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Posted: 08.07.2012 at 12:27 PM

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Felipe Perrone Rocha, right, of Spain takes a shot at goal as Pietro Figlioli, center, and Christian Presciutti of Italy defend during their men's water polo preliminary round match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday. / AP photo

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