Recap

In an exciting U11 water polo match held at Kreuzlingen HB/Egelsee on the 1st of June 2024, SC Winterthur hosted SC Kreuzlingen, providing fans with a display of young talent in the pool. The referee for the day, Benjamin Redder, oversaw an intense battle between the two teams.

Both teams started off the game strongly, with the first quarter ending in a 1-1 tie. Felix Neukom of SC Winterthur opened the scoring, only for Alexander Sauer of SC Kreuzlingen to equalize shortly after. The game was evenly poised as the teams headed into the second quarter.

In the second quarter, Carlo Eggenberger of SC Kreuzlingen made his mark by scoring to give his team a slim lead. However, Kim Bühler of SC Winterthur responded swiftly, ensuring the teams remained deadlocked at 2-2 going into halftime.

As the game resumed, SC Kreuzlingen began to assert their dominance. Nic Van der Schouw and Tim Frank found the back of the net, giving their team a 4-2 lead by the end of the third quarter. Despite Matei Soltermann pulling one back for SC Winterthur, SC Kreuzlingen held a narrow advantage heading into the final quarter.

The fourth quarter belonged to SC Kreuzlingen, with Tim Frank, Carlo Eggenberger, and Nic Van der Schouw all adding to their tally, securing a convincing 7-3 victory over SC Winterthur. SC Winterthur managed to convert one of their three extra man situations, showcasing their resilience in attack.

In the end, SC Kreuzlingen’s clinical finishing proved to be the difference as they emerged victorious in this thrilling U11 water polo encounter. Both teams displayed skill and determination, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead in the 2023-2024 league.

Official Match Report