The USA Men’s Senior National Team concluded day two of the FINA World League Super Final with a loss to Australia, 4-8. John Mann (Newport Beach, CA/California/NYAC) scored two goals and McQuin Baron (North Tustin, CA/Mater Dei HS/United) posted 9 saves in the loss. Team USA is back in action on Wednesday, playing against Hungary at 3:30 am PT and can be accessed by clicking here.
Alex Obert (Stockton, CA/Pacific/Sac Polo) and Michael Rosenthal (Miami, FL/USC/NYAC)each scored a goal in the second quarter to tie up the game, but Australia went on to build a three point lead by the end of the third quarter. Australia scored twice during the last quarter to increase their advantage. Mann scored his second goal, within the last minute of play to end the game at 4-8.
On power plays, Team USA went 0/10 while Australia was 2/7.
“Our man-up (attack) was terrible. This cost us the result. I cannot be satisfied with our performance,” said USA Head Coach Dejan Udovicic.
“You are always disappointed when you lose. You don’t play sports to lose. We are working on a lot of things in the team and building until the end of the summer. Being young is not an excuse and we have to come out and win games and have to execute. We have a ton of skill and a lot of kids and the young men are exceptional players and I actually believe in our future. It’s always good to play and battle against teams you know and set a benchmark with, and with Coach Dejan (Udovicic) we’re growing so much and learning so much. We came here to win as many games as we can and finish in the top two,” said John Mann.
18:30, Group B, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 4 AUSTRALIA 8
Quarters: 1-2, 2-1, 0-3, 1-2
Referees: Vojin Putnikovic (SRB), Adrian Alexandrescu (ROU)
Extra Man: USA 0/10, AUS 2/7
Pens: None
Teams:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: McQuin Baron, Nick Bell, Alex Obert (1), Michael Rosenthal (1), Anthony Daboub, Conner Cleary, Josh Samuels, Bret Bonnani, Alex Bowen, Nolan McConnell, Jackson Kimbell, John Mann (2), Jon Sibley. Head Coach: Dejan Udovicic.
AUSTRALIA: James Clark, Richie Campbell (3), George Ford (1), John Cotterill (1), Nathan Power, Jarrod Gilchrist, Aidan Roach (2), Aaron Younger, Lachlan Edwards (1), Tyler Martin, Mitch Emery, William Miller, Edward Slade. Head Coach: Elvis Fatovic.
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