In Group A, The United States of America drew away from Hungary with a three-goal burst just before halftime to win 16-7. With a draw against the Netherlands on day one, the USA needed to pour in the goals against Hungary to assist decision making after the Thursday round finishes in a probably tie-break situation.
The Dutch struck a defiant Kazakhstan, winning 13-3 with Olympic champion Mieke CABOUT scoring three.
Canada and Australia had wins in Group B with leader Canada gaining a second win with a 22-6 margin over Uzbekistan. Captain Krystina ALOGBO fired in five goals for Canada and Whitney GENOWAY scored four with three in quick-fire succession late in the first half — 62 seconds!
Australia defeated New Zealand 12-4 after leading 9-1 just before the final break.
Italy and China are on a collision course in Group D. Italy rolled South Africa 18-2 while China beat Cuba 19-6 in a thrilling match highlighted by the incredible exploits of Cuban goalkeeper Mairelis ZUNZUNEGUI. Both teams are undefeated.
Mairelis ZUNZUNEGUI (CUB) - Credit: Russell McKinnon
Tomorrow’s men’s competition throws up some interesting match-ups with Serbia opening the day against Romania at 09:30; USA v Italy at 17:00 and Spain-Montenegro at 16:20.