Greece and Italy advance

Women's water polo results

Greece defeated Russia 7-4 and Italy beat Hungary 8-5 to reach the last four of the waterpolo competition in Athens.

Kyriaki Liosi and Antigoni Roumpesi each scored twice as the host nation won to set up a semi-final against defending champions Australia.

Tania di Mario scored a hat-trick to help Italy through to the semis, where they will play the United States.

The match was tied at 5-5 in the third period when Di Mario and Giusy Malato scored the deciding goals for Italy.