JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia - As the forecast predicted thunder and rain all afternoon, the 5th/6th place match between the U.S. U-21 Men's National Team and Japan was delayed due to safety reasons. Athletes were restricted to their respectively locker rooms where they anxiously had to wait to be able to step on the turf. The all clear was granted by the FIH officials and after a a hurried warm-up, the game started. Coming off the delay, the young USA squad was not ready to play mentally allowing a very quick Japan team to get on the board early and often as the score line finished in favor of Japan 11-0.
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