Serbia got off to a quick start going ahead 2-0 after the first period. They kept up the intensity in the second period posting three more goals to take a 5-1 lead at halftime. A strong third period put Serbia in position for victory as they outscored Team USA 3-0 to hold an 8-1 lead going into the final quarter. Team USA looked to stage a major rally in the final eight minutes as they tallied five goals but it wouldn’t be enough as Serbia countered with two more strikes on the way to the 10-6 win.
Team USA went 3/12 on power plays and 0/1 on penalty shots while Serbia was 5/7 on power plays and 1/1 on penalty shots. The silver medal finish equals Team USA’s best finish at this event. In 2008 the United States also earned silver after losing to Serbia 7-3 in the title match.
Scoring
USA 6 (0, 1, 0, 5) A. Obert 1, L. Cupido 1, A. Bowen 1, B. Bonanni 1. B. Hallock 1, N. Vavic 1
SRB 10 (2, 3, 3, 2)
Saves – USA – M. Moses 7 – M. Baron 6
6×5 – USA – 3/12 – SRB – 5/7
Penalties – USA – 0/1 – SRB- 1/1
Swimming news courtesy of USA Water Polo.
