Russia Beats Greece in European Preliminaries in Petras
The Russians defeated the Greeks 11-10 on Saturday December 1 in Patras (GRE) on the occasion of the third Game Day of the FINA’s Women Water Polo World Leagues European preliminaries.
Ferencvaros (HUN) Wins European Super Cup in Shootout
After 19 straight triumphs, this year’s match saw the Champions League winning side falling in the Super Cup final. Holder of Euro Cup, FTC-Telekom Budapest (Ferencvaros) bettered Greece’s Olympiacos Pireaus in a thrilling game ending in a penalty shootout in Budapest.
Olympiacos Piraeus, FTC-Telekom Budapest Eye European Super Cup
Another outstanding evening of water polo is due in Budapest where Champions League winner Olympiacos Piraeus (GRE) clashes with Euro Cup-holder FTC-Telekom Budapest (HUN) for the European Super Cup.
Indiana Water Polo Signs Eight to Class of 2023
Indiana head water polo coach Ryan Castle announced eight signees to the Hoosiers’ incoming class of 2023.
Champions League Losers Enjoy Better Day in Euro Cup Quarters
Unlike last year, teams dropping from the Champions League qualifications dominated the first legs of the quarter-finals, though none of the four match-ups produced decisive gaps between the respective sides.
Big Wins for Recco, Barceloneta, Jug, BPM on Champions League Day 3
Four teams – two per group – managed to make it three out of three as Recco (ITA) beat Ferencvaros, Barceloneta (ESP) earned three valuable points in Moscow (RUS) in Group A, while in Group B Busto BPM (ITA) came back from four goals down to defeat Hannover (GER) and Jug (CRO) staged a great finish to upend Szolnok (HUN).
USA National Teams Set to Host December Exhibitions
The USA Men’s and Women’s National Teams return to action this December for exhibition competition in Southern California.
Recco vs. Ferencvaros Highlights Champions League Day 3
The big match of the day features last season’s runner-up Pro Recco (ITA) and Euro Cup winner Ferencvaros (HUN), two giants with a strong chance of going all the way to the final.
Greece, Hungary Take Lead in European Preliminaries
Hungary and Greece are the only two teams with two wins since the beginning of the season and take the lead of Group A and B respectively. Germany, Russia, Spain, and the Netherlands have all collected 3 points so far.
Dunaujvaros Came from 4 Down to Stun Kirishi in Super Cup Final
Hungary’s Dunaujvaros wrote history by clinching the women’s European Super Cup for the first time after a stunning shootout win in Kirishi. The LEN Trophy winner side came from four goals down to beat the favorite Russian team in its home pool.
Kirishi is Out to Claim Fourth European Title in a Row
Kinef Kirishi is set to expand its European wining streak and retain its Super Cup title as well after successfully defended the Euro League trophy in April. LEN Trophy winner Dunaujvaros (HUN) would cause the biggest upset in years with a victory in Russia.
Protest Forces Water Polo World League Match To New, Closed Location
Protest threats from pro-Palestinian groups has caused the FINA Women’s World League water polo match between Spain and Israel to change to a closed-door location.
Victories for Greece, Russia, Hungary & Italy; Spain Splits
The FINA’s Women Water Polo World Leagues European preliminaries kicked-off on Saturday November 3 and continued on Tuesday November 6 in various European cities.
Olympiacos Struggles Continue, BPM Stuns Szolnok in Champions League
After beating title-holder Olympiacos (GRE) on the opening day, newcomer BPM Busto (ITA) downed 2017 winner Szolnok (HUN) as well in Group B. Olympiacos is still winless as they could claim only one point in Hannover (GER).
Greece, Russia Host Initial Games of 2019 Women’s World League
The European preliminaries of the FINA Women’s Water Polo World League 2019 kick-off tomorrow, Saturday November 3, in two European cities, Athens (GRE) and Volgograd (RUS).
