Recap
WSV Basel Women dominated their match against Lausanne Aquatique Women in the 2023-2024 Cup Women league, securing a convincing 23-6 victory at Basel HB / St. Jakob (Joggeli) on the 2nd of March 2024.
From the very start, it was clear that the home team meant business as they took the lead early in the first quarter with a series of well-executed goals. Tsvetelina Bizheva and Hannah Otenyi were among the top scorers for WSV Basel, setting the tone for the game.
Throughout the match, WSV Basel capitalized on their opportunities, especially in extra man situations where they showcased their efficiency by converting 66.67% of their chances. In contrast, Lausanne Aquatique struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to convert any of their extra man situations.
As the game progressed, WSV Basel continued to extend their lead, with players like Paola De feo and Melanie Adler delivering standout performances and adding to the scoreboard consistently. The defensive prowess of WSV Basel limited Lausanne Aquatique’s scoring chances, resulting in a shutout third quarter where the visiting team failed to find the back of the net.
Despite a more competitive final quarter, with Lausanne Aquatique showing signs of resurgence through players like Llilians Calvo gonzalez and Emma Schäfer, WSV Basel maintained control and ultimately sealed the match with a final scoreline of 23-6.
With this impressive display of skill and teamwork, WSV Basel Women secured a well-deserved victory and demonstrated their strength as a formidable force in the water polo arena.
Official Match Report