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Hungary edges Croatia after penalty shootout

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Tuesday 14 January 2014, 16:17

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Tim Hartog

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Day 3 of action in the men's World League Europe prelims was opened with a potential interesting match-up in group A as Russia hosted reigning champs Serbia. The up-and-coming Russians, where recently appointed Erkin Shagaev kicked off his new job as national team head coach, were unable to endanger Serbia. Led by Andrija Prlainovic and Stefan Mitrovic, who scored a total of three goals each, the Serbs walked away in a high-scoring 2nd quarter after both sides were tied 1-1 after eight minutes of play, and looked very much in control from there. Goals by Mitrovic and newcomer Sava Randjelovic in the final quarter ensured a second win and the top spot in group A for Serbia. The big match-up of day 3 saw Croatia and Hungary staying close all game until the home side looked to decide things in the fourth quarter by scoring two straight goals (Andro Buslje and Niksa Dobud). Leading 6-4 Croatia seemed favorite to take the three points but Hungary standout Marton Vamos, after having levelled the sides 4-4 earlier in the game, scored the consolation goal and Denes Varga off a feed from brother Daniel scored the 6-6 equalizer in the dying seconds so that penalties had to determine a winner. After both sides had missed their first 2 attempts a pair of penalty shots were hit by Croatia's Kristijan Milakovic and veteran Marton Szivós for Hungary. Centre forward Niksa Dobud saw his attempt saved by Hungary goalie Viktor Nagy, followed by Daniel Varga (pictured) scoring the 7-8 for Hungary and after youngster Ante Viskovic also missed his penalty the Hungarians completed their comeback and won 7-8 to now lead group B gaining 5 points in two games. Meanwhile in group A Montenegro took a 13-10 win over Germany from Herceg Novi but that went on not be quite as easy as expected. The Germans, responsible for the biggest upset of the 2009 World Championships eliminating the then reiging European champs in the quarter-finals, on Tuesday came all the way back from being down 6-1 (3 goals by Aleksandar Ivovic) to set up a tense second half of the game. Ultimately though the Montenegrins were able to step up a level and with three goals from Aleksandar Radovic in the 4th quarter, ended up victorious after all. The final match of the day saw Italy posting their second win of this campaign by beating Slovakia 12-5 at home in the city of Bergamo. Led by centre forward Matteo Aicardi's four goals the Italians started walking away in the second period and were to be stopped. The 2011 World Champs still hold 2nd place in group C while Slovakia still seeks their first points and are set to host Montenegro on day 4 at home in Novaky.


FINA Men's World League 2013-2014
Europe preliminary round

Day 3 fixtures and results

Tuesday, 14 January:

Russia vs. Serbia 8-12 (1-1, 2-6, 2-3, 3-2) (played in Kazan, Russia)Russia scorers: Ivan Nagaev 2, Dmitry Kholod 2, Artem Odintsov, Ardele Latipov, Sergey Lisunov, Roman Shepelyov.

Serbia scorers: Andrija Prlainovic 3, Stefan Mitrovic 3, Dusan Mandic, Sava Randjelovic, Dusko Pijetlovic, Slobodan Nikic, Milan Aleksic, Filip Filipovic.

Croatia vs. Hungary 7-8 (3-1, 0-1, 1-1, 2-3; penalties: 1-2) (played in Sibenik, Croatia)Croatia scorers: Paulo Obradovic 2, Sandro Sukno 2, Andro Buslje, Niksa Dobud, Kristijan Milakovic.

Hungary scorers: Denes Varga 2, Marton Vámos 2, Norbert Madaras, Balazs Hárai, Dániel Varga, Marton Szivós.

Montenegro vs. Germany 13-10 (4-1, 2-3, 2-3, 5-3) (played in Herceg Novi, Montenegro)Montenegro scorers: Aleksandar Ivovic 4, Aleksandsr Radovic 4, Darko Brguljan 2, Drasko Brguljan, Sasa Misic, Nikola Murišić.

Germany scorers: Heiko Nossek 3, Julian Real 2, Paul Schueler 2, Erik Bukowski, Hannes Glaser, Dennis Eidner.

