Canada beats South Africa 21-6 to advance to women’s water polo quarterfinals Jul 22, 2023 | 11:12 AMFUKUOKA, Japan — The Canadian women’s water polo team advanced to the quarterfinals at the FINA World Aquatics Championships with a 21-6 win over South Africa in Round-of-16 action Saturday. Canada will play the Netherlands in the next round. Emma Wright of Whitby, Ont., was named player of the game with four goals, while Toronto’s Verica Bakoc and Montreal’s Elyse Lemay-Lavoie each scored three. Marilia Mimides, Regina’s Blaire McDowell, Hayley McKelvey of North Delta., B.C., Serena Browne of Pointe-Claire, Que., and Kindred Paul of Spruce Grove, Alta., all scored twice.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 22, 2023 17:15 UTC