The European Aquatics Challenger Cup saw some intense battles on the final day of the women’s Qualification Round. The defending champions Izmir Buyuksehir SK, Veterpolo Klub Vojvodina, VK Jadran Split, ZAVK Mladost, and Sport Lisboa E Benfica emerged as the top contenders in their respective groups after some thrilling matches.
In Group A, Izmir Buyuksehir SK displayed their dominance with a convincing 8-13 victory over Vaterpolo Klub Vojvodina. Led by Paris 2024 silver medallist Danijela Jackovich, Izmir maintained their grip on the Challenger Cup. Meanwhile, City of Manchester WPC secured the third-place spot by defeating Sliema ASC 18-9.
Group B witnessed SV Blau-Weiss Bochum overpowering Hapoel Emek HaYarden 19-11 to secure the second spot. VK Jadran Split emerged victorious against Sirens ASC Malta with a 6-11 win, solidifying their position at the top of the group.
ZAVK Mladost continued their impressive run in Group C with an 18-5 win over Dalton Koleji SK. Captain Iva Rozic played a crucial role in Mladost’s success, scoring five goals in the match. Otter Swimming Club managed to secure a draw against Asten Johnson Strakonice, earning them a spot in the next round.
In Group D, Galatasaray Zena secured second place by defeating SSV Esslingen 10-8. CSM Unirea Alba Iulia ended their campaign on a high note with a dominant 22-4 win over ZVK Crvena Zvezda.
Overall, the Qualification Round of the European Aquatics Challenger Cup delivered exciting matches and showcased the talent of the participating teams. Fans can catch all the live water polo action on www.euroaquaticstv.com and stay updated with fixtures, results, and tables through the European Aquatics App available on Google Play.