Italy vs. Slovakia 12-5 (1-1, 3-1, 4-2, 4-1) (played in Bergamo, Italy)Italy scorers: Matteo Aicardi 4, Alessandro Nora 3, Pietro Figlioli 2, Nicholas Presciutti, Andrea Fondelli, Francesco di Fulvio.

Slovakia scorers: Martin Famera 3, Lukas Durik, Lukas Seman.

Current standings are:

Group A

1. Serbia 2 - 6 pts
2. Russia 2 - 3
3. Romania 2 - 0

Group B

1. Hungary 2 - 5 pts
2. Greece 2 - 2
3. Croatia 2 - 2

Group C

1. Montenegro 3 - 9 pts
2. Italy 3 - 6
3. Germany 3 - 3
4. Slovakia 3 - 0

N.b.: times mentioned are local time.
Day 4: 11 February, 2014.
Americas, Asia, Africa & Oceania
Intercontinental tournament 26 May - 1 June, 2014 in Shanghai, China.

World League Super Final to be played 16-21 June, 2014 in Dubai.

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Croatia-Hungary match highlights World League day 3

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Monday 13 January 2014, 08:47

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Tim Hartog

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The third matchday in the European preliminary phase of this year's World League will be shaping the three groups for the first time as in both group A and B the top teams will meet for the first time. Reigning champs Serbia travelled to Kazan, Russia taking on the home team who started off their campaign by rolling past Romania 15-5 on day 1. Serbia hosted the Romanians on day 2 and recorded a big 18-6 win also. But this round of play will be highlighted by the match between Croatia and Hungary, to be played in the Adriaric cost town of Sibenik. A re-match of the 2013 World Championships semi-final, won by Hungary who went on to capture the gold medal while Croatia finished 3rd. The Croatians, who won the World League in 2012 ahead of their Olympic triumph in London, are coming off a penalty shootout loss (11-12) to Greece on day 2 while Hungary held off the Greek 8-5 on opening day. And where Hungary presents the same squad as the one who ended up victorious in Barcelona last August, the Croatians will be missing lefthander Maro Jokovic who is recovering from surgery on his right hand and is expected to miss out on action in the month of January. But apart from that the Croatian team has undergone quite some changes compared to Barcelona 2013 with youngsters back-up goalkeeper Ivan Marcelić, lefthander Ante Visković, Ante Vukičević and Antonio Buha all on the roster now. Well-known at home but up-and-coming on senior international level. The squad for Tuesday's game though still includes 10 Barcelona World Championships bronze medal winners and 10 London Olympic champions. 

For both Motnenegro and Italy the match-ups on day 3 are to confirm their favorite status and gain a first big advantage, in particular for the Montenegrins who defeated Italy at home in Kotor 11-8 on day 2 and can take a comfortable lead by beating Germany, also at home but this time in the city of Herceg Novi. It does not stop Montenegro head coach Ranko Perovic from trying to roulate and rejuvanate as both young players centre forward Nikola Murišić (Primorac Kotor) and striker Jovan Sarić (Jadran Herceg Novi) will be debuting in the senior national team on Tuesday. Meanwhile the Montenegrins will be playing without the Galatasaray duo of goalie Milos Šćepanović and driver Aleksandar Pasković which clears the path for Radnicki veteran goalkeeper Zdravko Radic to make his return to the national squad. Latest changes were reported on Monday as Mladjan Janovic has obligations to his club Pro Recco and can not be present, so Perovic called up veteran centre back Predrag Jokić instead. Also centre forward Sasa Misic' presents remains uncertain as he is dealing with shoulder problems and is a game time decision.

New names are also to be seen in Italy as they take on Slovakia on Tuesday. Head coach Alessandro Campagna is trying to get more players involved and this time called up Luca Damonte (Carisa Savona), Vincenzo Dolce and Vincenzo Renzuto Iodice (DOOA Posillipo) and U18 Perth 2012 world champion Tommaso Busilacchi (Como Nuoto) for an opportunity to showcase their talent on senior international level. Slovakia, led by Szeged centre forward Lukáš Seman, are coming off a tough 10-9 loss to Germany on day 2 and are still seeking the first points of this campaign.

