Semifinals here we come!
August 16, 2008 | 6:08 PMNatalie Golda
With our win over Russia, and the ever confusing bracketology of China losing to Italy - but by one goal and Italy scored less than 12 goals - we have a bye through the quarterfinals and go directly into the medal round. If we win one more game, we're in the Olympic final! We will play the winner of Australia/China. Hungary advanced to the semifinals from the other bracket and will face the winner of Italy/Holland.
Playing for a medal is an awesome feeling, and we're one step closer to bringing it home! We have a few days off (of competition, that is - we'll still train hard!) to get ready for our next opponent and iron out any kinks.
Natalie Golda is a member of the U.S. water polo team.
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