Australia's women's water polo team booked a spot in the world championships semi-finals with a 9-5 victory over defending champions Greece in Barcelona on Monday.
The Stingers unleashed their trademark physical defence from the opening whistle and never looked back as they built on a 3-1 first quarter to seal their first world championships semi-final appearance since 2007.
Australia set up a clash on Wednesday with Russia, who eased past Canada 17-9 in their quarter-final.
London Olympians Bronwen Knox, Rowie Webster, Glencora McGhie and Ashleigh South all scored twice in the Stingers' victory, with skipper Knox particularly pleased with her team's determination.
"I couldn't be happier with our team effort. We had such a great defence and we really worked to the finish," Knox said.
"We will now play Russia which will be a very tough game.
"I haven't been in a world championship semi-final since 2007 and a lot of these girls haven't been in one so it will be a new experience, but one we are very excited about."
Hosts Spain face Hungary in the other semi, having taking out Olympic champions USA 9-6.
The Australian men's team face Olympic champions Croatia in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.
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