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Olympics: USA Men\u2019s Water Polo\u2019s Journey Ends in Quarterfinal Loss<\/strong><\/p>\n

The USA men\u2019s water polo team\u2019s medal quest ground to a halt Wednesday in Tokyo with a 12-8 loss to Spain.<\/p>\n

The U.S. came up small in the fourth quarter, with Spain running away to the tune of a 5-2 margin in the final 10 minutes. The loss drops the U.S. into the fifth- to eight-place semifinals on Friday against Italy, which dropped a 10-6 decision to Serbia Wednesday. The highest the U.S. can finish is fifth.<\/p>\n

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USA men’s water polo player Hannes Daube shoots during a quarterfinal match with Spain Wednesday; Photo Courtesy: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports<\/p><\/div>\n

Hannes Daube<\/strong> scored three times for the U.S., and Alex Wolf made eight saves, but it wasn\u2019t enough. The U.S. failed to solve goalie Daniel Lopez Pinedo<\/strong>, the 41-year-old three-time Olympian who made 11 shots. Four Spanish players scored twice each.<\/p>\n

“He’s amazing, 41 years old, wow,\u201d Spanish coach Felipe Perrone<\/strong> said. \u201cHe deserved it. I am with him every day. I see how he works and I\u2019m so happy to share this moment with him.”<\/p>\n

The game was tied after one quarter and one half, but Spain pulled ahead with the only goal of the third quarter, via Bernat Sanahuja<\/strong> at 6:56 of the frame. The U.S. came up empty on four shots in the frame.<\/p>\n

“We were great,\u201d said U.S. coach Dejan Udovicic,<\/strong> somewhat puzzlingly. \u201cI’m proud of my guys. Unfortunately we didn’t make it in the end. I just think two or three situations went for their side. They’ve got more experience playing these games. We were close.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alberto Munarriz Egana<\/strong> scored to make it 8-6 early in the fourth, and Luca Cupido<\/strong> briefly got the U.S. within 8-7, but that was the closest they got.<\/p>\n

Daube scored all three of his goals in quick succession between the first and second quarters. Spain went up 3-1 before Daube scored three straight to make it 4-3. That would be the U.S.\u2019s last \u2013 and only \u2013 lead at 6:23 of the second quarter. Alex Obert<\/strong> scored twice for the U.S. Alex Wolf<\/strong> stopped eight of the 20 shots to come his way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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