Recap

In an intense U13 water polo match held at Basel HB / St. Jakob, CN Nyon faced off against WK Thun / SK Bern in a thrilling showdown. The game, which took place on the 10th of March 2024, saw both teams exhibit incredible skill and determination in pursuit of victory.

The referee for the match was Ionut Laurantiu Bahna, who oversaw a tightly contested affair between the young athletes. From the initial whistle at 13:55, the teams wasted no time in showcasing their talent, with CN Nyon taking an early lead in the first quarter with a score of 2-1.

Damien Oswald of CN Nyon made his mark on the game with a goal at 03:35, setting the tone for his team’s performance. WK Thun / SK Bern fought back valiantly, with Boniface Hoigné narrowing the deficit with a goal on an extra man situation at 01:49. However, CN Nyon maintained their lead as they headed into the second quarter with a score of 3-2.

The second quarter saw both teams evenly matched, with goals exchanged to make it 4-3 in favor of CN Nyon. Megan Chiara Fontanella’s successful penalty shot at 00:11 proved crucial in maintaining their narrow lead going into halftime.

As the game progressed into the third quarter, CN Nyon extended their lead with impressive goals from Thomas Lüthi and another from Fontanella on an extra man situation. Despite the best efforts of WK Thun / SK Bern, who managed to narrow the gap to 5-4, CN Nyon held firm to secure a crucial victory heading into the final quarter.

In a tense final period, Damien Oswald sealed the win for CN Nyon with a goal at 02:36, making it 6-4 and ultimately securing the victory for his team. Both sides displayed great sportsmanship and skill throughout the game, thrilling the spectators in attendance.

With CN Nyon emerging victorious in this exciting encounter, their performance showcased the bright future of water polo talent in the U13 league. Congratulations to both teams on a hard-fought match filled with exceptional goals and displays of athleticism.

Official Match Report