Serbia Dominates Japan, Advances to Quarterfinals in Fukuoka
Photo: VPSCG/Krsto Vulović
The Serbian water polo team has finalized its roster for the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Fukuoka.
In the round of 16, the “Dolphins” asserted their status as favorites, overcoming host Japan with a score of 10:XNUMX, and are set to face Italy for a spot in the semi-finals.
Uroš Stevanović’s squad broke through the resilient “samurai” mid-way through the third quarter, making it evident there would be no surprises as the scoreboard showed 13:7 by the end of that period.
Marko Radulović and Strahinja Rašović were the standout performers for the winners, each netting three goals…
Earlier today, the Montenegrin water polo team also advanced to the quarter-finals with a remarkable victory over Croatia (13:12).
The United States also progressed by defeating Canada 13:10, while France triumphed over Australia with a score of 11:8.
Quarter-final matchups (Tuesday):
Montenegro – Greece 8:00
Italy – Serbia 9:30
Hungary – USA 11:00
Spain – France 12:30
Semi-finals (Thursday):
Italy/Serbia – Montenegro/Greece
Hungary/USA – Spain/France
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