Lima, Peru - March 13 - The USA Women's National Team took home bronze at the FINA Intercontinental Cup following a final day loss to Australia, 11-4. Emily Ausmus scored twice in the loss with
Amanda Longan adding 8 saves in net as Team USA wraps play in Peru with a 4-2 record. Longan, an Olympic gold medalist, earned top goalkeeper of the tournament honors. A complete match replay is available below.
Australia got off to the hot start opening up a 3-0 lead after the first quarter. Team USA had a strong second quarter holding the Aussies scoreless while getting on the board with a goal to trail 3-1 at halftime. The third quarter was more even up with Australia outscoring Team USA 3-2 to take a 6-3 lead going to the fourth. The final quarter was the deciding factor as Australia surged ahead with a five goal burst to take the match 11-4. Team USA went 2/7 on power plays with no penalties attempted while Australia went 2/4 on power plays and 2/3 on penalties.
Scoring
USA 4 (0, 1, 2, 1) E. Ausmus 2, J. Flynn 1, M. Netherton 1
AUS 11 (3, 0, 3, 5) B. McClean 4, Z. Arancini 3, P. Casey 1, C. Andrews 1, T. Fasala 1, L. Mihailovic 1
Saves - USA - A. Longan 8 - AUS - G. Palm 6
6x5 - USA - 2/7 - AUS - 2/4
Penalties - USA - 0/0 - AUS - 2/3
