Recap
In a thrilling water polo match between SC Horgen II and SC Winterthur in the 2023-2024 National League B, the spectators were treated to a nail-biting contest at the Horgen FB/Käpfnach venue on the 2nd of June, 2024. The game started at 20:14 under the watchful eyes of referees Fabio De nicola and Hubert Ackermann.
The away team, SC Winterthur, managed to secure a narrow victory with a final score of 11-12 against the home team, SC Horgen II. The game was characterized by intense back-and-forth action, with both teams demonstrating impressive offensive and defensive skills.
SC Winterthur took the lead early on, dominating the first quarter with a score of 3-6. However, SC Horgen II fought back in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to 4-8 by halftime. The third quarter saw both teams trading goals, with SC Winterthur maintaining their lead at 6-10. In a dramatic final quarter, SC Horgen II mounted a comeback, scoring five goals to bring the score to a tense 11-12.
Despite their efforts, SC Horgen II fell just short of securing a comeback victory. Notable performances included Hrvoje Roguljic and Rohan Yuri Negro for SC Horgen II, as well as Carlo Elia Grandis and Levi Gabriele for SC Winterthur.
SC Horgen II struggled with their penalty shots, failing to convert both opportunities, while SC Winterthur capitalized on their extra man situations, scoring 3 out of 5 (60%). The match was a showcase of skill and determination from both teams, providing an exciting spectacle for the fans in attendance.
Official Match Report