U.S. women win water polo gold

Maggie Steffens (No. 6) of the United States shoots and scores a goal in the women’s water polo gold medal match Thursday.  (Al Bello / Getty Images)

USA’s Kami Craig, underwater, and Spain’s Laura Lopez Ventosa, left, compete for the ball during the women’s water polo final.  (Hannibal / EPA)

Spain’s Laura Ester Ramos attempts to make a save.  (Hannibal / EPA)

Maggie Steffens of the U.S. scores a penalty during Thursday’s gold medal match.  (Paul Gilham / Getty Images)

Kami Craig, left, of the United States is defended by Spain’s Lorena Miranda Dorado, center, goalkeeper Laura Ester Ramos, back, and Jennifer Pareja Lisalde.   (Julio Cortez / Associated Press)

The U.S. women’s water polo team poses for a victory photo after winning the gold medal match against Spain.  (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

Assistant water polo coach Dan Klatt, left, drags head coach Adam Krikorian into the pool after the U.S. women’s team won the gold medal.  (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)