Three sensational quarterfinals shine on day six of the Nissin Foods 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship

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Canada, the Haudenosaunee, and Israel all won thrilling quarterfinal contests in a captivating display of international lacrosse on day six of the Nissin Foods 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo, with the United States also advancing to the semifinals.

Canada survived a legendary upset bid from Japan in overtime fueled by the home crowd that featured Japan’s game-winning attempt clanking off the post. Aurora Cordingley scored the winner on the next possession as Canada escaped a game where Japan rarely let go of the ball.

The Haudenosaunee and Israel both pulled showstopping wins in the final seconds to advance to the semifinals for the first time in their programs’ histories.

Avery Doran capitalized on the Haudenosaunee’s last possession of regulation to sneak in a lefty shot past England with five seconds to play, while Julie Krupnick denied Australia’s equalizing attempt with her stick in the final minute.

The United States avoided drama with a comfortable 23-4 win over Puerto Rico, continuing its dominant run so far this championship.

The semifinals are set for Friday, with Canada facing the Haudenosaunee at 4 p.m. and the United States facing Israel at 7 p.m. Both matches will be at Prince Chichibu Stadium.

Thursday’s action at the championship features placement play for the 12 teams not in the semifinals in competing across four-team brackets towards 13th, ninth and fifth place.

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The Haudenosaunee shocked England with a winner in the final seconds to advance to the semifinals for the first time in their history. Avery Doran slid a crafty left-handed shot in the net with five seconds to play to cap a wildly entertaining affair and oust the defending bronze medalist.

The quarterfinal featured five lead changes and no team led by more than two goals the entire game. England led by two heading into the fourth quarter, but the Haudenosaunee took the lead with three goals in eight minutes before England knotted the game again with three and a half minutes to play.

Doran’s winner was her fifth point of the game, coming on an assist from Sierra Cockerille, her second of the game. Jalyn Jimerson added three goals and Paige Crandall stepped up massively with 12 saves on 21 shots on goal in one of the best goalkeeping performances of the tournament.

Doran increased her point total to 16, the second most in the tournament after the first pair of quarterfinals, and she was named the player of the match. Crandall leads the championship with 34 saves.

Britt Read made eight saves for England, and three players had two goals each in the England attack.

The Haudenosaunee’s best ever finish at a women’s championship was eighth in 2022 in their fourth appearance, but their semifinal run secures a record top-four finish. England’s streak of two bronze medals in a row was snapped.

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Israel turned in another clutch fourth quarter and made a last-minute stand to hold off Australia and advance to its first-ever semifinal at a women’s championship. Up by one as time was running out Julie Krupnick made a point-blank save with the frame of her stick to deny Ashtyn Hiron the equalizer.

In the ensuing chaos, Australia regained possession of the ball with 20 seconds left but Israel won one last ground ball from Racheli Levy-Smith to see out the game.

Israel trailed by one entering the fourth quarter but scored the first three goals of the period with a surge similar to its push to close out Japan on Tuesday. Both teams traded spectacular goals throughout the afternoon in a display of finishing and star power.

Jordyn Lipkin continued her tear through opposing defenses this championship with three goals and an assist, but with a considerable amount of defensive attention on her, Hannah Hilcoff stepped into a lead role and found four goals including three in the second half. Hilcoff was named the player of the match.

Krupnick and Orly Sedansk combined for seven saves.

In defeat, Theo Kwas shouldered the Australian attacking burden with four points, and Bec Lane added three. Mim Suares-Jury had a strong game in midfield with five ground balls and three caused turnovers, but the Israel defense limited her to no goals and Georgia Latch to just two.

Israel finished a program-best sixth at the women’s championship in 2017 and 2022, and has secured a top-four finish in 2026. Israel snapped Australia’s top-four streak in all 11 editions of the championship dating back to 1982.

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On a day full of quarterfinal intrigue, the United States was a constant in a routine win over Puerto Rico that featured two perfect 6-0 quarters.

The United States outshot Puerto Rico 28-13 and enjoyed a remarkably efficient day in front of net, converting 82% of its shots. It was Emma LoPinto’s turn to shine with five goals and two assists, and she was named the player of the match. Chloe Humphrey, Madison Taylor and Sam Apuzzo were right behind her with five points each. Thirteen players found the scoresheet in total.

Caylee Waters and Shea Dolce combined to make eight saves on 12 shots faced.

The United States has finished in the top two in the previous 11 editions of the championship, and will aim to match that feat in the semifinals on Friday.

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Canada stood on the brink of a shock elimination against an inspired Japan effort on home soil behind a control-oriented game plan that brought the game into overtime. The entire 60 minutes of action featured just 17 shots total, with Japan utilizing the entire field to make Canada chase the ball, and to good effect with a 2-0 halftime lead.

But Canada slowly ratcheted up its ball pressure and was ruthless in its moments of attack, taking a 4-3 lead with 10 minutes to play, after 20 strong minutes.

Finally having to chase the game, Japan managed to avoid going down two and earned a player-up advantage to convert a much-needed free position attempt with three minutes to play. Japan won the next draw control but never really found a quality attempt in the last seconds of regulation.

Japan won the opening draw control of overtime and Suzono Hosoda saw an opening after beating her defender on the right side of the attack. Her weaving effort brought her to within point blank range, but at a tight angle the effort rebounded off the post and Canada took the ball.

A minute later, Avery Morton dropped the ball off to wide open Cordingley on the low left side, who dumped a bounce shot craftily at close range to spark off jubilant Canadian celebrations. Nicole Perroni finished with three ground balls and two caused turnovers.

Negai Nakazawa recorded three goals for Japan in a Herculean effort to crack one of the best defenses in the championship.

Cordingley finished with a game-high two goals and was named the player of the match.

Canada extends its streak of top four finishes at the women’s championship to seven, and will look to make its fourth final in a row with a semifinal win on Friday.