London Olympics | water polo

Andro Buslje of Croatia celebrates winning the men’s water polo quarterfinal match against the United States. (Phil Walter / Getty Images)

Aug. 8, 2012 3:03 PM PT

The U.S. men’s water polo team lost its quarterfinal match with Croatia, and with it, any hopes for a medal.

United States goalkeeper Merrill Moses is unable to stop a shot by Miho Boskovic of Croatia during a men’s quarterfinal water polo match. Croatia won, eliminating the U.S. from medal contention. (Julio Cortez / Associated Press)

Jesse Smith of the United States, right, is challenged by Croatia’s Sandro Sukno during their men’s water polo quarterfinal match. (Martin Bernetti / AFP/Getty Images)

United States men’s water polo coach Terry Schroeder can’t bear to watch anymore of his team’s quarterfinal loss to Croatia. (Julio Cortez / Associated Press)

Andro Buslje, left, of Croatia defends against Ryan Bailey of the United States during their quarterfinal water polo match. (Julio Cortez / Associated Press)