SURGUT, Russia — Canada settled for second in Pool B at the FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup after a 17-3 loss to the United States on Thursday.
The Americans outscored the Canadians 9-2 in the third quarter to take control of the game.
Emma Wright of Lindsay, Ont., had two goals for Canada (2-1), while Krystina Alogbo of Montreal added a single.
Canada will face Australia in a quarterfinal on Friday.
The FINA World Cup takes place every non-Olympic year between world championships and serves as a qualifier the for the 2019 world championship in South Korea.
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