Recap

In a thrilling U13 water polo match held at Lugano/Trevano HB, the WBK SM Zürich U13 faced off against the formidable Lugano Aquatics U13 team. The game, officiated by referee Oliver Galijas, was a display of skill and strategy from both sides.

From the first whistle, the intensity was palpable as both teams fought hard for control of the game. Quarter 1 saw an early exclusion foul from Giacomo Bräuninger of WBK SM Zürich, allowing Nicolò Maggiolini of Lugano Aquatics to seize the opportunity and score the first goal of the match on an extra man situation, setting the tone for the game.

Lugano Aquatics continued to dominate in Quarter 2, with Oliver Schaffert and Brando Carusone showcasing their talents and extending their lead to 3-0. Despite WBK SM Zürich’s efforts, they struggled to break through Lugano’s strong defense.

In Quarter 3, Brando Carusone added another goal to Lugano’s tally, making it 4-0. However, WBK SM Zürich showed resilience and fought back, with Alexis Vlassakidis scoring two goals on extra man situations to narrow the gap to 4-2.

The final quarter saw both teams battling fiercely, but neither could find the back of the net, resulting in a final score of 4-2 in favor of Lugano Aquatics U13. Despite their defeat, WBK SM Zürich’s performance in converting their extra man situations at 33.33% was commendable.

Overall, the match was a showcase of talent and determination from both teams, with Lugano Aquatics emerging victorious with a solid display of skill in both attack and defense.

Official Match Report