Recap

In an intense water polo match held at Genève HB / Pâquis, the U11 teams of SK Bern / RF Neuchâtel and Genève Natation 1885 clashed on 23rd March 2024, with a thrilling game ending in a 7-4 victory for the home team.

The match, officiated by referee Kresimir Butic, saw both teams display strong defensive tactics in the first quarter, resulting in a tied score of 1-1. Yago Alvarez of Genève Natation 1885 opened the scoring, quickly answered by Gian Mathys of SK Bern / RF Neuchâtel.

Quarter two saw the away team, Genève Natation 1885, taking a slight lead with goals from Léo Rich and Geneviève Blumer, ending the quarter with a score of 2-3 in their favor.

However, the tide turned in the third quarter as SK Bern / RF Neuchâtel dominated the game, scoring four consecutive goals courtesy of Léo Rich and Gian Mathys. This strong performance turned the match in the home team’s favor, leading 6-3.

In the final quarter, Léo Rich continued his stellar performance by scoring another goal, securing a hat-trick and solidifying the lead for SK Bern / RF Neuchâtel. Despite a late goal from Ivan Bressi of Genève Natation 1885, the home team emerged victorious with a final score of 7-4.

Notably, Genève Natation 1885 U11 struggled in penalty shots and extra man situations, failing to convert any during the game.

Overall, it was an exciting display of talent and strategy from both teams, but SK Bern / RF Neuchâtel’s strong performance in the third quarter ultimately secured their well-deserved victory in the U11 league match.

Official Match Report