Recap

Carouge Natation Dominates SK Bern in National League A Water Polo Match

In a highly anticipated National League A water polo match, Carouge Natation faced off against SK Bern at the Clarens HB / Maladaire venue on 14th January 2024. The game promised to be an exciting clash between two competitive teams and did not disappoint, with Carouge Natation emerging as the clear winners with a final score of 18-10.

The match began promptly at 11:05, with referees Tibor Simon and Daniel Mikuska officiating the game. Carouge Natation kicked off the first quarter strongly, scoring six goals compared to SK Bern’s three. Orfeas Malaspinas of Carouge Natation opened the scoring at 7:43, followed by a penalty shot goal from Hugo Roscio to give his team a 2-0 lead. Romain Blary also contributed to Carouge Natation’s dominant start, netting a goal to increase their lead to 3-0. SK Bern fought back with goals from Raphaël Perretta and Tomislav Denoble, but Carouge Natation maintained control, ending the first quarter with a 6-3 advantage.

The second quarter saw Carouge Natation extend their lead even further, outscoring SK Bern by a score of 5-2. Tomislav Denoble and Sylvain-Reto Gadola found the net for SK Bern, but it was Carouge Natation’s Hugo Roscio and Emrick Ardisson who stole the show, scoring three and two goals respectively. Carouge Natation’s solid defensive performance limited SK Bern’s opportunities and allowed them to establish an 11-5 lead going into halftime.

Coming out of the break, Carouge Natation continued to dominate, scoring six goals compared to SK Bern’s two in the third quarter. Tomislav Denoble’s exceptional play for SK Bern earned him a hat-trick, but it was not enough to match Carouge Natation’s offensive firepower. Romain Blary, Emrick Ardisson, and Hugo Roscio added to their goal tally, with Carouge Natation now comfortably ahead with a commanding 17-7 lead.

The final quarter saw SK Bern make a valiant effort to narrow the gap, outscoring Carouge Natation 3-1. Francisco Javier Quiles Ruiz, Peter Kräuchi, and Sylvain-Reto Gadola found the back of the net for SK Bern, while Emrick Ardisson added his fourth goal of the match for Carouge Natation. Despite their late surge, it was too little too late for SK Bern as Carouge Natation secured an 18-10 victory.

In addition to their offensive prowess, Carouge Natation displayed discipline and accuracy in penalty situations. They converted three out of four penalty shots (75.0%), while SK Bern capitalized on four out of ten extra man situations (40.0%).

With this impressive victory, Carouge Natation solidifies their position as a top contender in the 2023-2024 National League A water polo season. Their dominant performance against SK Bern highlights their skill and determination, and they will undoubtedly be a team to watch as the competition progresses. As for SK Bern, they will need to regroup and analyze their gameplay to bounce back from this defeat and improve their chances in future matches.

Official Match Report