Recap

In an intense U17 water polo match held at the Kreuzlingen FB / Hörnli, SC Kreuzlingen U17 faced off against Lausanne Aquatique U17 in a thrilling encounter. The game took place on the 4th of May, 2024, with kickoff at 17:57 under the watchful eye of referee Ruben Garcia.

The home team, SC Kreuzlingen U17, managed to secure a narrow victory over their opponents, Lausanne Aquatique U17, with a final scoreline of 10-9. The match was tightly contested throughout, with each quarter seeing both teams trading goals back and forth.

SC Kreuzlingen U17 got off to a strong start in the first quarter, taking a 3-1 lead. Christian Würth played a key role in the early stages, scoring three goals including two penalty shots. Lausanne Aquatique U17 fought back in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 4-3 to close the gap to 6-5 by halftime.

The third quarter saw SC Kreuzlingen U17 extend their lead to 9-7, with Christian Würth continuing his scoring prowess. Lausanne Aquatique U17, however, kept within touching distance, with Isaac Whetham finding the back of the net to make it 9-7 going into the final quarter.

The final period was a tense affair, with both teams battling hard to secure the win. SC Kreuzlingen U17 managed to hold on to their lead, with Patrick Würth scoring a crucial goal to make it 10-8. Despite a late surge from Lausanne Aquatique U17, including another goal from Daniel Dongo, SC Kreuzlingen U17 ultimately emerged victorious with a final score of 10-9.

SC Kreuzlingen U17’s performance in penalty shots was particularly impressive, converting all four of their attempts with precision. Their ability to capitalize on extra man situations also proved vital, with a success rate of 33.33%. Lausanne Aquatique U17, on the other hand, struggled from the penalty spot, converting only 50% of their attempts and scoring just once from five extra man situations.

Overall, it was a thrilling and closely fought contest between two talented U17 water polo teams, with SC Kreuzlingen U17 ultimately coming out on top in a hard-fought battle.

Official Match Report