USA Women’s Water Polo Defeat Japan 17-4 at FINA World League Super Final

May 27, 2012; Newport Beach, CA, USA; General view of a FINA water polo Mikasa ball during the exhibition game between the Hungary and the United States at Newport Harbor high school. The United States defeated Hungary 12-9. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports

Photo Courtesy: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports

The USA Women’s National Team picked up their second straight win at the FINA World League Super Final in dominant fashion as they defeated Japan 17-4. Nine different players found the back of the net for Team USA led by three goals from Alys Williams (Huntington Beach, CA/UCLA/HBWPC). Mia Rycraw (Walnut, CA/Arizona State/Sun Devil) did the job in net recording six saves and five steals. Team USA closes out group play on Thursday when they meet Russia at 1:20am pt. Live streaming has been made available on local Shanghai television can be accessed by visiting http://live.qq.com/10022698 (subject to change).

Team USA opened up a 4-1 lead after the first quarter and a 7-2 lead at halftime. They put the game away in the third quarter with a six goal effort to build a 13-3 advantage going to the final eight minutes. In the fourth quarter the United States added four more goals to win the match 17-4.

A day after failing to convert a single power play in a win over the Netherlands, Team USA was much better in the win over Japan going 8/13 on player advantages while Japan was just 1/3. Neither side attempted a penalty shot.

Scoring
USA 17 (4, 3, 6, 4) A. Williams 3, M. Brooks 2, A. Fischer 2, M. Fischer 2, J. Neushul 2, K. Neushul 2, M Steffens 2, M. Musselman 1, M. Seidemann 1
JPN 4 (1, 1, 1, 1)
Saves – USA – M. Rycraw 6
6×5 – USA – 8/13 – JPN – 1/3
Penalties – USA – 0/0 – JPN – 0

Press release courtesy of USA Water Polo

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