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Enorth.com.cn: On 13th Aug 4:00 p.m., the final match between Italy and Australia begun in Tianjin Swimming Center. Both sides played for the gold medal of the 14th FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup. After intense and vigorous battle in 4 quarters,Australia got the first title with the score of 10-7,winning the gold medal.Italy was at the second place.
It was an exciting match, fought by two teams equally strong.In the first quarter, a dazzling start put Australia in the lead after 2 minutes 34 seconds after the initial whistle. The goal,a nice shot, was scored by number 2 of Austrlia. Just 37 seconds later, Austrian girls scored the second goal.At the remaining 1 minute 44 seconds, number 4 from Australia seized the third chance.Australia scored 3 unanswered goals totally in the fisrt quarter.The score was 3-0.
In the second period, just after 55 seconds, Australian girls continued to enlarge the difference. Till 4 minutes 18 seconds, Italy found the feeling to shot successfully.Then Australia shot 2 consecutive goals. At the remaining 55 seconds, number 11 from Italy scored one goal.At the last second, number 5 of Italy scored another goal to make the difference shorter.Australia took the great advantage of the first two quarters. Half time score: 7-3.
In the third period, just 46 seconds later, number 5 from Italy scored one goal.At remaining 5 minutes 24 seconds, number 8 from Australia scored the penalty shoot.Italy answered immediately, just 26 seconds later, with an action shot by the experienced player from Italy. But several seconds later, Australia scored back. In the remaining time, niether sides made scores. In this period, Italy performed better with 2 scores and made a draw 2-2 with Australia.Because of the distance in the first two quarters, Italy still can not catch up with Australia.The score was 5-9 after three periods. Australia went ahead.
In the last period,Australia scored the 5-meter goal firstly at 56 seconds.40 seconds later,Italy scored back. At the last minute, Italy scored a 5-meter goal.At last, Australia defeated against Italy with the score of 10-7. Australia won the gold medal.
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