Recap

In an exciting water polo match held at Basel HB / St. Jakob (Joggeli), the U15 teams of SP Bissone and WB Seuzach / SC Frauenfeld battled it out until the final whistle. The game, which took place on January 21, 2024, provided spectators with a thrilling display of skill and determination.

Refereed by Josh Shanas, both teams showed promising attacking moves from the start. In the first quarter, SP Bissone took an early lead with goals from Gioele Roth and Elia Fasani, putting the score at 2-0. However, WB Seuzach / SC Frauenfeld fought back with goals from Leon Gillich and Milo Jvo Wehrli, leveling the game at 2-2.

The second quarter saw WB Seuzach / SC Frauenfeld take control of the game. Milo Jvo Wehrli continued his impressive form, scoring his third goal and extending his team’s lead to 4-2 just before the quarter ended.

As the game reached its halfway point, SP Bissone looked to make a comeback. Gioele Roth converted an extra man situation to reduce the deficit to 3-4, but Leon Gillich and Milo Jvo Wehrli of WB Seuzach / SC Frauenfeld quickly answered back, increasing their team’s lead to 5-3. Giulio Cassiani then found the back of the net for SP Bissone, closing the gap to 4-5. However, WB Seuzach / SC Frauenfeld’s Tyler Spinner struck a key blow just before the end of the quarter, bringing the score to 6-4 in their favor.

With only one quarter left to play, SP Bissone gave it their all to turn the tide. Diar Pacolli found the back of the net, bringing his team within one at 5-6. The game grew intense as the clock ticked down. SP Bissone had an opportunity to equalize when Nathan Hunziker of WB Seuzach / SC Frauenfeld committed a penalty foul. However, Gioele Roth failed to convert the penalty shot, and WB Seuzach / SC Frauenfeld held on to their slim lead.

Despite their efforts, SP Bissone couldn’t find the back of the net again, leaving the final score at 5-7 in favor of WB Seuzach / SC Frauenfeld. It was a hard-fought match, and both teams deserve credit for their performances.

The statistics from the game reveal that SP Bissone struggled with their penalty shots, failing to score from one opportunity. However, they fared better when given an extra man situation, scoring one out of three attempts (33.33%). On the other hand, WB Seuzach / SC Frauenfeld capitalized on their extra man situations, scoring one out of six (16.67%).

Overall, it was an intense match that showcased the talent and determination of these young water polo players. Both teams displayed great skill and teamwork, providing an entertaining game for the spectators in attendance at Basel HB / St. Jakob (Joggeli).

Official Match Report