Paris Olympics: Netherlands caps comeback with last-second goal to claim bronze over U.S. in women's water polo

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Sabrina van der Sloot's sixth goal of the match with one second to play finished off a Netherlands comeback over the U.S., 11-10, to win the bronze medal in Olympic women's water polo on Saturday.

Van der Sloot's winning goal gave Netherlands its first lead of the game after they trailed as much as 9-5 at one point.

The U.S. led 10-7 with over four minutes to play in the fourth quarter but two goals by Vivian Sevenich in 40 seconds and an equalizer by Bente Rogge with 1:19 to play set up a dramatic finish.

There was one last chance for the Americans but they were unable to get a shot off before a shot-clock violation, giving Netherlands nine seconds to try and take the lead. Following a timeout, van der Sloot found space to beat U.S. goalie Ashleigh Johnson for the team's fourth unanswered goal to take bronze.

Maddie Musselman, Jenna Flynn and Ryann Neushul each had two goals for the U.S. and Johnson made 10 saves. Netherlands cashed in on their power play opportunities, converting four of their eight chances.

This is the first time since women's water polo was added to the Olympics at Sydney 2000 that the U.S. has not medaled. They entered Paris as winners of the last three gold medals and and previously won two silvers and a bronze.

After the match, rapper Flavor Flav, who became the U.S. team's ultimate hype man and sponsor, expressed his support for the players.

The U.S. women went 3-0-1 in group play and advanced to the semifinals after defeating Hungary 5-4 in the quarterfinals. Their bid for a fourth straight gold medal ended after a loss to Australia following a penalty shootout in the semifinals.