Recap

In an intense water polo match held at Basel HB / St. Jakob (Joggeli) on 16th March 2024, the local team WSV Basel Women took on SC Winterthur Women in the 2023-2024 National League Women.

The game started at 18:45 under the watchful eye of referee Josh Shanas, with WSV Basel Women coming out strong in the first quarter, leading with a score of 3-0. The home team continued their dominance into the second quarter, extending their lead to 7-1 by halftime.

In the third quarter, WSV Basel Women displayed their offensive prowess, scoring 5 goals while maintaining a solid defense, limiting SC Winterthur Women to just 1 goal. The score stood at 12-2 going into the final quarter.

Despite a spirited comeback attempt by SC Winterthur Women in the fourth quarter, where they outscored WSV Basel Women 7-4, it was too little too late. WSV Basel Women’s lead proved insurmountable as they sealed the victory with a final score of 16-9.

Key players for WSV Basel Women included Anna Gesheva, who scored 5 goals throughout the match, and Paola De feo, who contributed 4 goals. WSV Basel Women displayed efficiency in penalty shots, converting 2 out of 2 attempts at 100.0%.

It was a well-deserved victory for WSV Basel Women, showcasing their skill and teamwork on both ends of the pool. SC Winterthur Women fought hard but ultimately fell short in their efforts to stage a comeback.

With this win, WSV Basel Women solidify their position in the league standings, while SC Winterthur Women will look to bounce back in their next fixture.

Official Match Report