Recap

In a thrilling water polo match held at Basel FB/St. Jakob (Joggeli) on July 5, 2024, WSV Basel Women faced off against WK Thun Women in the 2023-2024 National League Women. The game, officiated by referees Dean Suazo and Martin Mravik, was a nail-biter from start to finish with the final scoreline reading 11-12 in favor of the visiting team, WK Thun Women.

The match started with WK Thun Women taking an early lead in the first quarter, scoring three goals to WSV Basel Women’s one. The second quarter saw WK Thun Women extending their lead, heading into halftime with a score of 2-5.

However, WSV Basel Women mounted a strong comeback in the third quarter, outscoring their opponents 3-1 to narrow the gap to just one goal heading into the final period. The last quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows and neither able to pull away.

With the score tied at 11-11 as the clock winded down, it was WK Thun Women who found the back of the net in the dying seconds to secure a hard-fought 11-12 victory. Jana Stucki’s goal proved to be the decisive moment in a closely contested match that showcased the skill and determination of both teams.

WSV Basel Women showed resilience throughout the game, converting two penalty shots out of three and two extra-man situations out of four. On the other hand, WK Thun Women demonstrated their efficiency in extra-man situations, scoring six out of ten opportunities.

The match was a testament to the competitive nature of water polo, with both teams leaving it all in the pool. WK Thun Women’s victory cements their position in the league standings, while WSV Basel Women will look to bounce back from this narrow defeat in their upcoming fixtures.

Official Match Report