Women's Youth World Championships, Belgrade, Day 5

The fifth day of the 4th FINA World Women's Youth Water Polo Championships in Belgrade (SRB) has justified the high expectations around it. It was the day that caused happiness in the teams of Spain, Greece, Italy and Australia. These four national squads have qualified for the semi-finals and they will play in the next two days to decide on the new champion.
The biggest surprise of the tournament so far has happened this Friday, when the Italians managed to keep out of the medal race one of the biggest favourites in the tournament, the team of USA.
The semi-finals will then oppose: Spain vs Greece and Italy vs Australia.
Match reports
Quarters: 4:1, 4:1, 4.2, 6:4
Referees: Mrs Perry, Mr Gresele
SERBIA
Andjela Petrovic, Anja Svec (1/3), Anja Miskovic (0/1), Ana Milicevic (5/7) , Nina Josifovic (2/3), Lolita Avdic (2/3), Lara Luka (3/4), Nađa Novakovic (2/5), Janja Kaplarevic (1/5), Hristina Ilic (1/1), Andrea Gasic, Iva Lujic, Nikolina Travar (2/10, 25 %). Coach: Dragana Ivkovic.
ARGENTINA
Nahir Stegmayer, Bianca Mesa, Milagros Lombardo, Florencia Donofrio (3/4), Ludmila Ianni (3/6), Delfina Sanz, Julieta Auliel, Manuela Tomagnone (1/5), Matena Romano (0/1), Magali Bacigalupo, Candela Marcuzzi (1/3), Sol Rodriguez, Elena Falconi. Coach: Fakundo Policarpo
Shots:
SRB: 18 - 33
ARG: 8 - 19
Extrawomen:
SRB: 5 - 10
ARG: 4 - 9
Penalties:
SRB: 0 – 1
ARG: -
MVP: Ana Milicevic
A consolation win for the host team of these Championships who was expecting more. Ana Milicevic was the star of the match by netting five goals.
Quarters: 3:3, 2:1, 3:2, 2:1
Referees: Mr Kovacs, Mr Inesta
BRAZIL
Isabela de Souza (9/16, 37%), Julia Lopes (0/1), Beatriz Ferreira, Giovana de Silva, Ana Julia Amaral (0/3), Ana Beatriz Dias (2/3), Kemiliy Ferreira Leao (4/7), Ana Julia Batista (1/3), Leticia Silva (0/1), Ana Alice Amaral (3/6), Lara Novacov (0/1), Nicole Catapani (0/2), Julia Silva. Coach: Frank Diaz
SOUTH AFRICA
Emma Herbet (8/16, 50%), Paigre Tancrel (2/3), Courtney Oshaughnessy (1/2) , Ana Trninic (0/2), Kari Steyn (1/1), Hannah Reid (2/3), Leila Fernandes (0/2), Kate Hinrich (0/1) , Nthatisi Mota , Leah Bullough (1/5), Bulelwa Mzimela , Anastasia Tambo, Tasmin Waite (2/4, 50%). Coach: Luke Manthe
Shots:
BRA: 10 - 27
RSA: 7 - 19
Extrawomen:
BRA: 4 - 5
RSA: 1 - 5
Penalties:
BRA: 1 - 1
RSA: 1 - 1
MVP: Kemiliy Ferreira Leao
At the beginning of the last quarter, South Africa reduced a lead of the Brazilian team to only 8:7 and provoked uncertainty concerning the outcome of the game. However, in last three minutes, MVP Kemiliy Ferreira Leao, with two goals, solved the dilemma about the winner and the 13th place of the World Championships.
Quarters: 0:4, 0:3, 0:0, 2:3
Referees: Мr Murray, Mr Drury
UZBEKISTAN
Madinabonu Khafizova (0/1, 9/19, 47,4%), Zarina Djomaladinova, Sitora Rasubova (0/2), Sokhibakhon Sayfiddinova (1/4), Valerya Konovanova (0/1), Regina Shaydullina (1/3), Negina Abdulkhaeya (0/1), Madinabonu Shermatova (0/6), Aleksandra Larchenko , Anastasya Ivnitskaya, Eva Umurkazova (0/1), Kristina Logutova, Kamila Tilyashova. Coach: Diana Shamsutdinova
NEW ZEALAND
Bridget Layburn (9/9, 100%), Claudia Morgan (0/2), Bernadette Doyle (1/3), Ellie Tomoana (1/3), Kaitlin Howarth (1/5), Caitlin Mary Parker-Allen, Elisabeth Alsemgeest (0/3), Shinae Carrington (0/1), Samantha Milicich (1/1), Morgan Mc Dowall(4/5), Lucia Doak (0/1), Ella Pollock (2/3), Hooke Charlote (1/3, 33%). Coach: Angela Winstanley-Smith.
