Spanish defeat revives Swedish semi-final hopes

more news-valencia: The Spanish Challenge team failed to cement their place in the Louis Vuitton Cup semi-finals yesterday after they were beaten by their direct rivals for the remaining fourth berth, the Swedish Victory Challenge team, who are now just three points behind in fifth place.

The victory means that the Swedes will qualify if they win their two final races -against Team New Zealand, who are already through to the semis, and the Italian Mascalzone team- and if the Spanish team fails to win either of their remaining two regattas against the two other confirmed semi-finalists - BMW Oracle and Luna Rossa.

The winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup will challenge holders Alinghi for the Americas Cup proper that starts at the end of next month.

The winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup will challenge holders Alinghi for the Americas Cup proper that starts at the end of next month. Spanish defeat revives Swedish semi-final hopes | The Spanish Challenge team failed to cement their place in the Louis Vuitton Cup semi-finals yesterday after they were beaten by their direct rivals for the remaining fourth berth, the Swedish Victory Challenge team, who are now just three points...

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