Recap

Zug U17 Dominates St. Gallen U17 in Water Polo Match

Zug HB / Loreto, 20th January 2024 – In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, SC Zug U17 secured a comprehensive victory against SC St. Gallen U17 in the U17 water polo league. The final score of 20-9 showcased Zug’s dominance throughout the match.

The game started at 10:28 with referee Norbert Kerschbaum presiding over the proceedings. SC Zug U17 wasted no time in asserting their authority, with Till Caspari opening the scoring just 11 seconds into the game. However, Gian Kluser of St. Gallen quickly responded to level the playing field.

As the first quarter progressed, SC St. Gallen began to fall behind. Solid defending from Zug allowed them to create scoring opportunities, resulting in a 7-3 advantage at the end of the opening quarter. Till Caspari shone for Zug, netting four goals in the first quarter alone.

The second quarter saw Zug’s momentum continue to build. Their defense remained resolute, limiting St. Gallen’s chances. Zug capitalized on their opponents’ mistakes, adding six goals to their tally while conceding just one. Theo Dvorak and Oleh Sarkisian contributed with crucial goals during this period, extending Zug’s lead to 13-4 by halftime.

After the break, St. Gallen showed signs of a potential comeback. They produced some well-executed plays and closed the gap slightly, outscoring Zug 3-2 in the third quarter. Cédric Lüthi and Adriano Bozzo displayed their skills, helping St. Gallen find the net a few times. However, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide completely in their favor, as Zug still held a commanding lead of 15-7 going into the final quarter.

In the last quarter, Zug displayed their intent to finish the game strongly. Florian Krause and Iskander Shin found the back of the net, extending Zug’s lead further. St. Gallen’s Gian Kluser managed to score his second goal, but Zug’s dominance remained unbroken. Till Caspari continued to impress, adding two more goals to complete his impressive haul of six goals for the match.

The statistics from the game showcased Zug’s superior performance. They converted 28.57% of their extra man situations, scoring 2 out of 7 opportunities. Meanwhile, St. Gallen struggled to make an impact in crucial moments, failing to convert a penalty shot and only scoring 20% of their extra man situations.

Overall, it was a dominant display from SC Zug U17, as they outclassed SC St. Gallen U17 in all aspects of the game. Their impressive teamwork and clinical finishing allowed them to secure a convincing 20-9 victory. With performances like this, Zug U17 will undoubtedly be a team to watch in the U17 water polo league this season.

Official Match Report