Water polo: USA wins crucial match against Australia

SYDNEY, Australia - The United States national water polo team

secured a valuable victory over host Australia, 6-4, Wednesday at the XI

Fina World Cup.

With both teams tied at 1-1 after the first half, the Americans jumped

out to a two-goal lead on tallies from Kyle Kopp and Robert Lynn.

After Australia cut the lead to 3-2, USA scored twice more on goals

from Chris Humbert and Tony Azevedo for a 5-2 advantage.

Australia again cut the lead to one with two quick goals, but Gavin

Arroyo scored with just under a minute to play to secure the win.

USA will take on Russia in the final preliminary match before heading

into the medal round.

The Americans are coached by Corona del Mar High coach John Vargas and

are captained by Orange Coast College men’s water polo and swimming coach

Chris Oeding.