HUNGARY, July 22. THE U.S. Women’s Senior National Water Polo Team fell for the first time this season with a 12-9 loss to No. 1 Hungary on Friday as part of a week-long training session with the Hungarians.
“The game was a learning experience for us,” Team USA head coach Guy Baker said. “We were completely outplayed in the first half. Every time we scored in the first half, we immediately game up a goal. The second half was at times better. We must improve our 6-on-5 and 5-on-6.”
Natalie Golda led Team USA with four goals.
BOX SCORE:
USA – 1 2 3 3 – 9
HUN – 2 3 4 3 – 12
INDIVIDUAL SCORERS:
USA – N. Golda 4, E. Lorenz 2, E. Figge 2, B. Villa 1
HUN – Pelle 4, Tomaskovics 2, Bravik 2, Bujkal 1, Stieber 1, Dravucz 1, Valkay 1
GOALIE SAVES:
USA – Feher 5
HUN – Toth 11
PLAYER ADVANTAGE:
USA – 5 of 12
HUN – 5 of 9
SHOOTING STATS:
USA – 9 for 29
HUN – 12 for 23