U.S. women's water polo team tops China
Posted August 10, 2008 11:00 pm
The U.S. women's team, with 10 first-time Olympians, overcame a shaky start to beat host China 12-11 in preliminary play.
"I can guarantee it won't be like that the rest of the tournament," Natalie Golda said.
In other preliminary action, Hungary beat the Netherlands 11-9, defending gold medalist Italy defeated reigning European champion Russia 9-8 and 2000 gold medalist Australia knocked off Greece 8-6.
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