Recap

In a thrilling U17 water polo match held at Zürich HB, WBK SM Zürich hosted CN Nyon in a tightly contested battle that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. The game, which took place on the 16th of March 2024, ended with a narrow 7-8 victory for the visiting team.

The match started off strong for the home side, as Giorgio Ciani romera of WBK SM Zürich opened the scoring in the first quarter. However, CN Nyon quickly responded, narrowing the gap to 3-2 by the end of the first period.

The second quarter saw CN Nyon take control of the game, outscoring WBK SM Zürich 5-3. Despite WBK SM Zürich’s efforts to stay in the game, CN Nyon maintained their lead heading into halftime.

Following a scoreless third quarter, the intensity picked up in the final period. Both teams traded goals back and forth, with neither side willing to back down. Ultimately, it was CN Nyon who came out on top, securing a hard-fought 8-7 victory.

Key players in the match included Giorgio Ciani romera of WBK SM Zürich, who netted four goals, and Anthony Biggio of CN Nyon, who scored five crucial goals for his team.

The match was not without its fair share of penalties and exclusion fouls, with both teams capitalizing on extra man situations. WBK SM Zürich converted 50% of their extra man opportunities, while CN Nyon displayed excellent efficiency by scoring on all of their extra man situations.

Overall, it was a closely contested game that showcased the skill and determination of both teams. CN Nyon emerged victorious this time, but WBK SM Zürich undoubtedly put up a strong fight till the very end.

Official Match Report