The Gold Coast Bulletin

Sharks cop a polo dunking

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THE Australian men’s water polo team have been thumped 13-3 by host Hungary in the ’ opening game at the world championsh­ips in Budapest.

Three-time champion and world No.2 gave the home fans plenty to cheer about early in the tournament against the team ranked seven places below, while Italy defeated France 18-9 in the other Group B game.

Canada drew with Montenegro 8-8, while Croatia beat the US. Croatia is the only team to have won a medal at each of the past five worlds.

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