Group phase of the 2018 FINA Women’s Water Polo World Cup finished on Thursday. Host Russia and world No. 1 USA both pass to the quarter-finals with impeccable 3-0 win-loss record in Pools A and B. Routing uneasy China and Canada with their last group’s encounters, they have already got prepared towards decisive games. On Friday, they will play South Africans and Chinese respectively, which ranked lowly fourth on 0 points earned. Mid-placement clashes must showcase two engaging match-ups, featuring defending medalists of 2014: runners-up Australia will meet Canada, and 2014 bronze holders Spain shall test New Zealand. There are no clear favorites in this stories, and agitation and excitement builds on as the competitions progress. Seats were already sold out ahead of schedule, registering over 1000 locals and city guests watching women water polo live, mapping its new location.
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FINA Women’s Water Polo World Cup 2018
Competition results
Day 3, 6 September, 2018
Match #9. 15:00 NZL vs. RSA 10-4 (2-2, 3-0, 2-1, 3-1)
Match #10. 16:30 AUS vs. ESP 8-8 (2-1, 4-3, 1-3, 1-1)
Match #11. 18:00 USA vs. CAN 17-3 (2-0, 2-1, 9-2, 4-0)
Match #12. 19:30 CHN vs. RUS 11-19 (3-5, 3-5, 2-6, 3-3)
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Progress points after Competition Day 3
Group A:
1.Russia – 6 pts, 2. Spain – 3 pts, 3. Australia – 3 pts, 4. China – 0 pts.
Group B:
1. USA – 6 pts, 2. Canada – 4 pts, 3. New Zealand – 2 pts, 4. RSA – 0 pts.
Competition schedule
Day 4, 7 September, 2018 / Quarter-finals
Match #13. 15:00 2A – 3B ESP vs. NZL
Match #14. 16:30 3A – 2B AUS vs. CAN
Match #16. 18:00 1A – 4B CHN vs. USA
Match #15. 19:30 4A – 1B RUS vs. RSA