Recap

In a thrilling matchup at the Kreuzlingen FB / Hörnli pool, SC Kreuzlingen narrowly edged out Carouge Natation with a final score of 10-9 in the 2023-2024 National League A water polo game on the 27th of June, 2024.

SC Kreuzlingen got off to a strong start in the first quarter, taking a 4-2 lead, with Nemanja Silj opening the scoring for the home team. However, Carouge Natation fought back in the second quarter, outscoring SC Kreuzlingen 3-1 to level the playing field at 5-5 going into halftime.

The third quarter saw both teams trading blows, but SC Kreuzlingen managed to pull ahead once again with a 4-2 run, thanks to crucial goals from Robin Pleyer and Joel Herzog. As the game entered the final quarter, SC Kreuzlingen held a narrow lead of 9-7.

In a tense fourth quarter, both teams battled fiercely, but it was SC Kreuzlingen who held on to their lead until the final whistle. Despite Carouge Natation closing the gap to just one goal, SC Kreuzlingen’s defense stood strong to secure the narrow 10-9 victory.

Notable performances came from Hugo Roscio of Carouge Natation, who scored a total of 6 goals in the game, and Robin Pleyer of SC Kreuzlingen, who contributed 4 goals to his team’s winning effort.

The match was officiated by referees Evgeniy Belov and Tibor Simon, who oversaw a competitive and intense game between the two sides.

SC Kreuzlingen’s efficient conversion rate on penalty shots and extra man situations played a crucial role in securing the victory, with a 100.0% success rate on penalty shots and a 40.0% conversion rate on extra man situations.

Overall, it was a hard-fought and entertaining water polo match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer, with SC Kreuzlingen emerging victorious against a tough Carouge Natation side.

Official Match Report