Recap

In a thrilling U13 water polo match held at Zug HB/Loreto on May 18, 2024, SC Winterthur U13 emerged victorious against the home team SC Zug U13 with a final score of 7-2. Despite a valiant effort, SC Zug U13 was unable to keep up with the relentless attacks from SC Winterthur U13 throughout the game, as the away team demonstrated superior skills in the water.

The game kicked off at 16:30 under the watchful eye of referee Jasper Järvinen. SC Winterthur U13 quickly took the lead in the first quarter with goals from Oliver Markovic at 00:48 and 02:05. However, Léane Bütler of SC Zug managed to pull one back at 02:19, ending the quarter 2-1 in favor of the visitors.

The second quarter saw SC Winterthur extending their lead with goals from Paul Brandtner at 04:22 and 04:50, the latter coming from a penalty shot opportunity. Despite their efforts, SC Zug U13 struggled to break through the defense of their opponents, resulting in a scoreless quarter and a 4-1 deficit at halftime.

As the game progressed into the third quarter, SC Winterthur U13 continued their dominance with goals from Dilara Honegger at 08:27 and Amalia Ihyane at 10:03, further widening the gap to 6-1.

In the final quarter, Paul Brandtner of SC Winterthur scored his third goal of the game at 13:29, only for Léane Bütler of SC Zug to respond with her second goal at 13:41. Despite the late consolation goal, SC Winterthur U13 sealed the victory with a final score of 7-2.

Notable statistics from the game include SC Winterthur U13’s impressive 100% conversion rate from penalty shots, as well as their 50% success rate in extra man situations. On the other hand, SC Zug U13 struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, failing to score in any extra man situations.

Overall, it was a well-fought match between the two U13 teams, with SC Winterthur U13 showcasing their prowess in water polo and securing a convincing win over SC Zug U13.

Official Match Report