2005 World Cup of Softball
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |
 United States |
| City | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Dates | July 14 - July 18 |
| Teams | 5 (from 3 continents) |
| Final positions | |
Champions |
 Japan (1st title) |
Runner-up |
United States |
Third place |
 Australia |
| Fourth place |
 China |
|
2006 → | |
The first World Cup of Softball was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA between July 14 and July 18, 2005. Japan won their first World Cup by defeating USA 3-1 in the Championship game.
Final standings
| Rank | Team | Wins | Losses | Runs For | Runs Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 3 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| 2 | United States | 3 | 2 | 23 | 9 |
| 3 | Australia | 3 | 2 | 17 | 7 |
| 4 | China | 2 | 4 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 |  Canada | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
Preliminary round
| Date | Winner | Score | Loser | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2005 | Canada | 2-1 | United States | 6:00 pm |
| China | 5-4 | Japan | 8:00 pm | |
| July 15, 2005 | United States | 3-1 | Australia | 6:00 pm |
| Japan | 3-0 | Canada | 8:00 pm | |
| July 16, 2005 | United States | 11-3 | China | 11:00 am |
| Australia | 5-0 | Canada | 1:00 pm | |
| Australia | 4-2 | China | 6:00 pm | |
| United States | 7-0 | Japan | 8:00 pm | |
| July 17, 2005 | Canada | 3-2 | China | 1:00 pm |
| Japan | 1-0 | Australia | 3:00 pm | |
Position Round
| Date | Game | Winner | Score | Loser | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2005 | Fifth Place Game | China | 1-0 | Canada | 10:00 am | China advances to the Third Place Game |
| Third Place Game | Australia | 7-1 | China | 12:00 pm | ||
| First Place Game | Japan | 3-1 | United States | 7:00 pm | Japan's first World Cup championship, USA's first second-place finish |
Teams
External links
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