Spain, the Netherlands and Australia advanced to the semifinals of the women’s water polo tournament at the Paris Olympics. Spain rolled over Canada for an 18-8 victory, and the Netherlands beat Italy 11-8 in the second quarterfinal. Australia moved on with a 9-6 win over Greece.
Spain ’s Nona Perez Vivas celebrates after a women’s quarterfinal match between Canada and Spain , at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug.6, 2024, in Paris. Netherland’s Lola Moolhujzen and her teammate Netherland’s Kittylynn Joustra celebrate at the end of a women’s quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Italy, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Paris.
Spain will take on the Netherlands on Thursday at Paris La Defense Arena. Australia will play the winner of the last quarterfinal between the United States and Hungary. The U.S. is trying for an unprecedented fourth consecutive gold medal.Elena Ruiz scored four times in the quarterfinal win, and Bea Ortiz continued her strong tournament with three more goals. Martina Terre made 12 saves.
“We knew if we gave Canada a chance they would be in the game, so we had to start very strong and be confident with our game,” Espar Llaquet said.Evan Fournier’s 40-footer helps seal France’s win over Canada and trip to the Olympic semifinalsVerica Bakoc scored five goals for Canada on five shots. Canada dropped to 1-4 heading into a classification game on Thursday.
The Netherlands earned its fourth win of the Olympics. Its only loss came in a penalty shootout against Australia.
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