The 13 members of the U.S. Olympic women’s water polo team didn’t shout or pump their fists. Minutes earlier, the U.S. defeated Hungary, 14-10, in the semifinals to advance to the gold-medal game against Italy on Friday. “We don’t just want to be on the podium, we want to be on the top of the podium,” center forward Kami Craig said. Rita Keszthelyi led Hungary with four goals, though Barbara Bujka, the team’s dangerous center forward, managed only two goals thanks to early foul trouble and aggressive U.S. pressure. “We haven’t given up 10 goals in a long time.”Italy, which last won women’s water polo gold in 2004, defeated Russia, 12-9. to advance to the championship game.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 18, 2016 00:44 UTC