Day three action underway at Women’s Championship Division II

Box Scores and Galleries: NZL-RSA | NED-LAT | MEX-SUI | NOR-POL | ESP-KOR | ITA-HKG

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New Zealand improved to 3-0 and solidified its grip on the top of Pool A with a 20-4 win over South Africa. Brooke Bolstad had a strong afternoon on the draw, winning nine, and three players recorded a hat trick in Sarah Butler, Gemma McCall and Bella Pellet. Piper Russell, who picked up five ground balls, was named the player of the match.

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The Netherlands led by three goals at halftime, and Latvia responded with a seven-goal run within 20 minutes to open the second half in a stunning comeback. Latvia improved to 2-1 and stayed within a game of first place in Pool A. Alma Naja won 12 of 13 draws on the day. Estere Urbancika had a goal and two assists and was named the player of the game.

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Mexico used another trademark hot start with seven goals in the first half to see out Switzerland. Mexico improved to 3-0 and sits in one of the two playoff spots in Pool B. Lola Aguirre Moon and Sophia Lima each recorded a hat trick. Goalkeeper Kat Chavez, who pitched a shutout in the first half for Mexico, was named the player of the match.

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Poland closed strong with a 4-0 fourth quarter to defeat Norway and claim its first win of the tournament. Zusa Stasiak and Maria Grala had three points each while midfielder Klara Domachowska was named the player of the game for helping Poland control possession.

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Korea withstood a fierce first-half from Spain and overcame a two-goal deficit to eventually shut down Spain, scoring six goals each in the third and fourth quarter while allowing just eight shots in the second half. Korea improved to 3-0 and remains tied with New Zealand on wins atop Pool A. Phoebe Kim was the attacking standout with a goal and four assists while Yelyn Yoo won 15 draws and was named the player of the match.