November 23, 2017 | 10:00 a.m. PT
Match 4: USA 1, Canada 0

Canada was on attack for most of the first quarter producing multiple shots on goal to which USA's goalkeeper David Kristof (Darien, Conn.) rose to the challenge. In the 9th minute, Canada shot one into the goal but the umpires ruled a foot foul prior resulting in no goal. The second quarter saw USA become more aggressive on the counter attack but the score remained 0-0 at halftime.

Canada tried to regain control in the third quarter earning two offensive penalty corner chances in the first three minutes. The second which finished with a shot into the net, was called a no goal due to the shot being too high. USA responded with five penalty corners of their own in the final five minutes of play, as the final opportunity resulted in a shot from Graeme Jackson (Moorpark, Calif.) that bounced off the crossbar leaving the score still standing at 0-0.

The final quarter saw play go back and forth with the turning point being an offensive corner for USA at the five minute mark. Off the initial attempt, USA's shot sailed behind Canada's goalkeeper and was subsequently deflected by a defender's foot behind the goalkeeper, resulting in a penalty stroke for USA. Alberto Montilla (Allen, Texas) lined up and buried the ball stick-side into the goal, giving USA the 1-0 lead. The remainder of the game saw increased energy from both teams as the clock wound down, and ultimately USA held on for the game and series win.

Match Roster: Breslow, Curtis, Cutone, DeAngelis (C), Govaert, Hawley, Heller, Hennessy, Hommes, Jackson, Kristof (GK), Montilla, Quaile, Schofield (GK), G. Singh, P. Singh, Spach, Vig, Zuzick