Recap

In a thrilling water polo match held at Basel FB / St.Jakob, SV Basel clashed with SC Winterthur in a fiercely competitive fixture that ended in a 12-12 draw. The game, part of the 2023-2024 National League B season, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle blew.

The match started off with SV Basel taking the lead in the first quarter with goals from Phileas Storck and Ivan Djurdjevic. SC Winterthur responded with a goal from Carlo Elia Grandis, setting the tone for a closely contested game.

As the game progressed into the second quarter, SV Basel extended their lead with dominant performances from Aeneas Weichselberger yannoulis, Ivan Kovacevic, and Matteo Ribatti. However, SC Winterthur fought back with Levi Gabriele and Edi Alijagic scoring crucial goals to keep their team in contention.

The third quarter saw SC Winterthur mounting a comeback as Edi Alijagic’s goals narrowed the gap. Despite Abdias Birrer’s efforts to maintain SV Basel’s lead, the momentum shifted in favor of the visiting team.

In a dramatic final quarter, Michael Gratwohl scored for SV Basel, but SC Winterthur’s Levi Gabriele, Carlo Elia Grandis, and Vasco Abreu staged an impressive turnaround. With Vasco Abreu scoring the equalizer in the last moments of the game, both teams settled for a hard-fought draw.

The match showcased the tenacity and skill of both teams, with SV Basel’s strong start being challenged by SC Winterthur’s resilience and determination to claw their way back into the game. The impressive performance from players on both sides kept the spectators enthralled throughout the entirety of the game, highlighting the competitive nature of water polo in the National League B.

Official Match Report