Recap

Horgen Dominates St. Gallen in National League A Water Polo Match

The National League A water polo match between SC Horgen and SC St. Gallen took place on January 13, 2024, at the Clarens HB / Maladaire venue. Horgen put on an impressive display of skill and teamwork, ultimately securing a convincing victory with a final score of 18-8.

From the very beginning, Horgen showed their dominance, taking control of the game and leaving St. Gallen struggling to catch up. With a solid performance in the first quarter, Horgen took an early lead with six goals, while St. Gallen managed only two. Horgen’s teamwork was evident as they converted multiple extra man situations into goals, with Marko Manojlovic and Julian-Eloy Osinski both finding the back of the net.

The second quarter saw Horgen extending their lead even further. Philipp Herzog and Domonkos Szer were instrumental in widening the gap, scoring goals for Horgen. St. Gallen’s defense struggled to contain Horgen’s offensive prowess, conceding four goals in the second quarter alone. St. Gallen did manage to convert a penalty shot, courtesy of Levente David Miklos, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.

As the game progressed into the third quarter, Horgen continued to dominate. Marko Manojlovic and Djordje Manojlovic showcased their skills, adding to their goal tally. Despite a valiant effort from Janis Papageorgiou and Thomas Rusch, St. Gallen found it difficult to penetrate Horgen’s defense. Horgen controlled the game with a comfortable lead of 13-6 going into the final quarter.

In the fourth quarter, St. Gallen fought hard to narrow the margin, but Horgen’s superiority could not be denied. Djordje Manojlovic, Horgen’s star player, netted two more goals, showcasing his impressive scoring abilities. St. Gallen managed to pick up a couple of goals through Thomas Rusch and Adriano Bozzo, but it was too little, too late.

Horgen’s dominance was evident in their excellent conversion rate from both penalty shots and extra man situations. They scored 33.33% of their penalty shots and an impressive 100.0% of their extra man opportunities. St. Gallen, on the other hand, struggled in both areas, converting only one of their three penalty shots and one of their three extra man opportunities.

Overall, it was a commanding performance by SC Horgen, displaying their strength and skill in the water. Their victory over SC St. Gallen solidifies their position in the National League A, while St. Gallen must regroup and work on improving their performance in future matches.

Official Match Report