Settebello: i convocati per il raduno di Como, c’è anche Aicardi, Mirarchi e Damonte

Dopo la 15^a giornata in programma tra venerdì e sabato, l’A1 maschile si fermerà per il collegiale programmato dal c.t. dell’ItaliaAlessandro Campagna a Como dal 12 al 15 febbraio, un appuntamento in preparazione dell’impegno di World League del Settebellocontro la Turchia del 17 febbraio, a Istanbul (ore 21). Oggi il commissario tecnico ha diramato i nomi dei 20 convocati e per il raduno comasco: spicca il ritorno in azzurro di Cristiano Mirarchi, Luca Damonte, Alex Giorgetti e Matteo Aicardi.

    

Questi i convocati di Campagna per il collegiale di Como: Lorenzo Bruni e Marco Del Lungo (Brescia), Fabio Baraldi e Alessandro Velotto (Canottieri Napoli), Valentino Gallo e Vincenzo Renzuto Iodice (Posillipo), Stefano Luongo (Carpisa Yamamay Acquachiara), Tommaso Busilacchi (Como), Matteo Aicardi, Francesco Di Fulvio, Pietro Figlioli, Andrea Fondelli, Alex Giorgetti, Stefano Tempesti e Niccolò Gitto (Pro Recco), Francesco Coppoli (Florentia), Luca Damonte (Savona), Cristiano Mirarichi (Roma Vis Nova), Lorenzo Vespa (Lazio, dal 15 febbraio per Istanbul), Giacomo Bini (Sport Management).

Il programma della 5^a  giornata di World League (17 febbraio)

TURCHIA-ITALIA (Istanbul)

MONTENEGRO-FRANCIA (Budva)

WORLD LEAGUE, LA CLASSIFICA DEL GRUPPO C: Croazia 12 (4 partite giocate), Italia 5 (3), Montenegro 4 (3), Turchia 3 (3), Francia 0 (3).

RVL: Pobjeda Primorja, Radnickog, Budve, Juga, Jadrana ST i Mladosti

Regionalna liga, 2. dio - 15.kolo - Za prvaka

17:15	Primorje EB	18 : 3 ZAVRšENO	Crvena zvezda

Regionalna liga, 2. dio - 15.kolo - Za prvaka

18:30	Radnički KT	5 : 4 ZAVRšENO	PVK Jadran HN

Regionalna liga, 2. dio - 15.kolo - Za ostanak

19:00	Budva	16 : 11 ZAVRšENO	Medveščak

Regionalna liga, 2. dio - 15.kolo - Za prvaka

19:15	Partizan RF	5 : 12 ZAVRšENO	Jug CO

Regionalna liga, 2. dio - 15.kolo - Za ostanak

19:30	Jadran Split	12 : 6 ZAVRšENO	Primorac

Regionalna liga, 2. dio - 15.kolo - Za ostanak

20:00	AVK Branik	6 : 17 ZAVRšENO	Vojvodina

Regionalna liga, 2. dio - 15.kolo - Za prvaka

20:45	HAVK Mladost	11 : 6 ZAVRšENO	Mornar BS

RVL: Danas poćinju utakmice Lige za prvaka i Lige za opstanak

Danas poćinju utakmice Lige za prvaka i Lige za opstanak. Osam najboljih ekipa iz grupa A i B su formirale "ligu za prvaka", stim što su ekipe prenijele bodove iz prvog dijela sezone, pa tako da imamo kreiranu tabelu. Ekipe će se u nastavku boriti za final 4.

04.02.15    17:15 Rijeka, Kantrida Primorje EB-Crvena zvezda

04.02.15    18:30 Kragujevac, SC Park Radnički KT-PVK Jadran HN

04.02.15    19:00 Budva, Gradski bazen Budva-Medveščak

04.02.15    19:15 Beograd, Banjica Partizan RF-Jug CO

04.02.15    19:30 Split, Poljud Jadran Split-Primorac

04.02.15    20:00 Maribor, PristanAVK Branik - Vojvodina

04.02.15    20:45 Zagreb, SRC Mladost HAVK Mladost-Mornar BS

Predstavnici VPSCG boravili u Sarajevu

 

Direktor Vaterpolo i plivačkog saveza Crne Gore Petar Porobić, predsjednik Stručnog savjeta za plivanje Mladen Klikovac i trener Vasko Vučković u protekla dva dana boravili su u Sarajevu gdje su obavili niz razgovora sa predstavnicima vaterpolo i plivačkih klubova iz Sarajeva na radnom sastanku predložili elemente sistema takmičenja, propozicija i kalendara budućih takmičenja.

