For the fourth day in a row, Canada is within the title of our article concerning the FINA Males’s Intercontinental Cup in Lima (Peru). However for a cause, as a result of all the Canadians’ matches in Lima have been epic battles. Apart from, they achieved an vital aim
The Canadians performed one other thrilling recreation which was determined by a single aim. On Day 4, they beat Brazil 11:10 in an thrilling duel, during which Brazil got here again from six objectives down. To remind, on day 1, Canada misplaced to the USA 9:10. Afterward, it beat Australia and Argentina in penalty shootouts.
Canada secured a spot within the semifinals of the match, which implies that the Canadians certified each for the World League Tremendous Remaining in Strasbourg and the World Championships in Budapest.
The opposite two matches of the fourth spherical offred anticipated outcomes. An encounter between the USA and Argentina was a fair contest till the fourth quarter. Nonetheless, the Individuals recorded a cushty 13:7 victory. Australia ran over Colombia – 16:4.
Earlier than the final day of the round-robin competitors in Lima, the USA, Australia and Canada have booked their tickets for the semis.
The very best 4 groups on the match in Lima will play on the World League Tremendous Remaining, and two groups will qualify for the Championships in Budapest.
The USA and Australia had secured their spots on the World Championships earlier. Advancing to the semifinals, Canada certified for the nineteenth World Championships. The Canadians will play on the WCH for the seventeenth time. They missed solely the primary Championships, held in Belgrade in 1973, and the earlier version in Gwangju in 2019.
FINA Males’s Intercontinental Cup, Lima, Day 4
Canada – Brazil 11:10 (4:2, 4:1, 1:4, 2:3)
Canada: Schapowal 3, Spooner 3, Patterson 2, D’Souza 2,Soleimanipak 1.
Brazil: Coutinho 2, De Freitas 2, Pedroso 2, Gomes de Silva 2, Rocha 1, Guimaraes 1.
Canada dominated within the first two durations, and it appeared that the match wouldn’t enter an exciting end. In the midst of the primary quarter, solely a aim separated the rivals – Canada led 3:2. Then, the North Individuals stored Brazil scoreless for nearly 12 minutes, whereas they netted 5 straight objectives. A minute and 31 seconds earlier than the center break, Sean Spooner scored an motion aim for 8:2. Within the sixteenth minute, Roberto Agulha de Freitas broke Brazil’s goalless section (3:8).
The South Individuals regrouped themselves in the course of the center break and confirmed that they didn’t intend to surrender. They opened the third interval with a aim for 4:8. Three minutes and a half earlier than the top of the interval, Canada regained a 5-goal lead (9:4), after Maxim Shapowal discovered the online. Shortly after, the Brazilians’ collection began. They netted three objectives in a row by the final break. Gustavo Coutinho added two within the first two minutes of the fourth quarter and leveled at 9:9. Instantly after Brazil’s ninth aim, Aria Solemanipak netted for 10:9. Halfway by means of the quarter, Pedroso equalized at 10:10.
Maxime Shapoval transformed a man-up giving Canada an 11:10 benefit with 01:54 minutes to go. After that, the Brazilians couldn’t equalize as soon as extra.
Brazil nonetheless can safe a spot within the semifinals and qualify for the World Championships and the Tremendous Remaining. This night, Brazil will play in opposition to Argentina within the South American derby. The winner of the duel will go to the semis.
USA – Argentina 13:7 (2:2, 3:3, 2:1, 6:1)
USA: Dodd 3, Dunstan 2, Rhodes 2, Q. Woodhead 2, D. Woodhead 1, Ehrhardt 1, Stevenson 1, Gruwell 1
Argentina: Veich 3, Camnasio 2, Lopez 1, Corsi 1.
Argentina stored up with the USA for nearly three quarters. Furthermore, the South Individuals took the lead twice. Nonetheless, they ran out of power for the ultimate quarter and didn’t make a shock.
Staff USA earned a 1-goal lead 4 occasions within the first two durations, however the Argentines equalized on every event. Within the fifteenth minute, Lopez put Argentina in entrance for the primary time (5:4). Quinn Woodhead responded instantly, so the groups have been tied at 5:5 at halftime.
The Individuals constructed a 2-goal lead (7:5) within the third quarter. Ramiro Veich discovered the online for six:7 within the final minute of this era. However, after that, Staff USA scored 5 objectives in a row and earned a protected 12:6 benefit and stored 1st place.
Australia – Colombia 16:4 (5:0, 4:1, 2:1, 5:2)
Australia: Putt 4, Negus 2, Berehulak 2, Edwards 2, Energy 1, McJannett 1, Hallam 1, Holden 1, Marsden 1, Grgurevic 1.
Colombia: Bejarano 1, Aranda 1, Montoya 1, Salinas 1.
As anticipated, Australia recorded a simple victory over Colombia.
1.USA 4 – 12
2.Australia 4 – 10
3. Canada 4 – 7
4. Argentina 4 – 4
5. Brazil 4 – 3
6. Colombia 4 – 0
Day 5 (March 11): Brazil – Argentina, Canada – Colombia, USA – Australia.
The highest 4 groups will qualify for the World League Tremendous Remaining in Strasbourg. After the group stage, they may play within the semifinals.
Two groups will qualify for the World Championships in Budapest. USA and Australia have already certified for the match in Budapest.
