Team Netherlands celebrate after winning bronze in the Women’s Bronze Medal match between Team United States a

Water polo: Netherlands win women’s bronze!

We had a big shock yesterday in the women’s water polo competition after three-time defending Olympic champions USA lost to Australia in a semi-final shootout, meaning they had to contend for the bronze medal against the Netherlands this morning.

But it’s the Netherlands, led by Sabrina van der Sloot (six goals), who have just won the bronze after a stunning last second goal by Van der Sloot secured a 11-10 victory! The USA’s historic medal-winning run at the Olympic Games comes to a close.