Shots:
UZB: 2 - 10
NZL: 10 - 27
Extrawomen:
UZB: 2 - 7
NZL: 5 - 9
Penalties:
UZB: -
NZL: -
MVP: Bridget Layburn
Another good game of New Zealand. Uzbekistan was a much weaker team, uncapable of presenting any solution for stronger and more aggressive opponents. New Zealand goalkeeper Bridget Layburn was brilliant with nine saves out of nine shots on her goal! Morgan Mc Dowall was the best scorer with four goals.
Quarters: 3:1, 3:0, 4:2, 6:4
Referees: Mr Gransjean, Mr Sato
CANADA
Gabriele Mantyka (10/17, 58,8%), Blaire Mc Dowell (1/5), Ava Morrant (0/2), Floranne Carroll , Juliette Belanger (0/1), Apryl Gonzales (5/8), Valeria Rojas (3/5), Taylor Halbauer (1/1), Lucy Davis (2/4), Casey Taylor (2/2), Jaiden Miller (1/1), Alison Cameron (1/1), Marianne Bouchard. Coach: Daniel Bekhazi
KAZAKHSTAN
Azhar Alibeyeva (8/24, 33,3%), Yelizaveta Rudneva (0/1), Dani Kydytbekova (3/5), Nadezhda Shapovalova, Anastassya Yeremina (1/8), Evelina Shetlkanovtseva (0/1), Viktorya Khirtankova (1/4), Sivilya Raiter (1/5), Shakhzova Mansurova (1/8), Valerya Anossova, Kamila Kairollayeva, Anastassya Kolomatskaya, Darya Konova. Coach: Matat Naryazbekov
Shots:
CAN: 16 - 30
KAZ: 7 - 32
Extrawomen:
CAN: -
KAZ: -
Penalties:
CAN: 3 - 6
KAZ: 1 - 6
MVP: Apryl Gonzales
There was no dilemma about the winner. From the very beginning, the quality of the Canadians was obvious. Three minutes before the end, Canada had even a 10-goal lead. Apryl Gonzales and Valeria Rojas were dominant in attack. Kazakhstan can be pleased with the placement among the top 12 teams.
Quarters: 4:2. 5:2, 2:5, 2:1
Referees: Mr Bartels, Mr Aimbetov
SPAIN
Sandra Domene (11/21, 52,4%), Andrea Arias (2/6), Clara Diaz, Mireia Guiral (4/5), Silvia Morell (2/4), Elena Camarena, Gisella Farre (1/2), Ariadna Ruiz (0/1), Olga Descalzi (0/5), Paula Camus, Ruth Arino (1/4), Alejandra Aznar, Paula Nieto. Coach: Javier Aznar
HUNGARY
Alda Anon Magyari (7/15, 46,7%), Kinga Peresletgi Nagy, Zita King Armai (1/2), Lucca Petovari (3/6), Morika Pap (0/1), Janka Kata Utassy (3/9), Fanny Muzsnay, Vanda Hugzti (0/2), Panna Kudella (1/1), Berta Farago (1/2) , Natasa Rybanska (1/6), Dalma Domsodi, Barbara Papadi (2/7, 28.6%). Coach: Tamas Farago
Shots:
ESP: 13 - 33
HUN: 10 - 29
Extrawomen:
ESP: 1 - 4
HUN: 1 - 8
Penalties:
ESP: 1 - 1
HUN: 1 - 1
MVP: Mireia Guiral
Extraordinary game! The Hungarians did not give it up, even in situations when Spain had a huge lead (11:4 in the third minute of the third quarter)! In just five minutes, Petovari and her teammates made the rarely seen consecutive series of 5:0. Spain retained the decisive lead to final victory with goals by Mireia Guiral and Andree Arias.
Quarters: 2:0, 4:2, 3:1, 1:3
Referees: Mr Hinds, Mr Bianco
GREECE
Emmanouela Archontaki (11/17, 64,7 %) , Fountotou Eleftheria, Ninou Panagiota (0/1), Anastasia Loudt (1/1), Eleni Kanetidou (1/4) , Dimitra Athina Giannopoulou, Ninou Eirin (2/5), Maria Myriokefalitaki (2/9), Effrosyni Katsimpri (2/6) , Vasiliki Douli (1/3), Anna Ioulia Kontoni (1/3), Margarita Bitsakou , Angeliki Giannakea. Coach: Dimou Konstantinos
RUSSIA
Diana Khamraeva (5/14, 35,7%), Anastasia Panfilova (1/8), Regina Galimzianova (0/5), Margarita Pystina (0/2), Elizabeta Ivanova (0/2), Polina Popova (1/6), Yulia Lapteva (0/1), Daria Chagochkina (1/3), Nadhezda Lipskaia, Anastasia Shiriaeva (0/5), Alena Topychkanova (2/3), Anna Kochetova (1/1), Polina Zabalueva (1/2, 50%). Coach: Sergey Markoch
Shots:
GRE: 10 - 32
RUS: 6 - 36
Extrawomen:
GRE: 1 - 9
RUS: 1 - 4
Penalties:
GRE: 2 - 3
RUS: -
MVP: Anna Ioulia Kontoni
With three goals in a row in the final minutes of a match, Russia manage to “soften” the defeat. Greece was much better, with a decisive lead of 10:3 with only two minutes before the end. Greek goalie Emmanouela Archontaki was well supported by Anna Ioulia Kontoni, while Russian players couldn’t do much to oppose the Hellenic strength. A fully deserved triumph for Greece.
