Recap

SC Kreuzlingen Dominates Genève Natation 1885 in Water Polo Showdown

In a thrilling water polo match held at the Kreuzlingen HB/Egelsee venue, SC Kreuzlingen emerged victorious with an impressive 26-10 win over Genève Natation 1885 in the 2023-2024 National League A.

Right from the start, SC Kreuzlingen demonstrated their superiority, taking an early lead in the first quarter with a 5-2 scoreline. Noah Dudler of SC Kreuzlingen opened the scoring at 6:54, setting the tone for their attacking prowess. Marko Carrieri of Genève Natation 1885 caused a penalty foul at 6:10, resulting in Robin Pleyer of SC Kreuzlingen converting the penalty shot to extend the lead to 2-0. Despite efforts from Ante Corusic and Kresimir Butic of Genève Natation 1885, SC Kreuzlingen maintained their dominance throughout the match.

The second quarter witnessed a similar pattern, with SC Kreuzlingen piling on the pressure and outscoring their opponents by another 5-2 margin. Noah Dudler and Robin Pleyer continued to find the net, adding to their goal tally. Butic’s efforts for Genève Natation 1885 were not enough to bridge the widening gap. SC Kreuzlingen’s disciplined defense and clinical finishing ensured their lead remained intact.

The third quarter witnessed SC Kreuzlingen’s rampage, as they outscored Genève Natation 1885 by a massive 8-2 margin. Gian Rickenbach and Flurin Rickenbach joined the scorers’ list, while Nemanja Silj showcased his efficiency from the penalty spot, converting three penalty shots. Matthieu Marconi and Kresimir Butic managed to find the net for Genève Natation 1885, but it was mere consolation as SC Kreuzlingen continued their relentless assault.

In the final quarter, SC Kreuzlingen maintained their attacking momentum, scoring 8 goals to Genève Natation 1885’s 4. Zvonimir Zlomislic stood out during this period, contributing four goals to his team’s comprehensive victory. Robin Pleyer and Joel Herzog also added to their goal tally for SC Kreuzlingen. Despite a valiant effort from Kresimir Butic, who netted two goals for Genève Natation 1885, it was not enough to turn the tide.

SC Kreuzlingen’s victory was a result of their clinical finishing and well-executed penalty shots. They successfully converted 85.71% of their penalties, while also capitalizing on 66.67% of their extra man situations. On the other hand, Genève Natation 1885 struggled in these areas, scoring only 33.33% of their extra man situations and 100.0% of their penalties.

The game awarded SC Kreuzlingen a deserved win, showcasing their dominance in every quarter. With this impressive performance, SC Kreuzlingen sends a strong message to their competitors in the National League A. They have firmly established themselves as a team to watch out for in the water polo world.

Official Match Report