Recap

Bissone Dominates Winterthur in Water Polo Showdown

In a thrilling water polo match held at the Bissone/Trevano HB venue, the home team SP Bissone emerged victorious with a commanding 21-8 win over SC Winterthur. The game, part of the 2023-2024 National League B, showcased the dominance and skill of the Bissone team throughout the four quarters of play.

Right from the start, Bissone established their control over the game, finishing the first quarter with a 4-2 lead. Paolo Bortone of SP Bissone opened the scoring just over seven minutes into the game, followed by a goal from Goran Fiorentini Jovanovic to put the home team ahead 2-0. Gaetano Graziani added another goal to extend the lead to 3-0. SC Winterthur fought back with a penalty goal from Edi Alijagic to narrow the gap, but Bissone’s excellent defense held firm, allowing them to finish the quarter with a two-goal advantage.

The second quarter saw SP Bissone’s dominance continue, as they outscored Winterthur 4-1 to further extend their lead. Goals from Gaetano Graziani, Jonathan Stoppani, and Fabrizio Di Patti helped Bissone create a comfortable buffer. Despite Winterthur’s Carlo Elia Grandis managing to find the back of the net, it was Bissone who headed into halftime with an 8-3 advantage.

Bissone’s strong performance did not waver in the third quarter, where they completely shut down Winterthur’s offense, preventing them from scoring. Driven by Paolo Bortone’s hat-trick and goals from Giljan Alfano and Deni Fiorentini Jovanovic, Bissone surged further ahead, extending their lead to 12-3. Winterthur’s struggles were compounded by Aneyrin Cédric Del Castillo missing a penalty shot, further highlighting Bissone’s defensive prowess.

Winterthur fought back valiantly in the fourth quarter, scoring five goals to Bissone’s nine. However, the deficit proved insurmountable, as Bissone’s earlier dominance sealed their fate. Paolo Bortone continued his impressive performance, registering two more goals to complete a five-goal haul for the match. Gaetano Graziani provided ample support with two more goals of his own, showcasing Bissone’s attacking strength.

In terms of statistics, Bissone struggled with penalty shots, failing to convert their only opportunity, while Winterthur managed to score two out of their four. Additionally, Bissone capitalized on two out of eight extra man situations, matching Winterthur’s success rate.

The match was a testament to SP Bissone’s skill, teamwork, and strong defensive display, while SC Winterthur put up a commendable fight against the dominant home team. With this win, Bissone solidifies their position as a force to be reckoned with in the National League B water polo scene.

Official Match Report