SHANGHAI, China, May 31. THE USA Men’s National Team advanced to the semifinals of the FINA Intercontinental Tournament with a 10-8 victory over Japan. The win also assured Team USA of clinching a berth in the upcoming FINA World League Super Final set for next month in Dubai. Michael Rosenthal (Miami, FL\/USC\/NYAC) scored three goals to pace the offense while McQuin Baron (North Tustin, CA\/Mater Dei HS\/United) notched 10 saves in goal. Team USA returns to action on Saturday in the semifinals when they take on China at 5:40pm local time\/2:40am pacific time. <\/p>\n
The United States started off strong building a 3-1 lead after the first period. Japan battled back with a 4-2 advantage in the second period to even the game at 5-5 at halftime. Team USA rebounded strong in the third period blanking Japan 3-0 to grab an 8-5 lead headed to the fourth. In the final quarter Japan outscored the United States 3-2 but it was not enough to complete a come back as Team USA took the win by two goals.<\/p>\n
The USA Men went 3\/6 on power plays and and 2\/2 on penalty shots while Japan was 4\/13 on power plays and did not attempt a penalty shot. <\/p>\n
At the conclusion of the tournament, Team USA will head to Northern California where they will host Serbia in a four game exhibition series from June 4-8. Tickets for all four matches are currently on sale and can be purchased by clicking here. <\/p>\n
Scoring
\nUSA 10 (3, 2, 3, 2) M. Rosenthal 3, J. Samuels 2, B. Bonanni 2, A. Bowen 2, J. Mann 1
\nJPN 8 (1, 4, 0, 3)
\nSaves – USA – M. Baron – 10
\n6×5 – USA – 3\/6 – JPN 4\/13
\nPenalties – USA – 2\/2 – JPN 0\/0 <\/p>\n
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