Ord Minnett Aussie Stingers 2025 World Aquatics World Cup Finals campaign

The Ord Minnett Aussie Stingers have gone down fighting in their opening game of the 2025 World Aquatics World Cup Finals in China.

It was a strong start for the Aussies, with two goals in the first quarter, before the Hungarians fired back in the second quarter with four, and head into half time with a 5-4 lead.

The Ord Minnett Aussie Stingers found the back of the net on three occasions in the third quarter, while the Hungarians scored another five goals.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the final quarter, the Hungarians extended their lead, leaving the Aussies falling just short with a 10-14 loss.

The Ord Minnett Aussie Stingers will now play the hosts, China, on Saturday 19 April at 3:45pm AWST / 5:45pm AEST. Watch LIVE on World Aquatics Recast - click here