After winning three straight games the decisive one was lost by Canada in the World League Intercontinental Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday. China, winless in the group stage, used a big 1-6 start to stun the group A winners 10-11 and secure a Super Final berth at the expense of the favourites. Canada's Scott Robinson single-handedly tried to erase the opening-quarter deficit scoring all 3 goals in the final period but saw his side falling short just a single goal to force a penalty shootout. It marked the biggest surprise of the decisive quarterfinal day in Newport Beach, California where the semifinalists knew they're sure of participation in the Super Final in Bergamo, Italy (23-28 June). Brazil, Australia and hosts USA joined China in the semifinals to earn a Super Final berth. Brazil opened the quarterfinal day with an 8-11 victory over Japan with Felipe Perrone once again leading the attack scoring 4 goals. Hosts USA were up after China's victory over Canada as they faced Kazakhstan. Led by Tony Azevedo and Alexander Bowen, who combined for 9 goals on offence, the home team took control in the second period and did not let go. Despite the high number of goals Team USA remained on the good side of the score posting a 17-11 victory. In Thursday's final match Australia confirmed their tournament favourite role by letting Argentina no chance. In another match-up of a winless side facing an unbeaten opponent, Australia lived up to the expectation running away to the big final margin in the 4th quarter (0-5). Johnno Cotterill once again earned top scoring honours netting 4 shots. The Aussie Sharks now take on hosts USA in an anticipated semifinal while Brazil faces China in the second semis match-up on Friday.
Monday, 30 March
Brazil vs. Australia 10-13 (3-2, 4-4, 1-5, 2-2)
Kazakhstan vs. China 10-9 (2-5, 4-3, 2-0, 2-1)
Japan vs. Argentina 14-9 (4-4, 5-1, 2-1, 3-3)
Canada vs. USA 10-9 (4-2, 3-1, 0-5, 3-1)
Tuesday, 31 March
Brazil vs. China 12-9 (3-1, 3-3, 3-3, 3-2)
Canada vs. Argentina 15-6 (4-3, 3-1, 3-0, 5-2)
Kazakhstan vs. Australia 7-13 (2-5, 1-1, 2-4, 2-3)
Japan vs. USA 6-10 (2-3, 0-1, 3-4, 1-2)
Wednesday, 1 April
Brazil vs. Kazakhstan 10-7 (1-2, 6-1, 1-2, 2-2)
Canada vs. Japan 20-10 (4-2, 4-3, 6-3, 6-2)
Australia vs. China 10-3 (4-0, 2-3, 2-0, 2-0)
USA vs. Argentina 19-8 (5-4, 5-1, 5-2, 4-1)
Thursday, 2 April
Japan (3A) vs. Brazil (2B) 8-11 (3-2, 1-4, 2-3, 2-2) - game 14
Canada (1A) vs. China (4B) 10-11 (1-6, 3-3, 3-2, 3-0) - game 15
USA (2A) vs. Kazakhstan (3B) 17-11 (4-3, 5-2, 5-2, 3-4) - game 13
Argentina (4A) vs. Australia (1B) 5-14 (1-2, 2-4, 2-3, 0-5) - game 16
Friday, 3 April
15.30: Kazakhstan (L13) vs. Argentina (L16) - game 17
17.00: Japan (L14) vs. Canada (L15) - game 18
18.30: USA (W13) vs. Australia (W16) - game 19
20.00: Brazil (W14) vs. China (W15) - game 20
Saturday, 4 April
09.00: L17 vs. L18
10.30: W17 vs. W18
12.00: L19 vs. L20
13.30: W19 vs. W20
N.b.: times mentioned are local time.
Pictured; China's veteran Feihu Tan.
Top 4 qualifies for Super Final in Bergamo, Italy (23-28 June, 2015)
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