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2022 IFAF Women's World Championship 
Summary
The 2022 IFAF Women's World Championship was the fourth IFAF Women's World Championship, an American football competition for women. It was held between July 30 and August 7, 2022, after originally having been planned for 2021. The tournament was hosted at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion in Vantaa, Finland.[1] The defending champion is the United States.
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Finland |
| Dates | July 30 – August 7 |
| No. of nations | 8 |
Champions  |  United States (4th title) |
Runner-up  |  Great Britain |
Third-place  | Finland |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Attendance | 6,519 |
| MVP of the tournament | Brittany Bushman |
← 2017 TBA → | |
On the eve of the tournament, Mexico announced that they would not be able to make it to Finland for their first round game against Great Britain, putting their participation in the tournament in jeopardy.[2] The next day it was announced that Great Britain would win their quarterfinal matchup with Mexico on walk over.[3]
Participating teams
edit| Team | Finals appearance | Last appearance | Best appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
4th | 2017 | 1st (2010, 2013, 2017) |
 Canada |
4th | 2017 | 2nd (2010, 2013, 2017) |
 Mexico |
2nd | 2017 | 3rd (2017) |
| Finland |
4th | 2017 | 3rd (2010, 2013) |
 Sweden |
3rd | 2013 | 5th (2010, 2013) |
| Great Britain |
2nd | 2017 | 4th (2017) |
 Australia |
2nd | 2017 | 6th (2017) |
 Germany |
3rd | 2013 | 4th (2010, 2013) |
Bracket
edit| 5th Place Game | 5th-8th Place Playoffs | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | United States | 63 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Germany | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Germany | 6 | 1 | United States | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Sweden | 0 | 4 | Finland | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Finland | 49 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Sweden | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Germany | 0 | 1 | United States | 42 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Mexico | 28 | 6 | Great Britain | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Canada | 33 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Australia | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 7th Place Game | 7 | Australia | 6 | 2 | Canada | 13 | 3rd Place Game | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Mexico | 34 | 6 | Great Britain | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Sweden | 0 | 3 | Mexico | 4 | Finland | 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Australia | 7 | 6 | Great Britain | w/o | 2 | Canada | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Games
editGameday One
editSource:[4]
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Britain |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: July 30
- Game time: 10:00
- Great Britain defeated Mexico on walkover, as Mexico failed to appear for the game.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada |
6 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 33 |
| Australia |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: July 30
- Game time: 13:00
- Game attendance: 555
- Referee: Jessica Ringelstein, Germany
- The two teams started out scoring a touchdown each with both teams failing to convert their PAT, leaving the score level after the first quarter. After the first quarter, however, Canada pulled away, scoring three more touchdowns and two field goals while keeping Australia from scoring any more points. The game's MVP awards were presented to Canada's quarterback Maude Lacasse (passing for 133 yards 1 touchdown, and 1 interception, while also rushing for 37 yards) and Australia's wide receiver Jordan Di Mizio (with 7 catches for 52 yards and 1 touchdown).
| Game information | ||
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| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland |
7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 49 |
| Sweden |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: July 30
- Game time: 16:30
- Game attendance: 828
- Referee: Desirée S. Abrams, United States
- Finland beat Sweden thanks in part to a dominant defensive performance, where the Swedes were kept to negative offensive yardage in the first half, as well as an imposing performance by running back Tytti Kuusinen who rushed for three touchdowns. The game's MVP awards were presented to Finland's Kuusinen and Sweden's linebacker Elin Thimfors.
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
21 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 63 |
| Germany |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: July 30
- Game time: 19:30
- Game attendance: 355
- Referee: Veikko Lamminsalo, Finland
- The heavily favored United States secured a dominant win as the team started scoring early and kept scoring throughout the game, putting up nine touchdowns. The Germans were held to a mere 17 yards of offense. The game's MVP awards were presented to USA's quarterback Brittany Bushman and Germany's defensive back Dora Jung.
| Game information | ||
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Gameday Two
editSource:[5]
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia |
0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Mexico |
14 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 34 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: August 3
- Game time: 10:00
- Game attendance: 232
- Referee: Jessica Ringelstein, Germany
- The game's MVP awards were given to Mexico's quarterback Maria Cruz and Australia's defensive back Shannon Whale
| Game information | ||
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| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany |
0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Sweden |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: August 3
- Game time: 13:00
- Game attendance: 357
- Referee: Veikko Lamminsalo, Finland
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
| Finland |
3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: August 3
- Game time: 16:30
- Game attendance: 919
- Referee: Jim Kaya, Sweden
- The game was even fought before half time with multiple lead changes, before the US were able to capitalize on a key turnover early in the third quarter to grab the lead and then stifle Finland's attack to the point where the Fins would not score again in the game. The game's MVP awards were given to USA's running back D'Ajah Scott and Finland's linebacker Essi Saastamoinen.
| Game information | ||
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| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada |
7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| Great Britain |
0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: August 3
- Game time: 19:30
- Game attendance: 565
- Referee: Desirée S. Abrams, United States
- In a defensive battle that came down to the game's last seconds, Great Britain was able to mount a 9 play, 40 yard drive in the fourth quarter to get the winning touchdown and send the team to its first ever World Championship final. The game's MVP awards were given to Canada's defensive back Harmine Leo and Great Britain's defensive back Phoebe Schecter
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Gameday Three
editSource:[6]
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: August 7
- Game time: 10:00
- Game attendance: 212
- Referee: Jessica Ringelstein, Germany
- Controversy going into the 7th place game as Sweden had some of their top players sanctioned by IFAF for off field misdemeanours, despite protests from both teams. A tight back and forth ground game was broken in the 4th quarter by Casey Byrne of WA on a 75 yard rush. The PAT was snapped by Grace Murphy of ACT, held by Xanthe Grey of WA, and kicked by Marissa Hayes of QLD. Australia went on to hold out Sweden in the dying minutes to record their first ever win at the IFAF Women's World Championships.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico |
8 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 28 |
| Germany |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: August 7
- Game time: 13:00
- Game attendance: 313
- Referee: Jim Kaya, Sweden
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada |
0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Finland |
0 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 19 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: August 7
- Game time: 16:30
- Game attendance: 1,315
- Referee: Desirée S. Abrams, United States
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 42 |
| Great Britain |
7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa
- Date: August 7
- Game time: 19:30
- Game attendance: 868
- Referee: Veikko Lamminsalo, Finland
References
edit- ^ "Fan Info". jenkkifutis.fi. Retrieved 30 Jul 2022.
- ^ "Women's World Championship: Mexico forced to postpone opening game". AFI. 29 Jul 2022. Retrieved 30 Jul 2022.
- ^ BAFA [@bafaofficial] (30 Jul 2022). "Tomorrow's rescheduled game against Mexico is cancelled. GB will win on walk over. This is incredibly disappointing for all players, coaches and support staff but we are dealing with this and must now put all our efforts into our next game. #NGI #HER @IFAFMedia" (Tweet). Retrieved 30 Jul 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Gameday I - 30.7". jenkkifutis.fi. Retrieved 30 Jul 2022.
- ^ "Gameday II - 3.8". jenkkifutis.fi. Retrieved 1 Aug 2022.
- ^ "Gameday III - 7.8". jenkkifutis.fi. Retrieved 30 Jul 2022.