The Spanish men’s water polo team closed out with success, for two total wins and one total loss, its preparatory series in Los Angeles against the team of USA. This time, the men from David Martin won by 10-13 in the most convincing party of the three that ever lived on American soil. Beyond the result, again, the important thing is to continue adding the arrangements for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.
A great one Edu Lorriowith eleven stops, and Alberto Munarriz, with three goals, led the national team. On the American side, Ryder Dodd with three goals he led his attack, on a day with six stops Adrian Weinberg and there are five for Drew Holland. This time, Spain remained at 3/8 in superiority, a facet incorrect all week, and at 1/1 in penalties. The United States finished with 5/10 and 2/2 respectively in those facets.
The match started with a lot of rhythm. Hannes Daube put the United States ahead with an outside shot, but Álvaro Granados with a penalty and Álex Bustos responded for the Spanish team. Ben Hallock and Roger Tahull swapped goals and Ryder Dodd made it 3-3. however, Alberto Munarriz’s double gave Spain a 3-5 lead after the first quarter.
Max Irving, Luca Cupido and Ryder Dodd turned the score around in the second quarter with many problems in attack for the team, which could not find the goal formula. At least until Bernat Sanahuja managed to score again in the last minute for a team that made it 6-6 rest
Sanahuja put Spain ahead again in the third set, although Johnny Hooper tied for superiority. Sergi Cabanas and Ben Hallock went ahead and Unai Biel and Ryder Dodd made it 9-9 late in the third quarter. again Biel took the reins for the Spanish team to give them a 9-10 lead with the last eight minutes remaining.
Hooper drew them level with a penalty, but Spain managed to rebuild their defense to grab the winner in the last minute. Blai Mallarach, Alberto Munarriz, Álex Bustos and the stops of Edu Lorrio were decisive for seal of 10-13 where Spain successfully closed its preparations for the American lands before returning home.
Match sheet
10-United States: Scorers Ryder Dodd 3, Ben Hallock 2, Johnny Hooper 2, Luca Cupido 1, Hannes Daube 1 and Max Irving 1. Saves: 6 Adrian Weinberg and 5 Drew Holland
13-Spain: Scorers Alberto Munarriz 3, Unai Biel 2, Álex Bustos 2, Bernat Sanahuja 2, Sergi Cabanas 1, Álvaro Granados 1, Blai Mallarach 1 and Roger Tahull 1. Saves: 11 Edu Lorrio
Parts: 3-5, 3-1, 3-4 and 1-3
Superiority: 5/10 United States with 2/2 in penalties and 3/8 Spain with 1/1 in penalties.
Incidents: Third preparatory match for the Paris Olympic Games played in Los Angeles
Source: La Verdad
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