Aussies ninth at Water Polo Youth World Championships

The Australian team – with nine NSWIS athletes as part of the 13 player squad – have finished ninth at the women’s Water Polo Youth World Championships in Auckland.

After narrowly losing group games to Italy and the Netherlands, the Australians entered into the 9-12 place draw and proceeded to thump Germany 21-1 in the semi final to set up a Trans-Tasman showdown with the tournament hosts in the ninth versus tenth playoff.

Against the Kiwis, Australia started strongly to lead 4-1 at quarter time and 5-2 at the main break. By three quarter time it was 9-4 and the game was all but sealed for the Green and Gold.

Australia won the final period 2-1 to end the game comprehensive 11-5 victors and finish the tournament in ninth.

NSWIS athletes Brooke Dickie (3), Alice Williams (3), Kiara Holden (2), Emma Jones (1) and Meghan Ridge (1) all scored in the win.

Pic via New Zealand Water Polo / petertroakeproductions.com