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Ian Chadband

'Sniper' Williams bags five as Stingers roar into semis

Alice Williams bagged an incredible five goals against Greece to steer Australia into the semis. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's water polo women have hailed their sharpshooting star Alice Williams as "a sniper" after her five goals inspired the Stingers to power into the semi-finals at the Olympics.

In an outstanding team performance at a packed La Defense arena, the 25-year-old left driver Williams provided the X factor for the Aussies with her jackal-like finishing in the 9-6 quarter-final triumph over Greece on Tuesday night.

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