Dogovoreno je da u periodu do juna 2015. godine Vasko Vučković u ime Vaterpolo i plivačkog saveza Crne Gore boravi u Sarajevu, gdje će raditi na edukaciji tamošnjih trenera i organizovati treninge sa perspektivnim grupama igrača svih postojećih selekcija i raditi na formiranju nacionalnih selekcija BiH.

Podsjećamo, Vučković će boraviti u Sarajevu na osnovu protokola koji je krajem prošle godine potpisan između predstavnika Vaterpolo saveza Bosne i Hercegovine (VSBiH) i Vaterpolo i plivačkog saveza Crne Gore (VPSCG).

Prof, Edin Mirvić, Prof. Zoran Maslovar, Prof. Mladen Klikovac, Trener Vasko Vučković, 

Gen.Sek. VSBiH Vahidin Husić, Direktor VPSCG Petar Porobić  

Canada teams secure Kazan 2015 spots after winning UANA Cup

Canada's men's and women's team have succesfully confirmed their qualification for the 2015 Kazan World Championships both winning the Americas continental UANA Cup at home in Markham, Ontario last week. The men topped Brazil 8-6 in the gold medal final while the women won a best-of-3 play-off with the Brazil women 2-1 to capture the gold medal. In the men's final on Sunday it was MVP Jared McElroy who scored 2 goals in a critical 0-3 run in the 4th quarter where Canada secured the 2-goal victory over the Brazilians who had held the hosts to a 4-4 draw in the team's match-up earlier the week. The Canada women meanwhile had to overcome a 10-9 defeat to Brazil in game 1 before a clear 10-4 response and 9-6 victory in game 3 confirmed their overall win, tournament gold medal and presence in Kazan next summer. The continental tournament served as qualification for the upcoming 2015 World Championships with men's and women's silver medallists Brazil also claiming their spot to join USA and Canada as Americas representatives. Both of teams USA had confirmed their presence in Kazan thanks to their performances in last year's World Cup and World League. 

2015 UANA Cup
Markham, Canada

Schedule and results

Wednesday, 28 January

Canada vs. Argentina (men) 11-5 (4-0, 2-2, 3-1, 2-2)

Thursday, 29 January

Canada vs. Brazil (men) 4-4 (1-1, 1-0, 1-2, 1-1)

Friday, 30 January

Argentina vs. Brazil (men) 5-17 (2-2, 1-5, 2-5, 0-5)
Canada vs. Brazil (women) 10-9 (4-3, 1-1, 3-3, 2-2)

Saturday, 31 January

Canada (2nd place) vs. Argentina (3rd place) - (men) 17-3 (4-1, 3-0, 6-2, 4-0)
Canada vs. Brazil (women) 10-4 (2-1, 4-1, 2-1, 2-1)

Sunday, 1 February

Canada vs. Brazil (women) 9-6 (3-2, 2-0, 1-2, 3-2)
Brazil (1st place) vs. Canada (W 2nd vs. 3rd) - (men) 6-8 (1-3, 2-1, 3-1, 0-3)

Individual awards
Women: 
High Goal Scorer-Izabella Chiappini
MVG-Jessica Gaudreault
MVP-Monika Eggens

Men: 
High Goal Scorer-John Conway
MVG-Robin Randall
MVP-Jared McElroy

Kazan 2015 field nearly completed

The 2015 FINA World Championships are fast approaching and now the water polo field of competitors is nearly completed, all awaiting the results of the draw, to be held Thursday 12 February in Lausanne, Switzerland. FINA on Tuesday published the confirmed teams for the men's and women's competition in Kazan, Russia who will battle for the world title from from 28 July through 8 August, 2015. Just 1 more participant, expected to come from Asia continent, is yet to be confirmed to complete all teams who have qualified for tis year's main international tournament. With the draw lines also unveiled, possible match-ups in the group stage could turn out to be mouthwatering as Montenegro, Greece and Brazil men's teams are in line 3 while in the women's tournament 2011 world champions Greece and powerhouse, and hosts, Russia, are in line 3 as well. 

2015 FINA World Championships
Teams confirmed

MEN
Europe
Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia

Americas
Brazil, Canada, United States

Asia
China, Japan, Kazakhstan, 1 to be confirmed

Oceania
Australia

Africa
South Africa

WOMEN

Europe
Spain, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Russia

Americas
Brazil, Canada, United States

Asia
China, Japan, Kazakhstan

Oceania
Australia, New Zealand

Africa
South Africa

Draw lines

MEN

1 - Serbia, Hungary, Croatia, United States
2 - Australia, Kazakhstan, Canada, Italy
3 - Brazil, Montenegro, Greece, tbc
4 - South Africa, Japan, China, Russia

WOMEN

1 - United States, Australia, Spain, China
2 - Hungary, Italy, Canada, Netherlands
3 - Brazil, Russia, Greece, New Zealand
4 - South Africa, Japan, Kazakhstan, France

Source: FINA.

