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But here in Italy, on home ice, the Italian team proved to be too much.
in the gold medal race, and it wasn't even close, Italy winning by four and a half seconds.
The Americans end up with a silver medal.
In the women's team pursuit, the U.S.
was viewed as a medal contender.
The American women made it to the bronze medal race, but were beaten by Japan.
For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Milan.
and Canada both advanced with victories in their semifinal matches.
Canada had a tougher time beating Switzerland 2-1.
That sets up another U.S.-Canadian showdown in women's ice hockey.
It will be the seventh time the two countries have met with Olympic gold on the line.
forward Taylor Heise says she can't wait.
women easily beat the Canadians in a preliminary game 5-0, and the Americans are favored on Thursday.
For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Milan.