Team NZ sail through to a revenge match against the USA in the America's Cup.
ADVERTISEMENTThere were celebrations after Emirates Team New Zealand sailed into a convincing 5-2 win against Sweden’s Artemis Racing in the Challenger final in a rainy Bermuda. The Swedes fought hard, but the Kiwis were persistently faster and more agile.
Congratulations to @EmiratesTeamNZ, winners of the inaugural @LouisVuitton@AmericasCup Challenger Playoffs Trophy.
— America's Cup (@americascup) June 13, 2017
Engraved by @ThomasLytepic.twitter.com/KRrDS2sY0v
They now face title holders Oracle Team USA for a revenge match in the 35th America’s Cup. Back in 2013, New Zealand suffered a crushing defeat as their opponents made an historic comeback in San Francisco. But this year Glenn Ashby’s team have been hot favourites throughout the competition.
.@ArtemisRacing brought so much colour, happiness, fun, enthusiasm, determination & sportsmanship to The 35th America's Cup.
— America's Cup (@americascup) June 13, 2017
They'll be back pic.twitter.com/p7m9xLHl0k