Waterpolo World Championships 1998 at Perth (aus) Women January 7-18: Final Standings: Group A: 1. Canada * 5-8 (34-25) 2. Russia * 5-7 (49-28) 3. Australia * 5-7 (50-28) 4. USA * 5-5 (36-31) 5. Brazil 5-3 (29-44) 6. New Zealand 5-0 (27-69) Group B: 1. Netherlands * 5-10 (49-16) 2. Hungary * 5-8 (48-30) 3. Greece * 5-6 (32-31) 4. Italy * 5-4 (48-33) 5. Spain 5-2 (15-35) 6. Kazakhstan 5-0 (19-66) Quarterfinals: Australia * - Hungary 8-5 Italy * - Canada 12-9 Netherlands * - USA 9-5 Russia * - Greece 8-6 Semifinals: Italy * - Australia 10-9 Netherland * - Russia 7-5 3rd Place: Australia * - Russia 8-5 Final: Italy * - Netherlands 7-6