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With Six Goals Against Canada, Team Captain Tony Azevedo Helps U.S. Men Secure Five Goal Lead Over Their Northern Competitors to Earn Spot in 9th Place Final Round
By Jennifer Ross // United States Water Polo // March 29, 2007
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Center - The U.S. Men were favored to win their match-up against Canada today, having won all three of their previous meetings with their Northern competitors at the World Championships. Today's game was no different with the U.S. taking an early lead in the first quarter that left Canada playing catch-up throughout the match. With his performance today, captain Tony Azevedo moves ahead of fellow championship leading goalscorers, Kevin Graham (CAN) and Aleksandar Sapic (SRB).
Today's Game Recap
Men's Classification Matches :
JPN 9 vs NZL 10
RSA 12 vs CHN 13
USA 16 vs CAN 11
AUS 15 vs ROU 9
Men's Quarter Final Matches :
SRB 8 vs GRE 3
CRO 13 vs RUS 3
ESP 7 vs ITA 5
HUN 13 vs GER 6
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