Recap
In a dominating display of water polo skills, SC Kreuzlingen U13 triumphed over SC Schaffhausen U13 with a final score of 12-2 in the 2023-2024 U13 league match held at Winterthur HB / Geiselweid on June 15, 2024.
From the opening whistle, SC Kreuzlingen showed their superiority as Philipp Popp, Ioannis Paggios, and Nic Van der Schouw quickly put their team ahead with three goals in the first quarter, ending the period 3-0. Despite a brief resurgence from SC Schaffhausen in the second quarter, where Eren Kirlangic and Robert Muresanu found the back of the net, SC Kreuzlingen maintained their lead with goals from Nic Van der Schouw and Enola Spalinger, entering halftime with a 6-2 advantage.
The third quarter saw SC Kreuzlingen further extend their lead as Philipp Popp, Dunja Petrovic, and Nic Van der Schouw continued to find the target, resulting in a score of 9-2 heading into the final quarter. In the last period, SC Kreuzlingen sealed their victory with goals from Dunja Petrovic, Nic Van der Schouw, Eric Stumpf, and Tim Frank, ending the game with a resounding 12-2 victory.
SC Schaffhausen’s efforts were commendable, with Eren Kirlangic converting a penalty shot and Robert Muresanu capitalizing on an extra man situation, but they were ultimately outplayed by a clinical SC Kreuzlingen team. SC Kreuzlingen showcased their efficiency, converting all of their extra man situations, highlighting their strong tactical awareness and execution.
Referee Rale Moldovanov officiated the match with precision, ensuring a fair contest between the two teams. SC Kreuzlingen’s cohesive team performance and sharpshooting proved too much for SC Schaffhausen to handle, securing a convincing win in this U13 league encounter.
Official Match Report