different Outcomes
Canada 24-4 Colombia (7-1, 5-0, 3-2, 9-1)
Argentina 12-11 Cuba (2-3, 4-3, 4-3, 2-2)
Remaining Standings
- Australia – 6 – 18pts*
- Canada – 6 – 15pts*
- United States – 6 – 12pts*
- Brazil – 6 – 9pts*
- Argentina – 6 – 6pts
- Cuba – 6 – 3pts
- Colombia – 6 – 0pts
*Certified to World League Tremendous Finals
