Recap
In a thrilling water polo matchup at the Kreuzlingen FB / Hörnli, Genève Natation 1885 emerged victorious over the Lugano Sharks with a narrow 12-11 win in the 2023-2024 Cup Men league game on 17th May 2024.
The game started with the Lugano Sharks taking an early lead in the first quarter, ending with a score of 2-1 in their favor. Dusan Radivojevic of Lugano Sharks made an impact with two quick goals. However, Genève Natation 1885 fought back in the second quarter, with Ante Corusic’s goal on an extra man situation narrowing the gap.
The Lugano Sharks extended their lead in the second quarter, outscoring Genève Natation 1885 by 3 goals to make it 7-3 at halftime. Genève Natation 1885 responded strongly in the third quarter, with Ante Corusic continuing his scoring streak to bring the score to 8-9 in favor of Lugano Sharks.
As the game intensified in the final quarter, both teams traded goals back and forth. In the closing moments, with the score tied at 11-11, Ante Corusic of Genève Natation 1885 stepped up on an extra man situation to score his 6th goal of the game, sealing the victory for his team with a final score of 12-11.
Genève Natation 1885’s efficiency in converting extra man situations (44.44%) played a crucial role, compared to Lugano Sharks’ 20.0% conversion rate. The match showcased a display of skill and determination from both sides, with Genève Natation 1885 ultimately coming out on top in a closely contested encounter.
Official Match Report