There is no stopping in water polo
action on the European stage – the excitements of all three men competitions
are still with us from Tuesday and Wednesday, but now it’s time to watch the
ladies as the Euro Cup Women quarter-finals are commencing.
The first legs of four outstanding
duels are in sight on Saturday in the newly launched Euro Cup Women. The two
Greek–Hungarian clashes are perhaps the most awaited encounters – especially
the game of UVSE and Ethnikos. UVSE were part of the Euro League F4 last year,
finished 4th, while Ethnikos won the LEN Trophy. They already met this season,
in the prelims of the Champions League, UVSE won 10-8 in Budapest – now they
face off again and only one can make the semis.
In the other match-up Vouliagmeni
meet Eger – the Greeks might be considered the favourites to go through, but
Eger, returning to the international stage after long years, line up some
quality players who can decide big games single-handedly.
The third Hungarian team FTC, the
freshly crowned local cup-winner visit Terrassa. The Magyars have all but fond
memories from Spanish rivals as they were ousted by Sabadell and Mataro in the
CL prelims (though beat Mediterrani in the qualifications). It’s yet to be seen
how they fare against their fourth rival from the Barcelona agglomeration.
There is one contest which may turn
into a one-sided game. Padova, bronze medallist in last spring in the Euro
League F4, take on Lille – again. The already thrashed the French 18-10 in the
CL qualifications and that looks like a promising preview for the Italians.
For livescoring and live streaming
(from the games where the hosts provide it), visit
https://www.len.eu/disciplines/water-polo/euro-cup-women/
Euro Cup Women, Quarter-finals, 1st
leg
15.30 UVSE Budapest (HUN) v Ethnikos
Piraeus (GRE)
16.00 Antenore Plebiscito Padova
(ITA) v Lille UC (FRA)
19.00 (18.00 CET) NC Vouliagmeni
(GRE) v Tigra ZF Eger (HUN)
19.30 CA Terrassa (ESP) v FTC Telekom
Budapest (HUN)
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