Spain rallies to a draw with U.S. in women's water polo

London, England – Spain erased a three-goal deficit in the final three minutes to tie the United States during Wednesday's group play in the women's water polo competition.

The U.S. was ahead 9-6, but a goal from Jennifer Pareja got Spain within two. Maica Garcia tallied twice in the final two minutes to tie the match.

The result means both are 1-0-1 at the top of Group A, with just one match aside remaining in the preliminary round.

Hungary edged China, 11-10, in the other Group A match Wednesday. Australia routed Great Britain, 16-3, to improve to 2-0 in Group B. Russia also moved to 2-0 in that group with a 7-4 defeat of Italy.