(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 16 - Luna Rossa missed its first match
point in its Louis Vuitton Cup semi-final against American Magic
with the US team winning the fifth race in almost wind-less
conditions to stand 1-4 down with five wins needed to progress
to the final against Alinghi or Ineos Britannia with the Brits
4-1 up on the Swiss.
The eventual winner of the LV Cup earns the right to contest the
America's Cup against holders Team New Zealand in the klatest
edition of the world's oldest sporting competition next month.
The iconic Italian team can clinch semi-final victory in
Monday's second race. (ANSA).
LV Cup semis: Luna Rossa misses 1st match point agst Magic
Italians can clinch victory in 2nd race Monday