Recap

In a thrilling match held at Lugano / Trevano HB, the U17 teams of Lugano Aquatics and SC Kreuzlingen faced off in a competitive water polo showdown. The game, part of the 2023-2024 U17 league, kicked off at 18:10 with referee Lucas Bächtold overseeing the proceedings.

The match started with both teams displaying impressive skill, ending the first quarter with a tie of 2 goals each. Nikola Paunovic of Lugano Aquatics opened the scoring, only for Christian Würth of SC Kreuzlingen to respond effectively. The second quarter saw Lugano Aquatics taking a slight lead, outscoring their opponents 3-1, thanks to goals from players like Gabriele Pizzoli and Amin Scala.

As the game progressed into the third quarter, Lugano Aquatics continued to dominate, further extending their lead to 7-4 by the end of the quarter. Amin Scala and Alessandro Carnovale were instrumental in securing crucial goals for the home team. SC Kreuzlingen fought hard, with Christian Würth scoring vital goals to keep his team in the game.

The final quarter saw SC Kreuzlingen mounting a comeback effort, netting 4 goals compared to Lugano Aquatics’ 3 goals in the quarter. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the lead established by Lugano Aquatics earlier in the game. Nikola Paunovic sealed the victory for Lugano Aquatics with a hat-trick, finishing the match with a final score of 12-8 in favor of the home team.

Overall, it was a fiercely contested match, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination. Despite SC Kreuzlingen’s efforts to stage a comeback in the final quarter, Lugano Aquatics’ early lead proved decisive in securing the victory. The fans were treated to an exciting game of water polo, filled with impressive goals and intense moments in the pool.

Official Match Report