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Only seconds into the match between the U.S. and the top-seeded Australian team, Kathryn Johnson found herself putting her body on the line to stop the opposing ball carrier in her tracks. Not only did she succeed, but she completely jarred the ball loose with the devastating hit. 

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Ultimately the match ended in a draw, although the U.S. team did advanced to the quarterfinals, where they later lost to New Zealand.

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