Recap

Carouge Natation U15 Fights Off SC St. Gallen U15 in Thrilling 9-8 Victory

In a fiercely contested match held at Horgen HB / Bergli, the U15 teams of Carouge Natation and SC St. Gallen clashed in a thrilling water polo encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle on June 1st, 2024.

The game began with SC St. Gallen taking the lead in the first quarter with a goal from Nico Waridel. However, Carouge Natation quickly leveled the score with Kui Macharia finding the back of the net. The first quarter ended 2-1 in favor of SC St. Gallen.

The second quarter saw SC St. Gallen extend their lead to 5-2, with Mikka Rutz and Gian Kluser scoring crucial goals. Carouge Natation fought back valiantly, with Giuseppe Gargiulo and Luca Lanza narrowing the gap to 5-4 by halftime.

After the break, Carouge Natation turned the tide in their favor, outscoring SC St. Gallen 3-1 in the third quarter. Leandro Roth and Luca Lanza were instrumental in the comeback, putting their team ahead 7-6 heading into the final quarter.

The last quarter was a tense affair, with both teams trading blows. Luca Lanza and Milo Bang increased Carouge Natation’s lead to 9-7, but SC St. Gallen refused to back down. Mikka Rutz scored his third goal of the match to bring the score to 9-8, setting up a nervy finish.

Despite late exclusion fouls, Carouge Natation managed to hold on to their slim lead and secure a hard-fought 9-8 victory over SC St. Gallen. The Home Team’s resilience and clinical finishing proved to be the difference in a closely contested match that showcased the skill and determination of both teams.

Official Match Report