Game #1: Venezuela vs. China

China and Venezuela kicked off day three of the FINA Intercontinental Women's Water Polo tournament today. Venezuela came out strong but could not hold off China's aggressive play. China led the first half 12-4 with a dominating offense. China's goalie Lin Peng played the entire game as well as Venezuela's goalie Angela Calvo. China went on to win the game 24-6.

The Chinese offense was led by Song Dong Lun scored 5 goals. Other scorers for China included: Li Shu Jin (2), Sun Yu Jun (3), Chew Hui Li (2), Zhang Cong(1), Zhao Zi Han(4), Tian Jia Ning(1), Wang Xin Yan(1). Venezuela's offense was lead by Yineldy Araujo with 3 goals. Other scorers included: Jeisnaimil Agelvis(2), Dulce Hernandez(1),Sun Ya Ting(5).

Team China Scorers: Song Dong Lun-5 goals Sun Yu Jun -3 goals Chew Hui Li-2 goals Sun Yating -5 goals Zhang Cong -1 goal Zhao Zi Han-4 goals Tian Jia Ning - 1 goal Li Shu Jin -2 goals Wang Xin Yan-1 goal

Team Venezuela Scorers: Jeisnaimil Agelvis-2 goals Dulce Hernandez-1 goal Yineldy Araujo-3 goals

Game #2: Canada vs. Japan

Canada and Japan faced each other in the second game of the day here at Riverside Aquatics Complex. Canada started off the first half strong with putting in the first two goals of the game, but Japan was quick to answer each of those goals to keep it a close game. Canada took the lead to end the half 6-5. Second half was in favor of Canada as they came out strong offensively. Canada went on to win the game 15-6.

The Canadian offense was led by Krystina Alogbo, Monika Eggens, and Joelle Bekhazi with three goals a piece. Other scorers were Katrina Monton(1), Emma Wright(1), Carmen Eggens(1), Christine Robinson(1), Elyse Lemay-Lavoie(1). The Japanese offense was led by both Tsubasa Mori and Misa Shiga with two goals a piece. Other scorers were Ayaka Takahashi(1), and Yumi Nakano(1).

Team Canada Scorers: Krystina Alogbo-3 goals Monika Eggens-3 goals Joelle Bekhazi- 3 goals Elyse Lemay-Lavoie- 2 goals Emma Wright-1 goal Katrina Monton 1 goal Christine Robinson-1 goal Carman Eggens-1 goal

Team Japan Scorers: Tsubasa Mori-2 goals Misa Shiga- 2 goals Ayaka Takahashi-1 goal Yumi Nakano-1 goal

Game #3: Australia vs. Brazil

The third game of the day took place between Australia and Brazil. The first half was a well fought battle to keep the score close. Australia came out with the first goal of the match, Brazil was quick to answer with a goal of their very own. Both teams scored two more goals ending the half a 3-3 tie. Australia came out and pulled away from Brazil throughout the last half and managed to score six more goals to win the game 9-6. Both Lilian Hedges for Australia and Tess Oliveria for Brazil played phenomenal game as goalies.

The Australian offense was lead by Gemma Beadsworth with four goals of her own. Other scorers included: Isobel Bishop(1), Ashleigh Southern(1), Maddy Steere(1), Keesja Gofers(1), Rowie Webster(1). The Brazilian Offense was lead by Melani Dias with 3 goals of her own. Other scorers include: Viviane Bahia(1), Izabella Chiappini(2).

Team Australia Scorers Gemma Beadsworth-4 goals Isobel Bishiop-1 goal Ashleigh Southern-1 goal Maddy Steere-1 goal Keesja Gofers-1 goal Rowie Webster 1 goal

Team Brazil Scorers Melani Dias-3 goals Viviane Bahia-1 goal Izabella Chiappini 2 goals

Game #4: United States vs. Kazakhstan

The USA Women picked up their second straight victory at the FINA Intercontinental Tournament with a 16-5 defeat of Kazakhstan. This moves Team USA to 2-0 in Group A play in a tie for first place with Canada. Team USA will meet Canada on Thursday evening at 7:30pm. Jillian Kraus (Santa Ana, CA/UCLA/SOCAL) led the offense with three goals while EB Keeve (Naperville, Ill/Arizona State/West Suburban) went the distance in net with nine saves. Team USA came out with a great start and a balanced attack that saw 10 different players score goals. Team USA opened with three unanswered goals in the first three minutes before Kazakhstan answered with their first goal. Once more Team USA responded with a goal but Kazakhstan was quick to answer that goal making it a close game at 4-2. The first half ended with a 6-2 lead by United States, but once the second half was under way the U.S. took the reigns and scored six goals that went unanswered. At the start of the third period Jillian Kraus managed to put it in the back of the net to stretch the lead to 13-2. Natalya Shepelina of Kazakhstan got one past Keeve for a 13-3 score but by then it was too late. Maddie Musselman (Newport Beach, CA/Corona del Mar HS/CdM Aquatics) followed with an outside shot for a 14-3 lead and Team USA would go on to take the match by a score of 16-5.

The United States offense was led by Jillian Kraus and Kaleigh Gilchrist with three goals a piece. Other scorers included: Madeline Rosenthal(1), Marisa Young(1), Colleen O'Donnell (2), Caroline Clark (2), Priscilla Orozco (1), Madeline Musselman (1), Makenzie Fischer(1), Kameryn Craig(2). Kazakhstan goals were scored by the following: Natalya Shepelina(1), Anna Turova(1), Anastassiya Mirshina(1), Zamaria Myrzabekova(1), Marina Gritsenko(1).

Team U.S. Scorers: Jillian Kraus(3), Kaleigh Gilchrist(3), Madeline Roesnthal(1), Marisa Young(1), Colleen O'Donnell(2), Caroline Clark(2), Priscilla Orozco(1), Madeline Musselman(1), Makenzie Fischer(1), Kameryn Craig(2).

Team Kazakhstan Scorers: Natalya Shepelina(1), Anna Turova(1), Anastassiya Mirshina(1), Zamaria Myrzabekova(1), Marina Gritsenko(1).

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