Solaris belonged to the derby of the 1st round against Zadran; while the Riječans celebrated on a visit to Korcula
The first round of the 36th Croatian Water Polo Championship started on September 19, with three home victories, including two convincing wins and one guest victory. The incomplete results are due to the upcoming match between Jadran and Mornar, which will take place on September 23 because of Jadran players' commitments in European Cup qualifiers. In Zagreb, Mladost dominated Medveščak by a large margin, scoring 24 goals while Medveščak managed only six. Mladost played without their captain Ante Vukicevic due to a middle ear infection, while Medveščak was missing two of their best players, Lovre Milosevic and Marin Dasic. In Dubrovnik, Jug Adriatic secured a win against Poškovci, with young Hungarian player David Tatrai scoring five goals. Meanwhile, in the derby between Solaris and Zadar 1952 in Crnica, both teams showed strong performances, with Solaris eventually winning after a dramatic final moment. The match featured three tied quarters, and Solaris' Eugen Koprčina scored the decisive goal in the last seconds. The only away victory in the round came from Primorje EB, who despite financial difficulties and significant changes in their squad, maintained good performance.
Solaris secured a dramatic draw against Zadar in their derby match at Crnica during the opening round of the 36th Croatian Water Polo League, while Rijeka celebrated a victory away at Korcula. The weekend's matches were largely dominated by top teams, with Mladost delivering a crushing 24-6 win over Medvescak. However, the Jadran-Mornar game was postponed until Wednesday due to Jadran's commitments in qualifying matches for the Champions League. The opening fixtures took place in Zagreb and Dubrovnik, with the expected triumphs of the league's powerhouses. Mladost, playing without captain Ante Vukicevic due to a middle ear injury, overwhelmed Medvescak, who were missing two key players, Lovre Milosevic and Marin Dasic. Despite this, Mladost's performance was exceptional, scoring 24 goals in total. Medvescak struggled, managing just six points in the match. In Dubrovnik, Jug Adriatic Insurance defeated Posk 1937 18-8. The match saw young Hungarian player David Tatrai shine for Jug Adriatic, scoring five goals. Meanwhile, Posk 1937 had issues with their defense, allowing too many scoring opportunities. The highlight of the weekend was the derby between Solaris and Zadar 1952, which ended in a tightly contested 14-13 draw. The match featured four evenly matched quarters, with Solaris' Eugen Koprcina scoring five goals and Zadar's Ante Visnovic contributing four. With less than two minutes remaining, Koprcina scored the decisive goal, giving Solaris a narrow lead that held until the final moments. Rijeka's team, Primorje EB, made a strong start to their season with a 13-11 victory over KPK at Korcula. The young squad showed resilience, overcoming early challenges and maintaining control throughout the match. Ivan Vukicevic and Len Dujmic were instrumental in securing the win, with Dujmic scoring crucial goals in both halves. The match concluded with a dominant finish from Rijeka, marking a successful debut for the team. The results set the stage for the upcoming matches, including the postponed Jadran-Mornar clash, which will take place later in the week. The performances of the teams have highlighted the competitive nature of the new season, with several emerging talents making an impact on the court.
The first round of the 36th Croatian Water Polo Championship started on September 19, with three home victories, including two convincing wins and one guest victory. The incomplete results are due to the upcoming match between Jadran and Mornar, which will take place on September 23 because of Jadran players' commitments in European Cup qualifiers. In Zagreb, Mladost dominated Medveščak by a large margin, scoring 24 goals while Medveščak managed only six. Mladost played without their captain Ante Vukicevic due to a middle ear infection, while Medveščak was missing two of their best players, Lovre Milosevic and Marin Dasic. In Dubrovnik, Jug Adriatic secured a win against Poškovci, with young Hungarian player David Tatrai scoring five goals. Meanwhile, in the derby between Solaris and Zadar 1952 in Crnica, both teams showed strong performances, with Solaris eventually winning after a dramatic final moment. The match featured three tied quarters, and Solaris' Eugen Koprčina scored the decisive goal in the last seconds. The only away victory in the round came from Primorje EB, who despite financial difficulties and significant changes in their squad, maintained good performance.
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The water polo team Panathinaikos secured their place in the Champions League this season after defeating the Hungarian Honved 9-7 in Split during the qualification tournament. They had previously beaten the Croatian team Jadran, the host of the tournament, 15-14 on the first day. The second-place match between Jadran and Honved will determine which team joins Panathinaikos in the Champions League. In the Greek team’s victory, Aristeidis Chalyvopoulos and Nikolaos Papasifakis each scored two goals, while Lazar Vićković and Vadovics Viktor contributed two goals for Hungary. Meanwhile, Zagreb’s Mladost, the current Croatian champions, directly qualified for the Champions League.
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The article reports on a water polo match between the Primorje EB team and KPK, which took place at the Korcula swimming pool. The young Primorje EB team successfully started their first league season by defeating KPK 13:11. The game was closely contested, with Primorje EB leading early and maintaining dominance throughout much of the match. Key players such as Ivan Vukojević and Len Dujmić contributed significantly to the victory. Despite a strong comeback by KPK in the final quarter, Primorje EB managed to secure the win with a late goal from Enej Potočnik.
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