Recap

CN Nyon U15 Secure Victory Over SC Zug U15 in U15 Water Polo Match

In an exhilarating U15 water polo match held at Zug HB/Loreto, CN Nyon U15 emerged victorious with a final score of 9-5 against home team SC Zug U15. The game, which took place on the 20th of January 2024, showcased the impressive skills and determination of both teams.

The first quarter of the match began with a goal from Badis Azouni of CN Nyon, swiftly followed by a response from Nico Fässler of SC Zug, resulting in a 1-1 tie. However, Nyon’s Raphaël Fontanella and Mativil Kiryanov displayed excellent offensive prowess, scoring two more goals to extend their lead. Fontanella continued his dominance in the pool, adding another goal to his personal tally. Finn Bütler of SC Zug managed to find the back of the net on an extra man situation, bringing the score to 2-4. However, Nyon’s Paul Marconnet and Fontanella struck again, ending the first quarter with a score of 2-6 in favor of CN Nyon.

Heading into the second quarter, Nyon continued to assert their dominance. Azouni and Fontanella displayed remarkable accuracy, adding three more goals to their names. SC Zug’s Raffaele Panarese found the back of the net on an extra man situation, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Amelie Hettinger and Léane Bütler of SC Zug managed to score two more goals, capitalizing on their extra man opportunities. However, Nyon’s defense remained solid, preventing Zug from closing the gap further. The second quarter ended with an impressive 2-9 lead for CN Nyon.

As the game progressed into the third quarter, both teams showed no signs of slowing down. Nyon’s Azouni continued to shine, scoring his third goal of the match. However, SC Zug’s defense tightened, limiting Nyon to just one goal in this quarter. Zug’s Finn Bütler managed to score again, showing resilience and determination to keep his team in the game. The third quarter concluded with a score of 3-9, with Nyon still holding a comfortable lead.

The final quarter saw Zug displaying renewed energy and determination. They managed to keep Nyon’s offense at bay, preventing them from adding to their score. SC Zug’s efforts paid off as Léane Bütler and Panarese found the back of the net on extra man situations, narrowing the gap to 5-9. Despite Zug’s valiant efforts, Nyon’s defense remained resilient, securing them the victory.

It is worth noting that both teams had different success rates in extra man situations. SC Zug U15 capitalized on 4 out of 7 opportunities (57.14%), while CN Nyon U15 had no success in their 2 chances (0.0%).

In conclusion, the U15 water polo match between SC Zug U15 and CN Nyon U15 showcased the talent and determination of both teams. CN Nyon U15’s impressive offensive display, led by Raphaël Fontanella and Badis Azouni, proved to be the deciding factor in their well-deserved victory. SC Zug U15’s resilience and commendable performance should also be acknowledged.

Official Match Report