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LIMA, PERU. Day Three of the 2019 Pan American Games was good all-around for the U.S. men\u2019s and women\u2019s national water polo teams, as both captured the top spots in their respective groups by virtue of lopsided wins. In morning play at the Villa Maria del Triunfo Aquatics Complex, the USA women broke out to a 16-0 first half lead and then substituted in goal, freeing Ashleigh Johnson<\/strong> to play the field, in a 23-3 win over Venezuela.<\/p>\n

\"pan_american_logo.svg\"The USA men did not change their goalie\u2014though Johnny Hooper<\/strong>, who had a five-goal game Monday in a crucial Group A win<\/a> over Canada, was not in attendance\u2014but enjoyed even more success in a 24-1 thrashing of Puerto Rico. Running out to a 17-0 lead, Misael Andino Montanez<\/strong> broke the Americans\u2019 shutout bid with a goal a minute in.<\/p>\n

Free Ashleigh!<\/h3>\n

The end result for both American teams was the same; undefeated romps through group play and contests in Thursday\u2019s quarterfinal round against Peru. The host teams are competing in Pan American water polo play for the first time ever and have not been competitive. Therefore, it\u2019s possible that Johnson will again be freed from the American cage in search of a second goal as a field player. After whiffing on a five-meter penalty attempt in the third, Johnson, who backstopped Team USA to gold at the Rio Olympics, rifled home a goal with a minute and a half remaining in the final period, closing out American scoring.<\/p>\n

\"Lima,

USA’s Rachel Fattal, with sisters Soleylin and Soleimar Mart\u00ednez defending. Photo Courtesy: Paul Vallejos \/ Lima 2019<\/p><\/div>\n

A goal in international play is always cause for celebration, but this score\u2014with teammates and USA fans in the stands cheering Johnson on\u2014made for a noteworthy moment in an otherwise forgettable match. Afterwards, Johnson spoke about her opportunity to escape the American net.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m rusty! Not being in the field for a while, not having to swim\u2026 I have a new appreciate for the field players now,\u201d she joked, but then turned serious.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really enjoy not just being in the goal, but preparing team-wise for any situation. I could get injured, something could happen\u2014somebody\u2019s going to need to step it up and get into the cage.\u201d<\/p>\n

First into the American cage after intermission was Rachel Fattal<\/strong>, who gave up a goal to Venezuela\u2019s Soleylin Martinez<\/strong>, breaking up the shutout. Fattal was replaced later in the third period by Melissa Seidemann<\/strong>, who allowed two goals to Samantha Torres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

[Krikorian: Johnson, World\u2019s Top Polo Goalie, Plays Field Because of IOC, Possible Injury<\/em><\/a>]<\/p>\n

After the match, U.S. Head Coach Adam Krikorian<\/strong> brushed off any suggestions about the novelty of his decision. He spoke of tangible reasons why having a field player in goal is a logical by-product of the 2017 International Olympic Committee\u2019s (IOC) decree that cut men\u2019s and women\u2019s water polo rosters from 13 to 11 for the Tokyo Games.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the rules the way they are now, if our goalie were to get injured in the middle of the game, it would be an embarrassing situation for our sport,\u201d Krikorian said. \u201cYou would be sending out a player in the goal who would be inexperienced and unable to play the position effectively.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt would ruin the rest of the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is not just idle talk; many coaches<\/a> have spoken out about the safety issues inherent with reduced rosters, particularly goalies who are perhaps most prone to concussion injuries. Speculation has centered on a push to add an extra roster spot so that teams participating in 2020 Olympics will be allowed two goalies on the roster as a hedge against injury.<\/p>\n

Playing the Peruvians<\/h3>\n

Goalie play will not be an issue for either American team come Thursday; they will face Peruvian teams that in Group B play have scored a combined total of 24 goals\u201416 by the men, 8 by the women\u2014while surrendering 109. The average age of the Peruvian women is 18 years old and the roster includes a 15-year-old, who has been playing polo for two years, and a 16-year-old.<\/p>\n

\"Lima,

Peru’s Augusto Otero (white cap) fighting off Mexico’s Daniel Velasquez Photo Courtesy: Paul Vallejos \/ Lima 2019<\/p><\/div>\n

Despite the steep challenge ahead, Augusto Otero<\/strong>, captain for the Peruvian men’s team, is excited for the opportunity to compete against one of the world’s better polo sides.<\/p>\n

“We didn’t want to play the U.S., but at the same time it’s going to be a great experience,” he said after his team fell short in a 14-8 loss to Mexico. “Being able to play [against] amazing players is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”<\/p>\n

The U.S. women will play first, at 12 p.m. EST. The American men will play at 7 p.m. EST. Both are certain to advance to semifinal match-ups on Friday.<\/p>\n

Group play is over; on to the Quarterfinals<\/h3>\n

By end of day Tuesday, all quarterfinal match-ups were settled, with no surprises. After a 20-11 victory, Canada, runner-up to the US in Group A men\u2019s play, will face Mexico. The winner will move to the semifinals, where they will likely face the winner of the crossover match between Group B winner Brazil and Puerto Rico, which finished last in Group A. In the final men\u2019s crossover contest, Argentina will face Cuba; the winner likely gets the U.S.; this represents a golden opportunity for Head Coach Dejan Udovicic\u2019s<\/strong> squad to advance. They\u2019ve already beaten the Cubans decisively in this tournament, and the Argentine squad hasn’t beaten the Americans in more than 50 years but is relatively experienced in international play.<\/p>\n

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Mexico’s Lucia Carballo Chanfon and Canada’s Hayley Mckelvey. Photo Courtesy: Jose Tejada \/ Lima 2019<\/p><\/div>\n

The women\u2019s side appears to be equally tilted towards American prospects for gold. After Peru, Krikorian\u2019s team will face the winner of either Brazil, which finished second to the U.S., or\u00a0 Mexico. Canada\u2014almost assured of a victory over Venezuela\u2014will likely get the winner of Puerto Rico versus Cuba, the other crossover match. None of these teams are a serious threat to ether the Canadians or the Americans, meaning that a collision between the top two teams in the tournament is highly likely.<\/p>\n

Canada’s Hayley Mckelvey<\/strong>\u2014fresh off of her senior season at USC\u2014would not speculate on what’s ahead but rather on taking each game as it comes.<\/p>\n

“We’re preparing for each next step and building on the progress we’ve made this summer,” she said after her team had beaten Mexico by the score of 27-6. “Building, building, building as the games come.”<\/p>\n

Left unsaid is how tough the Americans have been of late. During their winning streak, which has now reached 56-straight, the U.S. has beaten the Canadians five times, with no match closer than five goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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