LIVESTREAM World Games – Women’s Flag Qtrfinals 1: Aug.16, 02:30-07:00 CET (2:30 am-7 am, 8:30 pm Aug. 15-1 am Aug. 16 ET)
There’s no room for errors on the third and most exciting day so far of the flag football tournament at The World Games in Chengdu. Lose and you’re out. Win and an opportunity to play for the coveted goal medal beckons.
The eight IFAF women’s teams have reached the quarterfinals stage and once the winners emerge from those games on Saturday morning Chengdu time (7 hours ahead of CET / 12 hours ahead of US EST) the afternoon semifinals will determine who will battle for the championship crown on Sunday.
There will be no familiarity among opponents as none of the matchups have occurred at either the past two IFAF world championships, the 2023 IFAF continental tournaments or the 2022 World Games.
USA vs Italy 2.30am CET
The world champion United States are an offensive powerhouse with Vanita Krouch targeting a trio of explosive receivers in Ashley Klam, Izzy Geraci and Madison Fulford, who each caught four touchdowns during the group stages. USA won all three games to top Group A, beating Canada, Austria and China.
Italy seeks a first win having lost to Great Britain, Japan and Mexico and will look to spring a surprise led by veteran quarterback Carolina Sgroi. Receiver Giada Zocca has caught three of the five touchdown passes Sgroi has thrown.
Watch live. Women’s Flag Qtrfinals 1: Aug.16, 02:30-07:00 CET (2:30 am-7 am, 8:30 pm Aug. 15-1 am Aug. 16 ET)
Canada vs Japan 3.40am CET
An intriguing matchup sees Canada, who pushed USA close in the tournament’s opening game and then beat China and Austria, face the Asia-Oceania champions Japan. The Japanese challenge got off to a tough start with losses against Mexico and Great Britain before a third-place finish in Group B was secured by a win over Italy.
Canada quarterback Sara Parker leads all passers with 17 touchdowns and 11 extra points thrown and her favorite receivers Caroline Moquin Joubert and Laura Molimard each have four scoring grabs. Japan’s Chihiro Iwata has connected with six different receivers while throwing 12 touchdowns.
Watch live. Women’s Flag Qtrfinals 1: Aug.16, 02:30-07:00 CET (2:30 am-7 am, 8:30 pm Aug. 15-1 am Aug. 16 ET)
Great Britain vs Austria 4.50am CET
The European champions Great Britain face the continent’s top-ranked team, world number four Austria. GB followed an opening game win against Italy with a two-point victory over Japan in the group stages and finished second in Group B behind Mexico, who beat them 34-13. Emily Kemp leads her nation with three receiving touchdowns while on defense, Jochebed Frimpong and Marta Mathews have proved disruptive.
Austria quarterback Saskia Stribrny has thrown 15 touchdown passes, including five to Franziska Sottner, who has the joint-most touchdowns at The World Games so far. The Austrians were pushed all the way by China in their opening game, eventually winning 29-25 before losing to USA and Canada to finish third in Group A.
Mexico vs China 6.30 am CET
Mexico showed why they are the reigning World Games champions with a relentless 46-7 win over Italy as quarterback Diana Flores threw for five touchdowns and three of her nation’s impressive five two-point conversions. Mexico then claimed top spot in Group B with a 34-13 victory over Great Britain, having opened with a win over Japan.
China is yet to record a win in international competition but only lost to European powerhouse Austria on the game’s final drive in their historic opening game. Quarterbacks Xinyu Niu and Haolin Feng have each thrown for four touchdowns, while Wenze Lin has three receiving and one rushing touchdowns to lead the host nation.
Watch live. Women’s Flag Qtrfinals 1: Aug.16, 02:30-07:00 CET (2:30 am-7 am, 8:30 pm Aug. 15-1 am Aug. 16 ET)
