June 27, 2014
Cegled, Hungary - June 27 - The USA Women's Senior National Team fell to Hungary 10-9 in an exhibition match played yesterday in Hungary. Kiley Neushul (Goleta, CA/Stanford/SBWPF) scored four goals in the loss while Ashleigh Johnson (Miami, FL/Princeton/Gulliver Riptides) posted nine saves in net. The match was part of a common training session with the Hungarian National Team in advance of the Kirishi Cup starting on July 1 in Kirishi, Russia. For more information on the Kirishi Cup, including live streaming info, click here.
Hungary got off to a strong start posting a 3-0 lead after the first period. Team USA battled back with a 4-1 second period to even the match at 4-4 at halftime. The two teams were even in the third period with both sides scoring two goals leaving the match even at 6-6 going to the fourth period. In the final quarter Hungary was one goal better than Team USA pulling out the 10-9 victory.
The United States went 5/12 on power plays and did not attempt a penalty while Hungary was 4/8 on power plays and 1/2 on penalties. Team USA opens the Kirishi Cup with Hungary on July 1 in Russia. Athletes from goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson's high school water polo team, Ransom Everglades, were on hand to cheer on Team USA and meet with the National Team after the match.
Scoring
USA 9 (0, 4, 2, 3) K. Neushul 4, M. Steffens 2, A. Dries 1, A. Williams 1, K. Gilchrist 1
HUN 10 (3, 1, 2, 4)
Saves - USA - A. Johnson 9
6x5 - USA - 5/12 - HUN - 4/8
Penalties - USA - 0/0 - HUN - 1/2
