Australia's water polo men are turning from long-shots into genuine contenders for an Olympic medal after earning their second-straight shock triumph at the Paris Aquatics Centre.
Hot on the heels of their victory over two-time defending champions Serbia last time out, the Sharks silenced a noisy home crowd on Thursday by edging the hosts 9-8 in a thrilling triumph.
The French are the world's No.4 side, but the Australians, seven places behind them, found strength from feeling somewhat friendless amid a frenzied atmosphere.
