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Hungary beats Brazil 10-6 to clinch spot in quarterfinals

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Hungary goaltender Viktor Nagy held his fingers to his lips, and the crowd responded with a loud round of boos.

Brazil was looking to win Group A in the Olympic men's water polo tournament. Australia was hoping to sneak into the quarterfinals. Nagy had other ideas.

Nagy made 12 saves, and Hungary beat Brazil 10-6 on Sunday to remain the only unbeaten team in the competition.

"That's his standard. When he is in good form, he is the best goalie in the world," Hungary driver Daniel Varga said. "I think in the last three games if he shows this performance we got a chance to win (the) Olympic Games.