The Spanish team achieved the most prestigious victory possible in women’s water polo, defeating the USA 11-13 in a thrilling contest. This is the second Olympic Games defeat for the Americans, three-time champions in London’12, Rio’16 and Tokyo’20, in the last 12 years.
The one in Miki Ocawhose two Olympic silver medals were obtained after defeats against the Americans in the final, came out determined to forget the past and, very good with the head gear, knew how to hold themselves and not break even the goalkeeper Ashley Johnson their private recital began even though they found themselves 3-1 down after the end Raney a superiority in the first quarter. Martina Terre He raised his level in goal and little Maika He took them down 3-2 at the end of the first quarter, a short distance. Just what they want.
Two goals in a row on two long shots from Judith Forca and Pili Pena They gave Spain the first advantage (3-4) midway through the second quarter, a difference they maintained at halftime. Half a match in the bag and the Americans, under control. And in that moment, Spain believed.
The third quarter was an uncontrolled artillery frenzy, with goals on both sides from every possible angle. Spain, with a very inspiring Bea Ortiz (5 goals) who seemed to find all the gaps left by the usually invincible Ash Johnson, managed to raise himself five goals (6-11), a gap against which no one remembered in the US. However, the Americans were three-time Olympic champions for a reason and they never gave up. A 3-0 run by Prentice, Mussels and Flynn closed the quarter 9-11.
At the start of the final set it looked like everything was falling apart for Spain after a missed penalty Elena Ruiz which ended with an American goal after Terré’s only mistake between the posts after a stinging shot from Gilchrist. 10-11 and Spain can feel the breath of the champions on their necks.
But this is Miki Oca’s women’s day. Annie Espar regained the distance (10-12), Terré responded by stopping a penalty from Musselman and Leightonto the buoy, tying the knot in a victory for self-esteem.
Source: La Verdad
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