The United States Olympic Field Hockey Team’s hopes of advancing to the medal round took a big hit Thursday morning as they lost to Australia 1-0 in group play.
The Aussies out-muscled and outplayed the Americans for much of the game out shooting the U.S. 14-7.
The U.S. team, which trains at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center, had its chances especially in the first half when Lauren Crandall missed a penalty stroke that would have put America up 1-0. About four minutes later Anna Flanagan scored from a penalty corner to put the Aussies up for good.
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The Americans have struggled to score throughout the Olympics managing just two goals so far in three games.
The loss dropped the Americans back in Group B likely needing wins in their remaining games against South Africa and New Zealand to have any chance at finishing in the Top 2 of the group. They get their chance to make that happen Saturday when the play New Zealand.
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