Prague, Czech Republic - August 28 - The USA Men's Junior National Team opened play at the FINA Junior World Championships with a 12-7 win over Slovakia. Nico Tierney scored three goals in the win. Team USA returns to play tomorrow against the host Czech Republic at 3am et/12am pt. Live stats and streaming are available via Total Water Polo and can be accessed by
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The two sides were even through the first quarter with a 2-2 tie. Team USA pulled in front in the second quarter for a 5-4 edge at intermission. The third quarter was where things were decided as Team USA outscored Slovakia 6-3 to take control at 11-7. The United States added on one more goal in the fourth to take the match at 12-7.
Scoring -
Stats
USA 12 (2, 3, 6, 1) N. Tierney 3, E. Cain 2, G. Avakian 2, B. Zamanian 2, T. Reynolds 1, C. Hosea 1, C. Kranz 1
SVK 7 (2, 2, 3, 0) P. Tisaj 3, A. Ravinger 1, P. Adamec 1, D. Baco 1, B. Juhasz 1
