Canada's women's rugby team triumphs over New Zealand, securing their spot in the tournament final
The Canadian national rugby team has made history by defeating the defending World Cup champions, New Zealand, with a thrilling 34-19 victory in the semifinals of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. This marks Canada's second appearance in the World Cup final, a significant milestone for the Canadian team.
The match began with a burst of aggression from the Canadians, who scored three tries in the first 26 minutes. Justine Pelletier opened the scoring with the first try, and Sophie De Goede followed suit with a crucial offload for another score. The Black Ferns, New Zealand's national team, responded only after 26 minutes, with Tanya Kalounivale scoring a try for the Kiwis.
Despite sensing the Canadians' fatigue in the later stages of the game, the Black Ferns struggled to mount a comeback. The Canadians held their ground, and the first half ended with a score of 24-7 in Canada's favor. The first penalty was not issued to the French team until the 60th minute, which led to many more in the final 20 minutes for the Canadians.
New Zealand tried to mount a comeback, with Liana Mikaele-Tu'u and Sorensen-McGee scoring tries for the Black Ferns at the 56th and 65th minutes, respectively. However, it was not enough to overturn the Canadian lead.
Meanwhile, the semi-final between England and France, which will determine Canada's opponent in the final, is scheduled for Saturday at 16:30. England has already won two World Cup titles (1994 and 2014), while this would be a first World Cup final for both Canada and France.
The Black Ferns' winning streak, which includes six consecutive semi-final victories since 1998, has come to an end. This loss also means that New Zealand couldn't repeat their performance from the quarter-finals against South Africa, where they scored 36 points despite being level at half-time (10-10).
The last time Canada won a World Cup match against New Zealand is not mentioned in the text. Regardless, the Canadians have proven their mettle and will be looking to claim their first World Cup title when they face their opponent in the final.
