The USA beat New Zealand 2-0 in their fourth game of the six-test women's hockey series last night at Palmerston North. The win gives the visitors a 2-1 series lead, with two games still to play this weekend in the Wairarapa.
American Katie Reinprecht, scored from a penalty corner in the 13th minute with Caitlin van Sickle doubling it in the 50th minute.
The Black Sticks were awarded penalty corners in the final quarter but failed to convert.
"It was disappointing tonight, especially at the start, we had our chances and just didn't put them away.
"We didn't muscle up with them, they pushed us off the ball, we didn't win our one-on-ones," said co-captain Anita Punt.
