Recap

In an exciting U11 water polo matchup at Zürich HB / SSA Grünau, WBK SM Zürich U11 faced off against Lugano Aquatics U11 on March 17, 2024. The game, officiated by Rafal Wocik, showcased an impressive display of skill and tenacity from both young teams.

The match kicked off with an early goal from Sebastian Cimen of Lugano Aquatics, putting them in the lead. However, WBK SM Zürich quickly responded with goals from Pavlos Apostolopoulos and Simon Bartha, ending the first quarter with a close score of 2-1 in favor of the home team.

As the game progressed, WBK SM Zürich U11 demonstrated their dominance, particularly in the second and fourth quarters. Pavlos Apostolopoulos showcased an exceptional performance by contributing multiple goals to his team’s score. Notably, WBK SM Zürich capitalized on penalty shots and extra man situations, scoring with 100% accuracy in both categories.

The third quarter saw an impressive offensive display from WBK SM Zürich, with players like Jule Siri Nothelfer and Leonor Necker adding to their team’s lead. The relentless pressure applied by WBK SM Zürich resulted in a scoreline heavily in their favor.

In the final quarter, WBK SM Zürich continued their offensive onslaught, with Vito Vinicius Weiss, Theodoros Apostolopoulos, and Jaden Erik Mpangalah extending their team’s lead. Despite a late goal from Lugano Aquatics’ Sebastian Cimen, WBK SM Zürich emerged victorious with a final score of 17-2.

Overall, WBK SM Zürich U11’s cohesive teamwork, accurate shooting, and strong defense proved to be the deciding factors in this one-sided matchup. Congratulations to WBK SM Zürich on a well-deserved victory in the 2023-2024 U11 league.

Official Match Report