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[Gwangju Swimming] US pulls off three-peat in women's water polo

By Yonhap

Published : July 26, 2019 - 20:48

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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.
 
US women`s water polo players celebrate their gold medal at the FINA World Championships following an 11-6 victory over Spain in the final at Nambu University Water Polo Competition Venue in Gwangju, 330 kilometers south of Seoul, on July 26, 2019. (Yonhap) US women`s water polo players celebrate their gold medal at the FINA World Championships following an 11-6 victory over Spain in the final at Nambu University Water Polo Competition Venue in Gwangju, 330 kilometers south of Seoul, on July 26, 2019. (Yonhap)

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)

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