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[Gwangju Swimming] US pulls off three-peat in women's water polo
By YonhapPublished : July 26, 2019 - 20:48
GWANGJU -- The United States captured its third straight world title in women's water polo on Friday, defeating Spain 11-6 to cap off an undefeated run to the top.
The US became the first team in FINA World Championships history to win three consecutive women's water polo titles.
The US became the first team in FINA World Championships history to win three consecutive women's water polo titles.
Friday's game was a rematch of the 2017 final, when the Americans prevailed 13-6. The US never trailed in the match that was held on a day of heavy downpours.
The US led 3-1 after the opening quarter. Spain pulled even with two straight goals in the second frame but the US responded with two goals to enter the second half up 5-3.
The Americans added four more unanswered goals to open up a 9-3 lead, and cruised to a five-goal victory.
Kiley Neushul led the US with three goals. Spain outshot the U.S. 20-16 in the loss.
Earlier Friday, Australia edged out Hungary 10-9 to take the bronze medal. (Yonhap)
