Recap

Lugano Aquatics Dominate Lausanne Aquatique in U15 Water Polo Match

In a thrilling U15 water polo match held at the Lugano/Trevano HB, the home team, Lugano Aquatics, delivered a dominant performance against Lausanne Aquatique I. The game, which took place on January 27, 2024, showcased the immense talent and determination of these young water polo players.

The first quarter remained goalless as both teams exhibited a solid defensive strategy. The young athletes showcased their agility in the pool, making it difficult for their opponents to find scoring opportunities. With great teamwork and skill, the Lugano and Lausanne players kept the score sheet empty.

The second quarter saw the first goals of the match. At the 3:01 mark, Lugano’s Lorenzo Cossu scored the first personal goal to put his team ahead 1-0. Lausanne’s Oscar Harrington committed an exclusion foul at 3:42, providing Lugano an advantage. However, it was Csanad Berces of Lausanne who found the back of the net at the 1:03 mark, leveling the score at 1-1. Just before the end of the quarter, Nathan Louis Fabbri of Lugano managed to regain the lead with a well-placed shot, bringing the score to 2-1 in favor of Lugano.

As the game progressed into the third quarter, the Lugano Aquatics U15 team began to assert their dominance. Giacomo Geninazzi opened the scoring at 3:29, extending Lugano’s lead to 3-1. Another exclusion foul from Lausanne’s Oscar Harrington gave Lugano another golden opportunity, and Luka Krstic capitalized on it, scoring on the extra man situation to make it 4-1. The goals kept coming for Lugano as Giacomo Geninazzi, Lars Rasmussen, and Nathan Louis Fabbri added to the scoreboard, widening the gap to an impressive 7-1 by the end of the quarter.

The final quarter saw Lugano maintain their strong performance. Giacomo Geninazzi continued to shine, converting an extra man situation goal at 2:02 to complete his hat-trick and bring the score to 8-1 in favor of Lugano. Christian Ravetta then added his name to the score sheet, extending Lugano’s lead to 9-1. Csanad Berces of Lausanne managed to find the net on an extra man situation at 1:15, reducing the deficit to 9-2. Despite a late exclusion foul by Juan Sebastian Salvatore Rinaldi, Lugano held on to secure a resounding victory.

The match showcased the exceptional skills of the young water polo players from both teams, but it was Lugano Aquatics U15 who emerged as the dominant force. Their strong defensive display, along with efficient goal-scoring, resulted in a convincing 9-2 victory. Lugano Aquatics U15’s success can be attributed to their effectiveness during extra man situations, as they converted two out of three, while Lausanne struggled, managing to score only one out of eight. These statistics highlight the importance of capitalizing on such opportunities in water polo.

Both teams should be commended for their effort and sportsmanship throughout the match. As the 2023-2024 U15 league continues, Lugano Aquatics U15 have announced their presence as a team to watch, while Lausanne Aquatique I U15 will look to regroup and bounce back stronger in their upcoming matches.

Official Match Report