Powerful Efforts by Recco, Jug Highlight Day 5 of Champions League
Spectacular away wins, the fifth in as many matches – both the players of Pro Recco (ITA) and Jug Dubrovnik (CRO) should enjoy a merry Christmas as unbeaten leaders of the respective groups.
Barceloneta beats the Super Cup winner, Jug halts BPM’s run
The biggest win went to Barceloneta (ESP) on Day 4 as the Spanish team managed to down the freshly crowned Super Cup winner FTC-Telekom (HUN) in Budapest and earned its fourth straight win. Recco (ITA) followed the Spaniards with another victory and fellow Italian side Brescia claimed three crucial points in Eger (HUN).
Three Crucial Match-Ups Highlight Champions League Day 4
Three crucial match-ups highlight Day 4 in the Champions League. Super Cup winner Ferencvaros (HUN) clashes with group-leader Barceloneta (ESP) while fellow Hungarian side Eger will face Brescia (ITA) in a game which might become decisive later when the line is drawn for the Final Eight in Group A.
The Stage is Set for Champions League Final Eight in Genoa
The next three days will see the best eight clubs of the world going for the title, featuring the greatest stars of present day water polo, at the Final Eight in Genoa, Italy.
Jug, Brescia Earn Last Two Group A Spots in Final Eight
Jug (CRO) managed to beat Dynamo (RUS) in a great game and since Brescia (ITA) also won, the Russians missed the cut. With 183 goals (22.8 per game) on the last day, the main round came to an end, next is the Final Eight tournament on 7-9 June in Genoa (ITA).
Brescia Steps Toward Final Eight, Dynamo Needs Help to Join Them
While Olympiacos (GRE) and Recco (ITA) secured their respective top spots, the race is still on in Group A for the remaining two berths.
Champions League Last Questions Might Be Answered
Five sides are already aboard, three more spots are to be booked, the penultimate round might decide the faith of each – or none.
