US beats Australia in women's World Cup final

Reported by The Associated Press on August 22, 2010

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - The United States took an early six-goal lead and held on for a 6-3 win over Australia in the women's water polo World Cup final Sunday, the Americans' first title since the inaugural event in 1979.

Both teams had one-goal wins in Saturday's semifinals. Australia, the defending champions, edged Russia 11-10 and the United States beat China 10-9. The Americans led Australia 6-0 at halftime.

In other matches Sunday, China defeated Russia 11-9 to take the bronze medal, while Canada beat Hungary 18-16 in a penalty shootout to finish fifth. Greece topped New Zealand 16-8 for seventh place in the eight-team tournament.

 

Who watches water polo?

 

Me.

 

Liar.

 

Nope.