Recap

Basel U13 Dominates in Water Polo Match against Aquatics Club XXI U13

In an exhilarating water polo match held at the Piscine du Cossy, the U13 teams of SV Basel and Aquatics Club XXI showcased their skills and determination. From the opening whistle, it became clear that Basel U13 had control over the game, eventually securing an impressive victory with a final score of 16-2.

The match began promptly at 20:12, with referee Danilo Dulic officiating the proceedings. As the first quarter got underway, SV Basel immediately pressed forward, launching an offensive onslaught that left their opponents struggling to keep up. Iason Klavdianos scored the opening goal just 2 minutes and 47 seconds into the game, setting the tone for Basel’s dominance. Vincent Husi quickly followed with his own goal, adding to the home team’s lead. Klavdianos struck again, securing his second goal, before wrapping up the quarter with a remarkable hat-trick, leaving the score at 4-0 in Basel’s favor.

The second quarter saw Basel U13 continue to overpower their opponents. Milan Stojakovic kicked off the scoring with a goal, swiftly followed by another. Reto Maravic joined the party, adding another goal to his team’s tally. Stojakovic then completed his personal hat-trick, showcasing his excellent shooting skills. Aimé Jerike also contributed to Basel’s dominant display by netting two goals of his own, propelling the home team’s lead to a staggering 10-0 at halftime.

The third quarter witnessed a brief glimmer of hope for Aquatics Club XXI as they managed to break Basel’s clean sheet. However, it did little to disrupt Basel’s momentum. Tommaso Manfredi and Daniele Pangia extended their team’s lead with two quick-fire goals. Aquatics Club XXI fought back valiantly, with Dario Josua Zvonimir Steierer scoring their first goal of the match. In a momentary setback for Basel, Steierer caused a penalty foul, resulting in a penalty shot for Basel that was successfully converted by Levente Pianella. Vincent Husi shortly added his second goal, leaving the score at 14-1 in Basel’s favor at the end of the third quarter.

As the final quarter began, both teams continued to battle it out. Klavdianos showcased his prowess once again, securing his fourth goal of the match and helping Basel extend their lead even further. Maravic also added another goal to his name, solidifying the home team’s superiority. Aquatics Club XXI managed to salvage some pride with Maxim Torres finding the back of the net, but it proved to be too little too late. As the final whistle blew, the score stood at 16-2 in favor of Basel U13.

Basel U13’s exceptional performance was reflected in the statistics, with a staggering 100% success rate in penalty shots. Aquatics Club XXI, however, struggled to find their rhythm and convert their chances.

This fantastic display of water polo by SV Basel U13 will surely give them a boost of confidence as they continue their campaign in the 2023-2024 U13 league. Aquatics Club XXI, on the other hand, will need to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming games.

Official Match Report