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LIMA, PERU. The USA women were in a tough spot. Playing in a quarterfinal water polo match at the 2019 Pan American Games\u2014a day after they gave their Olympic goalie field practice as a hedge against injury\u2014they were facing an over-matched Peru squad whose players\u2019 average age is under 18.<\/p>\n

\"pan_american_logo.svg\"The world\u2019s most dominant program, there is often a fine balance for the Americans to tread. In this case it was: Bring the \u201cA\u201d game and crush a nascent program, or reign in their competitive fire and give the Peruvians a chance to, well, compete.<\/p>\n

That the American women took the latter option might come as a surprise to some longtime observers of this extremely physical sport. With an almost casual 21-3 victory, Team USA extended its winning streak to 57 matches\u2014with no apparent end in sight. As his squad mostly played keep away, U.S. Head Coach Adam Krikorian<\/strong> was able to freely rotate his players around, including goalie Ashleigh Johnson<\/strong>, who escaped her cage and score a goals for the second straight day. And\u2014not to be lost in what ultimately was a feel-good moment\u2014the USA advanced to the semifinals, where they will face Cuba.<\/p>\n

In the other side of the women\u2019s bracket, Brazil downed Mexico 13-3 while Canada blitzed Venezuela 22-3. They will meet Friday morning at the Villa Maria del Triunfo Aquatics Complex before the Americans take on the Cubans, who beat Puerto Rico 14-5. The final\u2014which carries with it a berth in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo\u2014will be held Saturday.<\/p>\n

Hard to keep the score down<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This predicament for Krikorian and his players is not unfamiliar, especially over the past few weeks. The Peruvian men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams are competing in Pan American play for the first time ever, and it\u2019s clear that might be challenged qualifying for the 18U finals at JOs, let alone competing with some of the best teams in the hemisphere.<\/p>\n

[On The Record with Augusto Otero, Captain, Peruvian Men\u2019s Water Polo Team<\/em><\/a>]<\/p>\n

In the recently complete 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships, South Korea fielded men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams\u2014though \u201cfielded\u201d may be too strong a word, particularly after their women\u2019s side was absolutely demolished 64-0<\/a> by Hungary in their first-ever match in World Championship play\u2014prompting tears of joy<\/a> (or relief) when they finally scored in the next game.<\/p>\n

\"Lima,

Double-take? Makenzie Fisher in goal\u2014and Ashleigh Johnson in the field. Photo Courtesy: Vidal Tarqui \/ Lima 2019<\/p><\/div>\n

Dan Klatt<\/strong> is Krikorian\u2019s top assistant and has been on the bench for both Olympic gold-medal efforts \u2014London in 2012, and Rio in 2016. He\u2019s seen how the Americans have separated themselves from the pack\u2014and understands that sometimes the goal is not to score as many times as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe set specific goals for ourselves which we have to accomplish throughout the game and it keeps them focused,\u201d Klatt said after the match. \u201cAt the same time, we try to respect the game the best way we possibly can.”<\/p>\n

“Respecting the game” would be a key concept for Klatt, who played for legendary UC Irvine coach Ted Newland<\/strong>, a stickler for both preparation and competition. And respect the game the Americans certainly did. They didn\u2019t press their young opponents, nor did they relentlessly counter them. A first period score of 5-1 turned into 11-2 at the half, 17-2 after three and then a relatively reasonable final score.<\/p>\n

[Passages: Ted Newland, Coach Emeritus of UC Irvine Men\u2019s Water Polo, Passes Away at 91<\/em><\/a>]<\/p>\n

Klatt acknowledged that perhaps the real accomplishment for the Peruvians was gaining experience against a superb American side.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose girls probably want the opportunity to play against the best, so we want to showcase some of those skills,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Americans leave their opponents star-struck
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In compiling their win streak\u2014the longest of the Olympic Era\u2014Team USA has beaten every top team multiple times. In that time, only the Italians and the Australians, responsible for America\u2019s last loss in April of 2018, have come close to winning.<\/p>\n

With the win today, the Americans add Peru, in the first-ever contest between the teams, to their winning ledger. But there was more to this match than wins and losses. The Peruvians competed against the world’s best and were grateful for that.<\/p>\n

Alisa Lopez Deza<\/strong>, who scored a hat-trick, was star-struck to have played against the famous Americans, including getting a goal off of Johnson.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo score on [Johnson] the USA goalkeeper who is one of the best in the world is amazing,\u201d she said after the match. \u201cIt feels so good to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then acknowledging a reality that will likely sink in once this tournament is over, she added.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Peru, there\u2019s no water polo culture\u2026 [but] we\u2019re trying to make this sport grow more and more every year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nizerrat Gauthier Asmat<\/strong>, the precious Peruvian who on Sunday scored the first-ever goal in Peruvian play at the Pan Ams, still feels the euphoria of representing her country in international competition.<\/p>\n

[USA Women Open with Decisive Water Polo Win But Peru\u2019s Gauthier-Asmat Is Story of Pan American Games 1st Day<\/em><\/a>]<\/p>\n

\u201cPlaying with USA is a once in a lifetime opportunity,\u201d she said. \u201cWe wanted to try some things [defensively] and I think we did pretty well.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Lima,

Peruvian players surround USA’s Alys Williams during their quarterfinal match. Photo Courtesy: Vidal Tarqui \/ Lima 2019<\/p><\/div>\n

Then, in a mark of maturity despite her youth, the 15-year-old Gauthier Asmat expressed a desire to better represent her country.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I can do better and I wasn\u2019t too fast in the water because [I thought]: It\u2019s USA! I hope next time I\u2019ll be able to contribute more to our team.,\u201d she added. \u201cI think I can give more, and I really want to because I\u2019m on the national team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Afterwards, Maddie Musselman<\/strong>\u2014who at 18 was one of the youngest water polo players at the Rio Olympics\u2014expressed sympathy to the challenges faced by Peru water polo. She imagined how some of the young women on the other team might respond to playing the mighty Americans.<\/p>\n

“Just the opportunity all around for that team is really unique\u2014to play one of the best teams in the world, all while you\u2019re developing your own young team,” she said after the match. “Being young, there\u2019s a lot of potential, but you just have to know that and got out there and play.”<\/p>\n

She expressed positive feelings for the Peruvians\u2014but then the competitive drive that has made the Americans so successful surfaced.<\/p>\n

“To see them hit a couple of shots was really cool for us,” Musselman said, then added: “even though we don\u2019t want any in there.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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