FINA Men's World League 2013-2014
Europe preliminary round

Day 3 fixtures

Tuesday, 14 January:

19.00: Russia vs. Serbia (played in Kazan, Russia)
18.00: Croatia vs. Hungary (played in Sibenik, Croatia)
18.00: Montenegro vs. Germany (played in Herceg Novi, Montenegro)
20.00: Italy vs. Slovakia (played in Bergamo, Italy)

Current standings are:

Group A

1. Serbia 1 - 3 pts
2. Russia 1 - 3
3. Romania 2 - 0

Group B

1. Hungary 1 - 3 pts
2. Greece 2 - 2
3. Croatia 1 - 1

Group C

1. Montenegro 2 - 6 pts
2. Italy 2 - 3
3. Germany 2 - 3
4. Slovakia 2 - 0

N.b.: times mentioned are local time.Americas, Asia, Africa & Oceania
Intercontinental tournament 26 May - 1 June, 2014 in Shanghai, China.

World League Super Final to be played 16-21 June, 2014 in Dubai.

Pictured: Sandro Sukno and Croatia host Hungary in the city of Sibenik.

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World League, l'Italia batte la Slovacchia 12-5

Ernesto Zerella - 14 gennaio 2014 22:19

Matteo Aicardi (Pro Recco) mattatore del match con 4 reti realizzate

Nella terza giornata di World League, la Slovacchia viene sconfitta 12-5 dagli azzurri che salgono a quota 6 nel gruppo C dominato dal Montenegro. Ottime le prestazioni di Del Lungo e Aicardi così come quella del mancino bresciano Nora autore di una tripletta.

Operazione riscatto per l'Italia riuscita e qualificazione alla fase finale ancora possibile. Dopo la sconfitta patita contro il Montenegro riparte con una buona vittoria il cammino dell'Italia nella World League. La squadra allenata da Alessandro Campagna regola 12-5 la Slovacchia, ultima nel girone, ferma a zero punti ma uscita a testa alta dalle sfide giocate in precedenza contro la Germania e gli stessi montenegrini. Prossimo impegno nella competizione per il "settebello" è la sfida in programma l'11 marzo in casa contro i teutonici, battuti a novembre con il punteggio di 12-7.

L'inizio della partita è molto contratto e le due squadre non lesinano il gioco fisico, difatti sono più i falli commessi che le vere occasioni da gol nei primi 3' di gioco. Le prime si concretizzano a metà primo quarto, con la conclusione di Damonte respinta dalla testa di Kozmer e il tiro, sempre della calottina numero dieci, finito di poco a lato. L'Italia successivamente continua a spingere, ma le conclusioni di Renzuto Iodice e di Di Fulvio non creano grandi grattacapi alla difesa Slovacca. Dopo le superiorità numeriche non finalizzate dalla squadra di Campagna, ci pensa Famera a sbloccare il match alla prima occasione con l'uomo in più guadaganta dai suoi compagni. A 5'' dal termine del primo quarto il mancinoNora riporta in parità la partita, servito da Fondelli in posizione uno buca Kozmer sul primo palo.

La seconda frazione è molto più dinamica e l'azione del 2-1 italiano ne rappresenta un'ottimo esempio: dopo 1' dall'inizio Di Fulvio ruba palla a metà vasca, serve Giacoppo al centro che lesto serve il liberissimo Nora per il vantaggio. Dopo il nuovo pareggio siglato da Durik, sempre in superiorità, la squadra azzurra innesta il turbo. IniziaAicardi che segna il suo primo gol della serata, servito al centro finge una sciarpata, si blocca e di forza in beduina gonfia la rete. All' 7° il rechellino Figlioli, dopo l'inrocio preso poco prima, valorizza la precisa manovra corale con un bolide in posizione cinque che vale il 4-2 alla fine del primo tempo.

