Canada wrapped up its undefeated pool play campaign in Pool B with its fourth win, a 22-0 shutout of Korea, on day five of the women’s U20 championship in Hong Kong, China.
Canada had already secured the top spot in Pool B, and was chasing the No. 1 overall seed in the playoff bracket. Having won every game with a maximum goal differential of 12 per game like fellow undefeated pool winners Australia and the United States, the tiebreaker to determine final seeding will be goals conceded.
To that end, the shutout was a mission accomplished for Canada on the day as it finishes its four games with six goals conceded. The United States has allowed five goals in three games (Australia has conceded 22) and it can secure the top seed on Tuesday with a shutout and a 12-goal or better win over Israel.
If the United States allows two or more goals and wins by 12 or more, Canada will be the No. 1 overall seed. If the United States allows exactly one goal and wins by 12 or more, World Lacrosse will flip a coin to decide the overall seeding between the two.
Canada persisted through a rainy afternoon at Shek Kip Mei Sports Park to keep Korea off the board.
Avery Morton was named the player of the match and racked up five goals and four assists to match the single-game high in points set in Hong Kong so far.
Beth Anderson dominated the draw control again with 20 wins on 22 tries. Six players scored multiple goals for Canada, and the defense, committed to the plan, allowed no shots from Korea the entire game.
Korea will be back in action on Thursday in placement play.
