Recap

SC Kreuzlingen II Outplays Aquastar in National League B Water Polo Match

Zollikon HB / Fohrbach – In a highly anticipated match of the 2023-2024 National League B water polo season, Aquastar faced off against SC Kreuzlingen II. From the beginning, it was evident that SC Kreuzlingen II was the dominant force, ultimately securing a convincing victory with a final score of 14 – 20.

The game started at 20:57 and was officiated by referees Oliver Galijas and Zsolt Petö. Throughout the match, both teams displayed impressive skills and determination, but it was SC Kreuzlingen II that showcased superior gameplay and emerged triumphant.

The first quarter saw an intense exchange of goals, with SC Kreuzlingen II taking the lead at 05:12, thanks to a successful penalty shot by Benjamin Pfister. However, Aquastar’s Laszlo Balzam quickly equalized, ensuring the score stood at 2-2. SC Kreuzlingen II’s Yves Herzog struck back with a penalty shot goal, giving his team a narrow 3-4 advantage at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, SC Kreuzlingen II further extended their lead with goals from various players, including Linus Längle and Dominic Mlcoch. Aquastar struggled to find the back of the net, managing only two goals. As the teams entered halftime, SC Kreuzlingen II held a commanding 5-11 lead.

The third quarter saw a balanced performance from both sides, as Aquastar attempted a comeback. Barnabas Revesz and Julian Müller contributed crucial goals for Aquastar, but SC Kreuzlingen II’s Yves Herzog and Michael Würth also found the back of the net. The quarter ended in a 4-4 draw, leaving SC Kreuzlingen II with a comfortable 9-15 advantage.

Entering the final quarter, Aquastar fought valiantly to reduce the deficit. Norbert Kerschbaum and Glenn Valsangiacomo managed to score crucial goals, bringing the score to 14-19. However, SC Kreuzlingen II’s strong defense and accurate shooting, exemplified by Benjamin Pfister and Dominic Mlcoch, proved too much for Aquastar to overcome. The match concluded with a final score of 14-20 in favor of SC Kreuzlingen II.

Notably, both teams displayed proficiency in penalty shots and extra man situations. Aquastar converted two out of three penalty shots (66.67%) and six out of sixteen extra man situations (37.5%). SC Kreuzlingen II showcased their accuracy, converting four out of five penalty shots (80.0%) and three out of twelve extra man situations (25.0%).

Overall, SC Kreuzlingen II’s cohesive gameplay and clinical finishing allowed them to assert their dominance over Aquastar. With this victory, SC Kreuzlingen II solidifies their position as one of the top teams in the National League B water polo competition. Aquastar, on the other hand, will look to regroup and learn from this defeat as they continue their campaign in the league.

Official Match Report