The Canadian women害羞草研究所檚 water polo team advanced to the quarterfinals at the FINA World Aquatics Championships with a 21-6 win over South Africa in Round-of-16 action Saturday.

Canada will play the Netherlands in the next round.

Emma Wright of Whitby, Ont., was named player of the game with four goals, while Toronto害羞草研究所檚 Verica Bakoc and Montreal害羞草研究所檚 Elyse Lemay-Lavoie each scored three.

Marilia Mimides, Regina害羞草研究所檚 Blaire McDowell, Hayley McKelvey of North Delta., B.C., Serena Browne of Pointe-Claire, Que., and Kindred Paul of Spruce Grove, Alta., all scored twice.

Montreal害羞草研究所檚 Axelle Crevier added a single.

The Canadian women took an early commanding lead, outscoring South Africa 6-1 in the opening quarter en route to the convincing victory.

At last year害羞草研究所檚 world championships, Canada lost to the Netherlands in a playoff before the quarterfinals.

The Canadian Press

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