Canada falls well short against U.S. at Women’s Water Polo World Cup

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.