Group Played

We finished our group play last night against China. It was a close hard fought game and we came out with a 7-6 win. Because we tied Spain in points for group play tie breaker determined first and second in advancing to the quarterfinals. We beat Hungary by 1 and Spain won by 2 so we will advance second in our group and will play Italy in the quarter finals. The crowd support has been great and last night might have been the best yet. We met friends and family again after the game and it was a beautiful night in the Olympic Park.

On my way to meet up with the USA friends and families I bumped into one of my former players, Fabiana from Penn. She was a MBA student from Brasil. Incredible player and more importantly a great person and life-of-the-party fun (Brasilians know how to enjoy themselves). I hadn't seen her since she graduated in 2003. 9 years! I guess she's living and working in London. One of the highlights of my trip for sure.

Great Britain has had a rough go at the polo venue so far losing a close game, losing a blowout and losing a third game to Italy last night. Through it all they have played pretty well and their crowd support has been great. I've enjoyed being at their games and the fans are really out in force. Many of them have never seen water polo but want to be sure the teams feel the love. It's been a great experience.

Thumbs up for a great win. On to the Quarters.

Photo 1: USA!! Greatest fans in the world.
Photo 2: Team GB getting some love from the hometown fans
Photo 3: Fabiana!!
Photo 4: lights and sights of the Olympic Park after the game.