USA Women Best Brazil for Third Straight Win in FINA Intercontinental Cup

Lima, Peru – March 9 - The USA Women's Senior National Team made it three straight wins at the FINA Intercontinental Cup in Peru with a 13-5 victory over Brazil. Emily Ausmus led the Americans with five goals and Taylor Smith added four goals in the win. Amanda Longan led the defense in net with nine saves. A full replay is available below.
 
Team USA took an early lead following the opening quarter at 6-2. The second quarter saw the United States stretch the lead by a goal as they led 8-3 heading into halftime. In the third, both teams only scored once, and Team USA led 9-4 going to the fourth. In the fourth, the Americans cemented the victory with a 4-1 quarter score to propel themselves to the 13-5 win.
 
Team USA went 4/12 on power plays and 2/5 on penalty shots while Brazil went 4/7 on power plays with no penalties attempted.
 
Scoring
USA 13 (6, 2, 1, 4) E. Ausmus 5, T. Smith 4, A. Pearson 1, J. Flynn 1, M. Netherton 1, A. Stryker 1
BRA 5 (2, 1, 1, 1) S. Rezende Ferreira 3, M. Palaro Dias 1, A. Beatriz Mantellato Dias 1
Saves - USA - A. Longan 6 - BRA - T. Pregolini 7
6x5 - USA - 4/12 - BRA - 4/7
Penalties - USA - 2/5 - BRA - 0/0



Team USA returns to action tomorrow against Argentina at 11:00am et/8:00am pt with live streaming available by clicking here.