Recap

Basel Dominates Neuchâtel in U13 Water Polo Clash

Neuchâtel, Switzerland – In an action-packed water polo match, SV Basel U13 clinched a commanding victory over Red Fish Neuchâtel U13, with a final score of 12 – 2. The match, held at Piscine du Cossy on January 13, 2024, showcased the skill and determination of both teams, but ultimately, it was Basel who emerged triumphant.

From the early stages, it was evident that Basel meant business, as they swiftly capitalized on their opportunities. Milan Stojakovic opened the scoring at the 3:21 mark of the first quarter, giving Basel an early advantage. This was followed shortly by goals from Daniele Pangia and Santiago Alós Formento, extending the lead to 3 – 0.

However, Red Fish Neuchâtel managed to find the back of the net just before the end of the quarter, thanks to a goal from Flavio Gasso. The score at the end of the first quarter stood at 3 – 1, favoring Basel.

The second quarter saw both teams battling fiercely for control of the match. Flavio Gasso shone yet again, scoring his second goal to narrow the gap to 3 – 2. Unfortunately for Neuchâtel, Daniele Pangia and Milan Stojakovic swiftly responded with goals of their own, allowing Basel to regain the upper hand. At halftime, the score stood at 5 – 2 in Basel’s favor.

The third quarter proved to be more challenging for Neuchâtel, as Basel’s offense continued to dominate the game. Daniele Pangia secured his hat-trick, while Iason Klavdianos contributed two goals, further solidifying Basel’s lead. With a score of 8 – 2 at the end of the third quarter, Neuchâtel faced an uphill battle.

In the final quarter, Basel sealed their victory with a flurry of goals. Milan Stojakovic capitalized on an extra man situation to secure his third goal of the match. He was quickly followed by Tommaso Manfredi and Santiago Alós Formento, as they added to Basel’s tally. The match concluded with a final score of 12 – 2, in favor of SV Basel U13.

Basel demonstrated their prowess in extra man situations, converting 100% of their opportunities, while Neuchâtel failed to capitalize on their sole chance. This undoubtedly played a significant role in Basel’s commanding victory.

Despite the defeat, Red Fish Neuchâtel displayed resilience and determination throughout the match. Their efforts should be acknowledged, even in the face of a dominant opponent.

With the game now behind them, both teams will look to build on their performances as they continue their campaigns in the 2023-2024 U13 water polo season.

Official Match Report