The 1997 Women's Lacrosse World Cup was the fifth

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and was played in Edogawa,

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from 27 April – 4 May 1997. The United States defeated Australia in the final to win the tournament.

Results

Group

Table

Fifth Place (May 4)

*Canada v Scotland 6-5

Third Place (May 4)

*England v Wales 18-4

Final (May 4)

*United States v Australia 3-2 (OT)

Final ranking

References

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