RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, October 31. THE USA Men rolled today at the
\n2006 ASUA Cup in Rio de Janeiro, winning 15-3 against Colombia. Brian Alexander and Thomas Hopkins each had four goals, while Layne Beaubien chipped in another three for the U.S. in the win. Tim Hutten had two goals, while Spencer Dornin and Ryan Bailey each added a goal a piece.<\/p>\n
"It was important for us to come out today and show Colombia respect and play hard," Team USA head coach Ricardo Azevedo said. "We were able to concentrate on working on our front court and 6 on 5's."<\/p>\n
Colombia started off strong, but was up against a tough and determined USA team. The first period was a struggle for both teams, with the U.S. a head, 3-1. The second period was a different story. USA turn it's offensive switch on full force scoring six goals in that quarter and had a commanding half time lead, 9-3.<\/p>\n
Much like the first half, the U.S. continued to keep the defensive pressure on Colombia, not allowing them to score a single goal in the second half. Dreason Barry, Spencer Dornin and Hopkins each had three steals in that same half.<\/p>\n
With the win today, Team USA holds the top seed for the tournament, and will wait to play the fourth place team Saturday, November 5. First, the team has November 1, off and will return to action Thursday, November 2 against Puerto Rico to finish off pool play.<\/p>\n
SCORING BY QUARTER:
\nUSA 3 6 4 2 – 15
\nCOL 1 2 0 0 – 3<\/p>\n
INDIVIDUAL SCORING FOR USA:
\nAlexander – 4
\nBailey – 1
\nHopkins – 4
\nBeaubien – 3
\nHutten – 2
\nDornin – 1<\/p>\n
INDIVIDUAL SCORING FOR COLOMBIA:
\nLizarazo – 2
\nMontoya – 1<\/p>\n
SAVES:
\nUSA – Kerr – 13
\nCOL – Ochoa – 6<\/p>\n
6 on 5's
\nUSA – 5 for 6
\nCOL – 0 for 1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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