U.S. men’s water polo team beats China, 8-4

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The first match for the U.S. men’s water polo team was Sunday against host China, but it was no problem for captain Tony Azevedo. The Long Beach Wilson High graduate led all scorers with five goals. Goalkeeper Merrill Moses of Rancho Palos Verdes had 11 saves. The U.S. beat China, 8-4.

The U.S. next plays Italy on Tuesday.

-- Debbie Goffa