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The 21st round of the Water Polo Regional League delivered high-intensity action, with thrilling comebacks, defensive masterclasses, and a dramatic penalty shootout. Jadran HN showcased their dominance, while Jug Dubrovnik edged Solaris in a nail-biter. Novi Beograd survived a tense showdown in Šabac, and Mladost claimed a hard-fought win over Jadran Split. Here’s a quick recap of all the matches from this exciting round!
Primorje vs. Jadran HN (8–17): Primorje shocked Jadran HN with a quick 3–0 lead, yet the visitors slowly regained dominance. The teams were tied by halftime, and Primorje took a brief lead of 8–7 at the start of the third quarter. Afterward, Jadran Herceg Novi’s attack erupted – they netted ten consecutive goals in the last fifteen minutes to secure a commanding 17–8 win.
Solaris vs. Jug Dubrovnik (13–14): In a dramatic conclusion, Jug Dubrovnik narrowly defeated Solaris, securing a 14–13 victory. Solaris began the match strongly and held the lead for a significant portion of it, but Jug made a late comeback in the last quarter to surpass the home team. Ultimately, Jug’s experience shone through as they clinched victory by a lone goal.
Valis Valjevo vs. Primorac (9–14): Primorac Kotor achieved an easy victory against Valis, with a score of 14–9. By the half, the guests had established a formidable 7–2 advantage and maintained their control throughout. Valis enhanced their scoring in the second half, yet they were unable to challenge Primorac’s lead, resulting in a routine win for the Montenegrin team.
Mladost vs. Jadran Split (9–8): Mladost Zagreb secured a slim 9–8 win in a tightly contested defensive clash. Marcelić from Mladost made 11 saves and Jadran’s Bijač had 13, demonstrating the excellence of both goalkeepers, as neither team could gain an early advantage. Late in the game, the score was tied at 7–7 until Mladost’s Andrija Bašić scored twice in the final minutes, putting his team ahead 9–7. In the final moments, Jadran Split scored to bring the score to 9–8, but Mladost secured the victory.
Šabac vs. Novi Beograd (13–16, after penalties): Novi Beograd triumphed over Šabac in a thrilling match that ended in a penalty shootout. The guests took a 2–0 lead, but Šabac rallied to go up 6–5 by the midpoint of the game. After regulation, the teams were tied at 12–12 as the seesaw second half concluded. Novi Beograd secured a hard-fought victory in this tense encounter by outscoring Šabac 4–1 in the shootout.
Radnički vs. Crvena Zvezda (9–6): Radnički Kragujevac managed to outplay Crvena Zvezda, securing a 9–6 victory thanks to a strong defensive performance. The game was closely contested in the early stages (with a tie score of 2–2 halfway through the second period) until Radnički put together a 3–0 run to establish a lead. Crvena Zvezda managed to close the gap to one goal at 7–6, yet Radnički’s defense remained resolute. Radnički secured victory with late power-play goals from Gavrilović and Rašović.