Hungary: Szolnok and Eger showcase water polo masterclass

With both teams at full strength, including 6 Olympic champions and multiple world and European champions, there was plenty star power in the water Tuesday night at the round 16 Hungarian league match between title favorites Szolnok and Eger. Szolnok has been dominating Hungarian water polo this season and already claimed the Hungarian Cup in November last year. The difference in points between the current number one (Szolnok) and visitors Eger in second place was 5 points before the start of the match. A victory for the home side would increase their lead to 8 points and almost certainly secure the top spot for Szolnok in anticipation of the play offs later this year. In other words, a must-win game for Eger and plenty at stake for Szolnok as well.

The match started at a pace that we can expect from 2 powerhouses like Eger and Szolnok.
Both goalkeepers had plenty of work but did not look very good at the first goals of the game. Left-hander Boris Vapenski found the left bottom corner, surprising Szolnok goalie Attila Decker (who was picked once again over Viktor Nagy), and Szolnok captain Dániel Varga (pictured) fired a seemingly effortless shot past Eger goalkeeper Branislav Mitrovic to make it 1-1.

Especially Decker was pressured a lot by Eger in the following minutes with shots from outside the center area. He kept his goal clean though and this allowed Norbert Madaras to put Szolnok in the lead. With only seconds before the end of the first part Eger’s Dániel Angyal took a wild shot from halfway across the pool. Again Decker did not look great as the ball bounced underneath his body and hit the back of the net to make it 2-2.

After the break Eger continued to try and get center Balázs Hárai involved in the game but Szolnok were fantastic in preventing the supply to the 2013 world champion. As an alternative game plan the visitors tried to take shots from the outside area but missed accuracy and merely seemed to empower Attila Decker who got more energetic with each save. Only Serbian International Milos Cuk’s attempt resulted in a goal for Eger while Szolnok’s offence was a lot more efficient. Dániel Varga added another 2 to his total and Stefan Mitrovic also scored to make it 5 for Szolnok.

In the second half the pace continued at the same level and Eger finally managed to reach Hárai who immediately forced Szolnok defender Milan Aleksic to make a foul. An interception by the outstanding Dániel Varga put an abrupt end to Eger’s offence though and Zivko Gocic made it 6-3 for Szolnok on the following attack. Another foul drawn by Harai finally helped Eger to their 4th goal. Hárai himself cashed in on the opportunity. Szolnok was defending with a very high line to keep Eger’s shooters far away from Decker’s goal. This led to Eger desperately trying to find space for a shot or a pass towards the center. Despite the efforts of the defending champion, it was once again Szolnok that hit on the break. Dénes Varga made it 7-4. 

The hard labor of Eger finally paid off when they reached Krisztián Bedő in the center and were awarded a penalty for a foul on the young international. 3-time Olympic champion and Eger captain Péter Biros calmly took the chance and started Eger’s comeback. Although Szolnok managed very well in keeping Eger away from shooting range, Cuk confirmed his status as sharp shooter by beating Decker from far out and 3 seconds before the end of the period Márton Szivós fired home to level the score with just the last quarter remaining.

Unhappy with Decker’s performance in the 3rd period, Szolnok coach Sándor Cseh decided to bring Viktor Nagy into the game. The water polo show went on as Dénes Varga scored a penalty for Szolnok and Szivós quickly followed with an amazing display of skill to keep the teams together. Eger goalie Mitrovic was then caught by surprise when Aleksic produced one of his famous long range attempts to keep his team in the lead. The one-goal advantage once again did not last very long though. Milos Cuk, standout at Eger’s side, found the far corner from a free throw.  Without a second of rest the teams went on and Aleksic scored his second to make it 10-9 for Szolnok. Encouraged by his earlier goal, Szivós noticed Viktor Nagy’s positioning was a little off and fired a long range shot out of reach of the Szolnok goalie. With a 10-10 score and less than 2 minutes go it was still everybody’s game.

When Boris Vapenski intercepted the ball and stormed towards the Szolnok goal with under a minute to play, the Serbian had the ultimate opportunity to bring the game home for his team. However the left-hander could not get the ball past Viktor Nagy. Nagy quickly found Dániel Varga at the other side of the pool but his shot was also blocked. When Márton Szivós’ final attempt also failed to breach the Szolnok defence it was clear that these two teams, at least for today, were not going to give in to each other.

The final 10-10 result means that Szolnok drops points for the first time this season and although Eger might not have won, they definitely showed that they can match Szolnok head on.