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MARSEILLE, France — Djordje Mihailovic converted a penalty as the United States pounced early in a 4-1 victory over New Zealand to stave off possible elimination at the Olympics. A loss in Marseille could have ended the Americans' chance to advance to the knockout round. Mihailovic calmly hit the penalty in the eighth minute. Four minutes later, senior player Walker Zimmerman made it 2-0. Gianluca Busio and Paxten Aaronson also scored for the Americans. New Zealand avoided the shutout with Jesse Randall's late goal.
