What should've been a semifinal win in regulation for the US women turned into something more complex.
The US women's water polo team faced Australia today in a semifinal match. Whoever won would go on to face China for the gold medal.
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With only seconds left, the US led 9-8 and Australia is attacking. A last-gasp shot hits the crossbar, though, and the American keeper knocks it safely away.
With one second left, US coach Adam Krikorian calls a timeout.
BUT: the US didn't have possession when Krikorian called the timeout. It appears that an Australian player had her hand on the ball.
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