Blog: Kiwis start well but just can't finish

Team New Zealand tactician Terry Hutchinson mulls over another defeat to Alinghi in the 32nd America's Cup. Photo / Reuters

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Well, it wasn't the greatest of days for Team New Zealand fans in Valencia today.

Just one more race and this thing could be over.

Once again the racing started off well for the Kiwis who lead around the first lap. But on the second upwind leg, Brad Butterworth spotted some better pressure on the right and the Swiss pushed their way into the lead. It was a brilliant display by Butterworth and Swiss afterguard.

Team New Zealand will be extremly disappointed but there is not a lot they could have done. They could have rounded the other mark at the gate but the bottom line is the trailing boat is just about always going to go to the other mark to the leading boat. Brad Butterworth said that.

Alinghi just made less mistakes in the race.

It is nice to see the Kiwis fans here remain upbeat.

Race seven is tonight.

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