Recap

SC Winterthur U15 Triumphs over SV Basel U15 in Intense Water Polo Match

Basel HB / St. Jakob (Joggeli) – In an exhilarating U15 water polo match on January 21, 2024, SC Winterthur emerged victorious over SV Basel with a final score of 4-7. The game, which took place at the Basel HB / St. Jakob (Joggeli) venue, showcased the talent and determination of both teams.

The first quarter kicked off with high energy as Kevin Székely of SV Basel scored the first goal, giving his team the early lead. However, Sofija Dasic of SC Winterthur responded quickly with an equalizer, leveling the score at 1-1. Just before the end of the quarter, Adrian Espinoza of SV Basel executed a brilliant shot to put his team back in the lead with a score of 2-1.

Moving into the second quarter, SV Basel’s Espinoza continued to shine, securing his second goal and extending his team’s lead to 3-1. Nevertheless, Marlon Luis of SC Winterthur showcased his skills, finding the back of the net to narrow the gap to 3-2.

The third quarter witnessed a remarkable comeback by SC Winterthur. Luis netted his second goal, equalizing the score at 3-3. Sofija Dasic then displayed her prowess, giving SC Winterthur a crucial lead with a score of 3-4. However, SV Basel had an opportunity to level the score when Oliver Markovic of SC Winterthur committed an exclusion foul, followed by a penalty foul. Unfortunately for SV Basel, Marlon Luis missed the penalty shot, leaving the score unchanged.

Entering the final quarter, tensions ran high as both teams sought victory. SC Winterthur’s Luis committed two exclusion fouls, putting his team at a disadvantage. SV Basel capitalized on the extra man situation as Giorgi Botsvadze netted a goal, equalizing the score at 4-4. However, Bora Honegger of SC Winterthur swiftly responded and reclaimed the lead for his team with a score of 4-5. Luis added to his goal tally, further stretching SC Winterthur’s advantage to 4-6. In the closing seconds of the match, Lazo Dasic of SC Winterthur showcased his accuracy on an extra man situation, solidifying their victory at 4-7.

Both teams demonstrated remarkable skill throughout the game. SV Basel showed their prowess on extra man situations, scoring one out of four (25.0%), while SC Winterthur were near perfect, converting one out of one (100.0%) such opportunity. Furthermore, SV Basel had a penalty shot, but unfortunately failed to convert it.

Referee Josh Shanas effectively managed the match, ensuring fair play and maintaining the flow of the game.

Overall, the match between SV Basel U15 and SC Winterthur U15 was an enthralling contest filled with exceptional goals and intense moments. SC Winterthur emerged as the deserving winners with a final score of 4-7, exhibiting their superior skills and ability to seize critical opportunities.

Official Match Report