La ripresa inizia con un'ottima parata di Del Lungo sul tiro di Durik e prosegue con l'allungo del "settebello". Prima il rigore realizzato da Figlioli, poi le reti di Aicardi e di Nora portano l'Italia sul più cinque, con 3' da giocare alla fine del quarto. Dopo il pesante break subito, complice anche la buona prestazione di Del Lungo che ha disinnescato le varie sortite degli avversari, la squadra di Sirotny ha una reazione dettata dall'orgoglio. Prima e dopo il gol diFondelli, Famera accorcia le distanze per i suoi compagni di squadra, prima con un tiro centrale dalla distanza, poi con il penalty realizzato.

L'ultimo quarto viene sbloccato dalla rete di Seman che porta le due squadre sul 8-5, da qui però la Slovacchia si spegne e il c.t. Campagna può osservare la sua squadra prendere il largo. Si inizia dalla controfuga propriziata da un fallo in attacco e impreziosita dalla rete di Aicardi, si prosegue con la rete dalla distanza di Presciutti e si chiude con le marcature di Di Fulvio, servito dal prezioso Nora, e con il top-scorer della serata Aicardi. Termina la partita con il risultato finale di 12-5 e con la piscina "ItalCementi" di Bergamo in festa per la convincente vittoria.

Italia: Del Lungo, Renzuto Iodice, Nicholas Presciutti 1, Figlioli 2 (1 rig.), Fondelli 1, Coppoli, Giacoppo, Nora 3, Di Fulvio 1, Damonte, Aicardi (C) 4, Bianco, Vassallo. All. Campagna.
Slovacchia: Kozmer, Famera 3 (1 rig.), Zatovic, Hrosik (C), Durik 1, Janicek, Seman 1, Tkac, Bielik, Gyurcsi, Kratochvil, Bruder, Hoferica. All. Sirotny.
Arbitri: Putnikovic (Srb) e Savinovic (Cro).
Delegato: Gianni Lonzi (Ita).
Note: parziali 1-1, 3-1, 4-2, 4-1. Nessuno uscito per limite di falli. Superiorità numeriche: Italia 3/6 + un rigore, Slovacchia 2/3 + un rigore. Hoferica (S) in porta nel quarto tempo. In tribuna Busilacchi, Dolce, Valentino. Tra il secondo e terzo tempo esibizione del nuoto sincronizzato della Bergamo Nuoto. Spettatori: 1200 circa.

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 FINA news

With the European preliminaries well underway for the men's and women's FINA Water Polo World
League, 2014 promises to be another exciting year for water polo!


The third round of the men's preliminaries was held on January 14, with the teams of Hungary, Italy, Serbia and Montenegro each claiming a win.
2013 World League winner Serbia defeated Russia in Kazan 12-8 and now tops Group A with 6 points, which also includes Romania.
Meanwhile in Sibenik, visiting Hungary stunned 2012 Olympic champion Croatia, winning by a fingernail in penalty shootouts (8-7). The reigning World champions currently lead Group B with 5 points, ahead of Greece and Croatia.
In Group C, Montenegro and Italy secured the 1-2 spots with 9 and 6 points, respectively.
In Herceg Novi, World silver medallist Montenegro had a solid win over Germany (13-10) while 2012 Olympic silver medallist Italy eclipsed Slovakia in Bergamo, scoring 12-5.
The next round will take place on February 11 with Romania to face Russia in Bucarest, Greece to receive Hungary in Athens (tbc), Germany to meet Italy in Torino and Montenegro to play Slovakia in Novaky.
The FINA Men's Intercontinental Water Polo Tournament - the World League's preliminary tournament between teams from the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania - will be organised in Shanghai (CHN) from May 26 to June 1, 2014.
Dubai (UAE) will host the Men's Super Final from June 16-21 featuring the eight best teams from the World League's preliminaries.


WOMEN'S WORLD LEAGUE


The European preliminaries for the women's competition resume next week, on January 21,
with the third round of matches. Current World champion and 2012 Olympic silver medallist
Spain will meet Great Britain in Barcelona while 2011 World champion Greece will pit their
strength against World bronze medallist Hungary in Athens.
The Women's Intercontinental Tournament (Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania) will take place in the Los Angeles area (USA) from May 19 - 25, 2014. Beijing (CHN) will organise the women's  Super Final from June 10-15, 2014.


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