Recap
In an exciting match held at Genève / Varembé, Genève Natation 1885 secured a well-deserved victory over Carouge Natation in the 2023-2024 National League A. The game kicked off at 20:31 under the watchful eyes of the referees, Anna Fernandez Antolin and Marc Brugarolas.
The initial quarter saw both teams displaying their prowess in front of the goal, with the score tied at 4-4. Romain Blary of Carouge Natation opened the scoring, but Genève Natation 1885 responded swiftly with goals from Shota Maisuradze and Kresimir Butic. The back-and-forth action continued throughout the quarter, culminating in a deadlock at 4-4.
As the game progressed, Genève Natation 1885 shifted into high gear during the second quarter, dominating their opponents with a 3-0 scoreline. Kresimir Butic continued to shine, adding two more goals to his tally. Despite a missed penalty shot, Genève Natation 1885 extended their lead to 7-4 by the end of the quarter.
The momentum remained with Genève Natation 1885 in the third quarter as they further stretched their lead to 10-5. Ante Corusic and Kaya Karamustafa found the back of the net, solidifying their team’s position. Carouge Natation fought valiantly, but the gap widened as the quarter ended.
In the final quarter, Carouge Natation tried to stage a comeback, with Kiriakos Pontikeas scoring two quick goals. However, Genève Natation 1885’s defense held firm, with Kaya Karamustafa sealing the victory with his third goal of the match. The game ended with a final score of 11-7 in favor of Genève Natation 1885.
The match showcased thrilling water polo action, with Genève Natation 1885 displaying a cohesive team performance to outplay their opponents. With this victory, Genève Natation 1885 continues their impressive run in the league, while Carouge Natation will look to regroup and bounce back in their future fixtures.
Official Match Report