Playing their third game in five days at the IFAF Senior World Championship, the United States overcame its toughest test of the round-robin schedule, beating Mexico, 17-7, on Tuesday in Innsbruck, Austria, to advance to Saturday’s gold medal game and the chance to defend its title.

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Germany gets first win

Underdog Australia gave Germany a hard time, but in the end the black red and gold finally got its first win at the IFAF Wold Championship.

Germany clinched a berth in the playoff game for fifth place, but Australia not only scored their first points of the 2011 IFAF Senior World Championship, but also pushed the European Champions every step of the way in an honorable 30-20 defeat.

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Japan is as good as it gets

Japan moved to within a win of appearing in a fourth consecutive IFAF Senior World Championship Gold Medal game with an efficient 35-10 victory over France.

Japan put seven points on the board on their second possession as a swing pass from Tetsuo Takata to Ken Shimizu took the ball down the left flank to the France 10 yard mark. Then from the five, running back Yasuhiro Maruta powered up the middle just as he had against Austria for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead after a successful extra point.

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USA taking no prisoners

The United States found five different ways to get to the end zone in a 48-7 win over Germany to join Mexico atop of Group A.

A mouthwatering clash between Mexico and USA is set up for Tuesday at the IFAF World Championship of American Football in Austria. The winner of the clash on Tuesday , July 12 at 7pm in the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck will play for the world title on Saturday, July 16 in Vienna.

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Can't stop the Mexicans

Mexico sent a message to the United States by scoring four more points than their rivals did against Australia in a convincing 65-0 win.

Running back Jose Reyes again led the way on the ground with 10 carries for 114 yards, but it was Jonathan Barrera, the MVP of Mexico’s opening game, who scored three rushing touchdowns and Daniel Roldal caught two six-pointers.

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USA taking no prisoners

The United States found five different ways to get to the end zone in a 48-7 win over Germany to join Mexico atop of Group A.

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Japan conquers Graz

In an amazing first game in Group B, Japan beats Austria 24:6

Twice the world champion and silver medalist in 2007 only by virtue of a double over time loss to the United States, Japan fired a clear message that they will be among the teams to beat at the 2011 IFAF Senior World Championship with a convincing 24-6 win over host Austria.

Japan lead 17-6 at halftime in the opening Group B game after two rushing touchdowns silenced a noisy partisan home crowd at the UPC Arena in Graz. The defense stepped up in the second half to shut out a frustrated home offense and added a third touchdown to put the result beyond doubt.

"I was disappointed, especially in the first half, starting out with an interception that we never seemed to recover from," said Austria head coach Rick Rhoades. "I thought our guys played hard against a great team. There were a few mistakes and they proved crucial. We have to learn from it and move on."

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Mexico fights down Germany

Mexico mounted a fourth quarter comeback to beat Germany 22-15 in the day’s second game of the IFAF World Championship.

Trailing 15-12 with 11:05 remaining having led at halftime, Mexico tied a thrilling game with a field goal and then produced a rushing touchdown from Jose Reyes just before the two-minute warning. Linebacker David Aceves sealed victory in the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck with an interception with less than a minute remaining.

Mexico held a slim three-point advantage with a 10-7 halftime lead after defenses impressed and penalties took their toll on Mexico early in the contest.

“We knew the Germans were the European Champions, so we expected them to be a tough rival and Germany was very tough today,” said Mexico assistant coach Manuel Neri Fernández. “Every time we would have a big play, Germany fought back and challenged us again. It was a great game.”

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USA wins SWC opener

Reigning Champion USA won the opening game of the IFAF World Championship against Australia 61:0 at Innsbruck's Tivoli stadium

The United States began its defense of the IFAF Senior World Championship of American football with a 61-0 victory over a determined Australia in the tournament’s opening game in front of a crowd of 6,000 at the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck.

Running back Da’Shawn Thomas paved the way with 97 yards and two first half rushing touchdowns on 8 carries, and defensive tackle Daniel Catalano led a dominant U.S. defense early on as the defending champions surged 34-0 ahead at halftime and then tagged on 27 more points, while rotating their quarterbacks in the second half.