Recap

In a thrilling water polo match held at Carouge FB/Fontenette, Carouge Natation narrowly edged out Genève Natation 1885 with a final score of 13-12 in the 2023-2024 National League A competition.

The game started with a close first quarter, where Carouge Natation took a 3-2 lead. Jonathan Melet led the charge for the home team with two early goals. Genève Natation 1885 responded with goals from Kresimir Butic and Xavier Barros to keep the game tight.

However, the second quarter saw Genève Natation 1885 turn the tide, outscoring Carouge Natation 2-0 to take a 4-3 lead heading into halftime. Kresimir Butic continued his impressive performance with another goal for the away team.

After the break, the third quarter proved to be decisive as Genève Natation 1885 extended their lead to 8-5, with Kresimir Butic and Xavier Barros leading the charge. Carouge Natation fought back with goals from Orfeas Malaspinas and Damien Thebault, but the away team maintained their lead going into the final quarter.

The fourth quarter showcased a remarkable comeback from Carouge Natation, as they mounted a spirited charge to level the score at 12-12. Goals from Hugo Roscio, Kiriakos Pontikeas, and Orfeas Malaspinas brought the home team back into the game.

With the match tied, it was Orfeas Malaspinas who proved to be the hero for Carouge Natation, scoring the winning goal in the dying seconds to secure a thrilling 13-12 victory. Despite a valiant effort from Genève Natation 1885, they fell just short of a comeback victory in a closely contested match.

The match provided an intense display of skill and determination from both teams, with Carouge Natation ultimately emerging victorious in a hard-fought battle on the water polo court.

Official Match Report