Quarters: 1:1, 1:4, 2:1, 2:1
Referees: Mrs Gonchaernko, Mrs Daskalopolu
USA
Thea Walsh (7/13, 53,8%) , Chloe Harbitas, Valeria Ayala (1/4), Abrielle Hill (2/5), Skyler Jones, Bayley Weber (1/2), Jewel Roemer (1/3), Carson Broad, Honnie Vandeweghe - O'Shea (1/2), Hannah Constandse (0/1), Sophie Wallace, Ava Johnson (0/1), Georgia Phillips (4/5, 80%) . Coach: Ethan Damato
ITALY
Caterina Banchelli (8/14, 57,1%), Sofia Guistini (3/3), Carlotta Meggiato (0/1), Giorgi Grazia Armedeo (1/5), Sara Cordovani (1/1), Lucrezia Cergol (2/3), Chiara Tori (0/2), Francesca Colleta, Dafne Bettini (0/1), Beatrice Clementi (0/8), Isabella Riccioli (0/3), Roberta Santapaola, Teresa Mairmone. Coach: Paolo Ziza
Shots:
USA: 6 - 18
ITA: 7 - 27
Extrawomen:
USA: 1- 9
ITA: 2 - 5
Penalties:
USA: -
ITA: -
MVP: Caterina Banchelli
The biggest surprise of the World Youth Championships in Belgrade, so far! Italy played extraordinarily in the second quarter. Goalkeeper Caterina Banchelli was the dominant advantage of the Italian team before the end of the second quarter when Italy led 5:2. After four minutes of playing in the third quarter, Italian lead even increased to 6:2! Americans then tried everything to overcome the situation. By the end of third quarter, USA scored two goals. In the first five minutes of final quarter, Abrielle Hill and Honnie Vandeweghe-O'Shea managed to score to 6:6. It was 3.11 minutes to the end. In a very exciting finish, Lucrezia Cergol score a goal for Italy only 43 seconds before the end.
The subsequent attack of the American side was disorganised, they lost the ball and Italians could keep the advantage until the final whistle.
Quarters: 3:3, 2:2, 1:2, 0:1
Referees: Mrs Kunikova, Mr Golikov
NETHERLANDS
Sarah Buis (6/13, 46,2%), Lieke Rogge (3/8), Rozanne Voorvelt (0/5), Marit van der Weijden (0/2), Jasmin Entezar, Simone van der Kraats (2/10), Nina ten Broek (0/1), Maxine Schaap (1/2), Cznthia Mulder, Isis, Keijzer (0/1), Lot Stertefeld, Yara Galje, Sanne Keilver. Coach: Schothans Gerrit - Jan.
AUSTRALIA
Lily Hawton (12/18, 66,7 %), Jarnie Oberman (1/1), Nioka Thomas (0/1), Ruby Swadling (0/1), Sophie Milliken (0/2), Abby Andrews (1/4), Carla Traplin (1/5), Hayley Ballesty (1/3), Kasey Dalziel (0/2), Maisie Newell , Matlinda Kearns (1/3), Charlize Andrews (3/6), Allysa West. Coach: Dusan Damjanovic
Shots:
NED: 6 - 29
AUS: 8 - 27
Extrawomen:
NED: 0 - 6
AUS: 1 - 4
Penalties:
NED: 0 - 2
AUS: 1 - 1
MVP: Charlize Andrews
Great victory of Australia! Also, very bad day for the Netherlands, whose players missed even two penalty shots and couldn’t score any goals from six extrawomen situation. In a very balanced match, Australian kept control of the game all the time. The Dutch have repeatedly had a one goal lead, but players of Australian coach Damjanovic always managed to overcome the advantage. At the end of the third quarter, Abby Andrews took Australia to lead (7:6), which was boosted by Jamie Oberman at 2.40 until the end. There was no change anymore. Goalkeeper of Australia, Lily Hawton was decisive in front of her goal.