Sailing: Luna Rossa sweep American Magic in Challenger semis to book INEOS showdown

[ASFN Admin]

The Italian team will take on Ben Ainslie's INEOS Team UK to determine who will face defenders Team New Zealand (TNZ) for the America's Cup. American Magic, who struggled in Friday's first two races in breezy conditions, put up a much-improved display in the third race in lighter winds, but failed to truly test Luna Rossa, who crossed the finish line 35 seconds ahead. The American team's "Patriot" yacht - patched up after sustaining damage after it capsized during a round robin race - then experienced several techinal problems in the fourth race and limped to the finish line three minutes and 51 seconds behind the Italian team.

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