Recap

Aquastar U17 emerged victorious in a thrilling water polo match against Genève Natation 1885 U17, with the end result being 18 – 15. The game took place at the Zollikon HB/Fohrbach venue on January 27, 2024, starting at 19:42.

In the first quarter, Aquastar U17 got off to a strong start, taking an early lead with a score of 5 – 3. The team’s goal scorer Maximiliano Hofer made an impact right from the start, converting a penalty shot to give Aquastar a 2 – 0 advantage. Despite a goal from Tiago Lopes Barreto for Genève Natation 1885, Aquastar remained in control, with Barnabas Revesz adding to the tally. The quarter ended with Aquastar in the lead at 5 – 3.

The second quarter saw a fightback from Genève Natation 1885 as they outscored Aquastar. Nicolas Gonzalez Ruiz and Benito Funosas made valuable contributions to close the gap. Aquastar’s Ben Kleibrink and Barnabas Revesz tried to keep their team in the game, but Genève Natation 1885’s Hector Giacomello showcased his scoring prowess, netting three goals. At the end of the second quarter, the score stood at 9 – 8 in favor of Genève Natation 1885.

The third quarter witnessed a momentum shift as Aquastar U17 regained control. DArian Adrovic and Barnabas Revesz found the back of the net, pushing Aquastar ahead with a scoreline of 12 – 9. Genève Natation 1885 tried to fight back, but Aquastar continued their dominance with goals from Jayden Brugger and Glenn Valsangiacomo. Going into the final quarter, Aquastar led 14 – 12.

The last quarter saw Aquastar extend their lead further. Glenn Valsangiacomo and Jayden Brugger displayed their scoring abilities to put their team comfortably in front at 17 – 13. Despite efforts from Genève Natation 1885’s Keita Schindler and Benito Funosas, Aquastar’s Barnabas Revesz sealed the victory with his sixth goal of the game. In the dying moments, Ulysse Perez scored a consolation goal for Genève Natation 1885, but it wasn’t enough to alter the outcome.

Both teams displayed impressive skills throughout the match, with Aquastar U17’s efficient penalty shot conversion rate of 100% proving to be a key factor in their victory. They also had a notable performance in extra man situations, converting 3 out of 8 opportunities. On the other hand, Genève Natation 1885 U17 had a penalty shot conversion rate of 100% (scoring 1 out of 1) and a 30% success rate in extra man situations (converting 3 out of 10).

Overall, it was a high-scoring and fiercely contested game, with Aquastar U17 eventually coming out on top with a well-deserved 18 – 15 victory against Genève Natation 1885 U17.

Official Match Report