Recap

Winterthur Dominates Genève Natation in U17 Water Polo Match

Winterthur, Switzerland – The SC Winterthur U17 water polo team put on a dominant display against Genève Natation 1885 U17, securing a resounding 17-9 victory in their recent clash at Winterthur HB.

Right from the opening whistle, it was clear that Winterthur was the team to beat. They took control of the game early on, scoring three unanswered goals in the first quarter to establish a commanding lead. Tamas Kek opened the scoring for Winterthur, followed by goals from Nevio Dauru and Stefan Petkovic. The home crowd was on their feet as Winterthur took a 3-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Winterthur continued their dominance, adding four more goals to their tally. Dauru and Petkovic found the back of the net once again, while Elijah Frei and Lazo Dasic also got on the scoresheet. Genève Natation fought back with three goals of their own, courtesy of Quentin Baudat and Benito Funosas. Despite their efforts, Genève Natation trailed 7-3 at halftime.

The third quarter saw Winterthur maintain their advantage, with goals from Fabian Jonas Wiederkehr, Petkovic, and Frei extending their lead to 10-4. Genève Natation managed to find the net twice, with Baudat and Nicolas Gonzalez ruiz getting on the scoresheet. The quarter also saw missed penalty shots from both teams, highlighting the intensity of the game.

Heading into the final quarter, Winterthur showed no signs of slowing down. Frei scored his second goal of the match from the penalty spot, giving Winterthur a 12-6 lead. Then, Dasic and Wiederkehr capitalized on extra man situations to further extend their team’s advantage. Genève Natation managed to find the net once more through Gonzalez ruiz’s penalty shot, but Winterthur responded swiftly with goals from Frei and Adam Faris. As the final seconds ticked away, Ion Buzu of Genève Natation scored a consolation goal, resulting in a final score of 17-9 in favor of Winterthur.

The match showcased Winterthur’s attacking prowess, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline. Petkovic finished as the top scorer with four goals, while Frei and Dauru each contributed three goals to their team’s victory. Kek, Dasic, Wiederkehr, and Faris also made notable contributions to Winterthur’s impressive goal tally.

Winterthur demonstrated their efficiency in a game that saw multiple penalty shots and extra man situations. They successfully converted 50% of their penalty shots and 42.86% of their extra man situations. Genève Natation, on the other hand, found success with their penalty shots, converting 100% of their attempts, but struggled with their extra man situations, scoring only 18.75% of the time.

The Winterthur fans left Winterthur HB elated, as their team showcased not only their attacking prowess but also their defensive strength. They limited Genève Natation’s opportunities and held them to just nine goals throughout the match. Winterthur’s comprehensive victory is a testament to their skill and teamwork, and they will undoubtedly carry this confidence into their future U17 water polo fixtures.

Official Match Report