Doha, Qatar - February 9 - The USA Men's National Team defeated Australia 16-10 today at the 2024 World Aquatics World Championships. Alex Bowen and Dylan Woodhead scored three goals a piece for the United States while Hannes Daube and Marko Vavic each scored twice. Team USA's final game of the tournament will be a match up with Romania on Thursday, February 15 against Romania at 10:30 am (Arabian Time) / 2:30 am et / Wednesday, February 14 11:30 pm pt. Live streaming is available via Peacock by clicking here (subscription required) with live stats from Total Water Polo by clicking here. Omega Timing provides official post game stats, access their results by clicking here.
Team USA and Australia were locked in a tight game throughout the first, Daube opened the scoring then Bowen added two to end the quarter with the USA up 4-3. Alex Obert and Ryder Dodd scored the fifth and sixth goals for the Americans then Australia got one back on a 6-on-5 play. Bowen, Dodd and Vavic each scored, then Australia notched two more before the half to make it 9-7.The score was 10-7 in favor of the Americans after Luca Cupido rebounded a shot in the goal. Australia closed the third quarter of play with a quick shot in by their Captain who earned their 8th goal of the match. In the final eight minutes, the United States and Australia went back and forth with the scoring and finally Vavic netted one last goal to make it 16-10.
The United States went 8/10 on power plays with 0/2 penalties and Australia went 3/9 on power plays and 1/1 on penalties.
Scoring - Scoresheet
USA 16 (4, 5, 3, 4) A. Bowen 3, D. Woodhead 3, H. Daube 2, M. Vavic 2, L. Cupido 1, C. Dodd 1, R. Dodd 1, B. Hallock 1, M. Irving 1, A. Obert 1
AUS 10 (3, 4, 1, 2) L. Pavillard 6, M. Maksimovic 3, C. Negus 1
6x5 - USA - 8/10 - AUS - 3/9
Penalties - USA - 0/2 - AUS 1/1
Saves - USA - D. Holland 2 A. Weinberg 1 - AUS - N. Porter 10
