U.S. Olympic Team Picks Up Second Tie

Posted Aug 13, 2008

Another shaky start. More late game heroics. The U.S. Olympic Team for Women's Field Hockey tied 1-1 with Japan at the Olympic Green Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Japan, the fifth-ranked team in the world, jumped out to an early lead in the 12th minute with a goal from Koari Chiba. The USA answered with field goal of their own from team captain Kate Barber in the 58th minute. (Tar Heel Blue)

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