New Zealand bested Korea, 8-7, to take the bronze medal at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship Division II in Wroclaw, Poland on Saturday.
New Zealand
8
Korea
7
Bronze Medal
Box Score
New Zealand claimed the bronze medal by fending off Korea for the second time in the tournament in another close contest. After winning by two in pool play, New Zealand had to withstand a fierce Korea comeback on Saturday after leading 7-3 just a minute after halftime.
Korea had three goals in the fourth quarter and won possession of the ball with 90 seconds left down one. Phoebe Kim had a free position shot in the final minute the New Zealand defense denied her a shot, and successfully run out the game with a player down for the final few minutes.
New Zealand picked up its sixth win of the championship while Korea finished with four.
Brooke Bolstad, who has been one of New Zealand’s best all-around contributors, led the way with five goals in the game. Maya Rutherford was crucial to New Zealand’s defense of the potent Korea attack and was named the player of the match.
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