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Australia completes an unbeaten Asia-Pacific lacrosse title run

Australia beat the Philippines 13-3 in Wellington, winning the regional men's championship for the first time since 2007 and qualifying for the 2027 world championship.

05–10 Jan Asia-Pacific Wellington, New Zealand
A lacrosse player carrying the ball during a match
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Australia closed a five-game unbeaten campaign with a 13-3 victory over the Philippines in the gold-medal game. Goalkeeper Kody Watts made 15 saves, while John Stubbs scored four goals and Matthew Wood added three.

The title was Australia's fourth and its first at the event since 2007. The Philippines earned its first championship medal, Japan beat New Zealand 9-5 for bronze, and all four nations qualified for the 2027 World Lacrosse Men's Championship.

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