Wales’ overtime winner caps day two of 2026 Nissin Foods World Lacrosse Women’s Championship with two games postponed

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Four teams collected wins on day two of the Nissin Foods 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship on Saturday, with Wales finishing the day with an overtime win over Germany in the game of the championship so far.

The final two games on the schedule have been rescheduled due to lightning delays at the venue. Scotland and Argentina will play their match on Sunday, July 26, at 12 p.m. JST (UTC+9) while Canada and Australia will play on Monday, July 27 at 9 a.m. JST.

Elsewhere on Saturday, the Haudenosaunee held off a spirited comeback effort from Chinese Taipei in a tense fourth quarter, while the United States and England began their medal defenses with wins against Ireland and Puerto Rico.

Sunday’s slate now features seven games, with contests at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. All four teams that had their games postponed on Saturday will make their championship debuts.

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The United States started its title defense at the women’s championship with a stellar performance to handle Ireland. The United States more than doubled Ireland in shots and shots on goal, and had six caused turnovers.

Caylee Waters and Shea Dolce combined for six saves on 11 shots faced to round out the defensive effort. In the attack, 12 different players scored and nine players recorded multiple points in a balanced morning. Anna Brandt scored a hat trick on her birthday to lead the team in goals. Kori Edmondson was named the player of the match.

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The Haudenosaunee fended off a late comeback effort from Chinese Taipei to secure a hard-fought win in their opening game. The Haudenosaunee led 6-1 in the second quarter, but Chinese Taipei fought to within three at halftime and eventually to within one at 9-8 with five minutes to go.

Even after Chinese Taipei won the next draw control, the Haudenosaunee forced a crucial turnover thanks to Chloe Luther, and as a team the Haudenosaunee racked up 10 caused turnovers. Lois Garlow restored a two-goal lead on a free position shot shortly after and finished with five goals to be named the player of the match. Jalyn Jimerson also totaled three goals and two assists.

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England’s firepower was too much for Puerto Rico in a tricky contest affected by weather. England started hot and built a 4-0 lead early in the second quarter and once Puerto Rico got one back, the game entered its first lightning delay. England surged out of the break and eventually opened a 10-4 lead in the third quarter, before Puerto Rico battled back to within four.

Ultimately, England closed the game with four goals in a row to stamp the win and its defense of a medal. Despite a fierce challenge from Puerto Rico, England’s key edges came on the draw with a 16-11 advantage and in goal, where Britt Read made seven saves on 15 shots faced.

Three players had three or more points for England, led by Sofia Wise with three goals and an assist. Emily Nalls and Emma Savage added three points, and Nalls was named the player of the match.

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Wales and Germany traded blows throughout weather delays in an entertaining meeting between European teams that avoided each other at the 2024 Women’s European Lacrosse Championship. Germany led 8-7 in the third, and then Wales led 10-8 early in the fourth.

Germany rallied in a nervy fourth quarter to tie the game with just one minute left on an equalizer from Nina Limburg. Germany had a chance to win in the final seconds of regulation but Wales was able to force a turnover.

Wales won the first possession of overtime and even after Kady Glynn saved the first attempt from the Welsh, Ellie Jones unlocked a split second of an opening for Rozy Baynham to fire home the winner.

The game ended even on shots, with seven saves for Harriet Brooks of Wales and nine saves for Glynn. Sue Sakamoto shined in defeat with five goals and an assist, including the fourth quarter striker to cut the deficit to one.

Alex Wilson’s playmaking keyed Wales with a goal and four assists, and Sophy Coombes-Roberts and Ellie Jones added three points each. Madi Jones added two goals and six draw controls and was named the player of the match.