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).
Must-Watch Champions League Matches in Brescia, Busto Arsizio
The re-match of last May’s all-Italian quarter-final featuring Brescia and Recco is the highlight of Day 2. The third Italian side, BPM Busto is set to beat the 2017 winner Szolnok after bringing down title-holder Olympiacos in the opening round.
Kirishi, Budapest to Host Big Games of European Super Cup Finals
LEN has announced the dates and the venues of the European Water Polo Super Cup finals.
Kazakhstan Water Polo Player Receives 4-Year Doping Ban
Kazakhstan water polo player Alexandr Godovanyuk has been given a 4-year doping ban by the Disciplinary Commission of the National Anti-Doping Center…
UIL Authorizes Staff to ‘Monitor’ High School Water Polo in Texas
The UIL Policy Comittee didn’t decide to fully-sanction the sport, but has authorized its staff to continue monitoring its development.
