Recap

In an intense U15 water polo match held at Carouge HB / Pervenches, the home team Carouge Natation U15 faced off against the formidable Lugano Aquatics U15. The game, officiated by Referee Branko Bjelanovic, proved to be a thrilling encounter for the fans in attendance.

Right from the start, both teams displayed their skills with a closely contested first quarter ending in a draw at 1-1. Giuseppe Gargiulo of Carouge Natation opened the scoring with a penalty shot, matching Lorenzo Cossu’s goal on an extra man situation for Lugano Aquatics.

However, the second quarter saw Lugano Aquatics seize control, netting three unanswered goals to take a commanding 4-1 lead into halftime. Christian Ravetta, Luka Krstic, and Giacomo Geninazzi all found the back of the net for the visiting team.

Carouge Natation showed resilience in the third quarter, with Kui Macharia and Diego Serra trading goals to keep the scoreline within reach at 5-2 in favor of Lugano Aquatics.

As the final quarter unfolded, Christian Ravetta continued to shine for Lugano Aquatics, securing a hat-trick with two goals to extend their lead to 7-2. Despite a late surge from Carouge Natation, including Luca Tirone migliore and Ella Gallay adding to the scoreline, it was not enough to overcome the deficit.

In the end, Lugano Aquatics emerged victorious with a final score of 7-4, showcasing their efficiency in converting extra man situations, while Carouge Natation’s efforts fell just short. The match served as a testament to the young talents on both teams, promising a bright future for water polo in the U15 league.

Official Match Report