A1 Mens9 December 2023
Euro Cup: prestigious victory for Trieste, Panionios defeated (9-8) at the "Bianchi"
The Alabardati maintain control of the score, with the Greeks trailing only in the final moments. Daniele Bettini: "We exit the competition with our heads held high." Andrea Brazzatti: "Congratulations to the coach and the boys."
Pallanuoto Trieste's European journey concludes with a prestigious victory. In the sixth day of the group stage of the Men's Euro Cup, sponsored by Samer & Co. Shipping, Trieste triumphed over Panionios 9-8 at the "Bruno Bianchi." Nevertheless, the Greeks finish at the top of Group D, qualifying for the knockout stages alongside Ortigia. Trieste, sponsored by Samer & Co. Shipping, finishes with 7 points, with some regret for missing out on the next round, which wasn't far off. "We exit with our heads held high," analyzes coach Daniele Bettini. "We delivered an excellent performance against a strong opponent, and this match provides interesting insights for the future." Director of Sports Andrea Brazzatti adds, "We've shown that we can play good water polo. Congratulations to the coach and the boys who outplayed a highly competitive team. I hope to see the same boldness on Tuesday in Recco."
Panionios takes the lead with Grammatikos in a power play (0-1 after 1'15"). The home team turns the tide to 3-1 with Valentino, Dasic, and Vrlic on the counter-attack; Moskov's penalty keeps his team close (3-2). Trieste contains Panionios' firepower through careful defensive play. Mladossich scores under the crossbar for 4-2; the Greeks find the goal with Ukropina in a power play (4-3). Just 4 seconds before the change of ends, Mladossich, as usual, extends the lead with a diagonal shot, making it 5-3.
Pallanuoto Trieste continues to control the pace comfortably. Mladossich showcases a spectacular dribble for 6-3; Oliva maintains the +3, and Buljubasic strikes from a distance (7-3). Razzi escapes on a counter-attack, securing the maximum lead at +5 (8-3); Gkiuvetsis in a power play ends the Greeks' scoring drought. The last 8 minutes start with a score of 8-4. In the final period, Panionios seeks a desperate comeback. Moskov scores twice in a power play, bringing it to 8-6 with 5'29'' remaining. Marziali restores the +3, and in the frantic last minutes, nerves come into play. Moskov makes it 9-7; Trieste fiercely defends the lead, conceding 9-8 (Gounas) only 12'' before the buzzer.
On Tuesday, December 12, the first phase of the Men's Serie A1 Championship concludes with an away match against the formidable Pro Recco (3:00 PM).
PALLANUOTO TRIESTE - PANIONIOS 9-8 (3-2; 2-1; 3-1; 1-4)
PALLANUOTO TRIESTE: Oliva, Podgornik, Petronio, Buljubasic 1, Vrlic 1, Valentino 1, Dasic 1, Mezzarobba, Razzi 1, Marziali 1, Bini, Mladossich 3, Caruso. Coach Bettini
PANIONIOS: Galanidis, Kopeliadis, Bouazalas, Gkiuvetsis 2, Papakos, Grammatikos 1, Kalaitzsis, Moskov 3, Mourikis, Gounas 1, Ukropina 1, Kapetanakis, Limarakis. Coach Dimou
Referees: Vogel (Hungary) and Berishvili (Georgia)
Len Delegate: Bebic (Croatia)
Panionios takes the lead with Grammatikos in a power play (0-1 after 1'15"). The home team turns the tide to 3-1 with Valentino, Dasic, and Vrlic on the counter-attack; Moskov's penalty keeps his team close (3-2). Trieste contains Panionios' firepower through careful defensive play. Mladossich scores under the crossbar for 4-2; the Greeks find the goal with Ukropina in a power play (4-3). Just 4 seconds before the change of ends, Mladossich, as usual, extends the lead with a diagonal shot, making it 5-3.
Pallanuoto Trieste continues to control the pace comfortably. Mladossich showcases a spectacular dribble for 6-3; Oliva maintains the +3, and Buljubasic strikes from a distance (7-3). Razzi escapes on a counter-attack, securing the maximum lead at +5 (8-3); Gkiuvetsis in a power play ends the Greeks' scoring drought. The last 8 minutes start with a score of 8-4. In the final period, Panionios seeks a desperate comeback. Moskov scores twice in a power play, bringing it to 8-6 with 5'29'' remaining. Marziali restores the +3, and in the frantic last minutes, nerves come into play. Moskov makes it 9-7; Trieste fiercely defends the lead, conceding 9-8 (Gounas) only 12'' before the buzzer.
On Tuesday, December 12, the first phase of the Men's Serie A1 Championship concludes with an away match against the formidable Pro Recco (3:00 PM).
PALLANUOTO TRIESTE - PANIONIOS 9-8 (3-2; 2-1; 3-1; 1-4)
PALLANUOTO TRIESTE: Oliva, Podgornik, Petronio, Buljubasic 1, Vrlic 1, Valentino 1, Dasic 1, Mezzarobba, Razzi 1, Marziali 1, Bini, Mladossich 3, Caruso. Coach Bettini
PANIONIOS: Galanidis, Kopeliadis, Bouazalas, Gkiuvetsis 2, Papakos, Grammatikos 1, Kalaitzsis, Moskov 3, Mourikis, Gounas 1, Ukropina 1, Kapetanakis, Limarakis. Coach Dimou
Referees: Vogel (Hungary) and Berishvili (Georgia)
Len Delegate: Bebic (Croatia)
