Recap

In an intense water polo match between Genève Natation 1885 U13 and SC St. Gallen U13 at Cossonay HB, the young players showcased their skills and determination in the 2023-2024 U13 league fixture on the 3rd of March, 2024.

Right from the start, Genève Natation 1885 took the lead in the first quarter with Alessandro Moschetta scoring the opening goal, setting the tone for the game. The second quarter saw a more balanced play as SC St. Gallen U13 fought back, with Diego Elia Marsano converting a penalty shot to level the score. However, Genève Natation 1885 responded quickly through Federico Guida to keep the score even at 2-2 going into halftime.

After the break, both teams continued to trade goals, with Andrei Lovita and Geneviève Blumer scoring crucial goals for Genève Natation 1885 to maintain a slim lead. SC St. Gallen’s Leonie Rusch and Richard Farkas kept their team in the game with their contributions, but it was Genève Natation 1885 who managed to stay ahead.

In the final quarter, Giovanni Gaj’s successful penalty shot extended Genève Natation 1885’s lead, and Geneviève Blumer’s second goal of the game sealed the victory. Despite Diego Elia Marsano’s late penalty shot goal for SC St. Gallen, Genève Natation 1885 held on to secure a hard-fought 7-5 win.

The match was marked by impressive performances from both teams, with precise penalty shots and effective goal scoring throughout the game. Referee Levente Szabo oversaw a competitive and spirited contest that kept the fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

With this result, Genève Natation 1885 U13 demonstrated their resilience and skill on the water polo field, while SC St. Gallen U13 showed their determination and fighting spirit, making for an entertaining and closely fought match.

Official Match Report