World champions and hosts Netherlands win European gold after sensational final in Eindhoven
World champions and hosts Netherlands got the better of familiar foes Spain once more to clinch the gold after an epic final night of action at the European Championships in Eindhoven. In a repeat of the 2023 World Championships final, the Netherlands didn’t need penalties this time, winning 7-8 in regular time to ruin Spain’s […]
Title holders Spain set up epic final with world champions and hosts Netherlands
The 2024 European Championship final will be a repeat of the 2023 World Championships gold medal game after Spain and the Netherlands got the better of Greece and Italy respectively in Thursday’s semifinals. The Netherlands triumphed on penalties in Fukuoka to be crowned champions of the world, and will be hoping a loud and noisy […]
World champions Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Greece to fight for the medals
Italy beat Hungary in a thrilling and entertaining encounter to reach the semifinals of the European Championships in Eindhoven. Joining the Italians in the medal round – which will be contested by the same final four as in Split – are world champions and hosts Netherlands, title holders Spain and Greece, who all sailed through […]
Great Britain, Croatia, France and Hungary complete quarterfinal line-up
The quarterfinal line-ups were completed on Monday after a thrilling fourth day of action at the European Championships in Eindhoven. Great Britain upset Israel by winning the first penalty shootout of the tournament to progress in dramatic fashion, while there were also victories for Croatia, France and Hungary. Crossover resultsCroatia 11-8 SerbiaIsrael 13-14* Great Britain […]
Defending champions Spain and hosts Netherlands win big ahead of quarterfinals
Title-holders Spain and world champions Netherlands both sent out firm statements of intent on day three of the European Water Polo Championships in Eindhoven. Spain powered past Italy, while the Netherlands brushed Greece aside as both sides eagerly hunt the gold.Group A: Netherlands 15-10 Greece, Hungary 17-2 CroatiaStandings: 1. Netherlands 9pts, 2. Greece 6pts, 3. […]
Great Britain and Serbia top groups after perfect starts
Great Britain and Serbia both made it three wins from three to top their respective groups and maintain their 100% records ahead of Monday’s crossovers at the European Championships in Eindhoven. Group C: Romania 9-7 Türkiye, Serbia 15-4 CzechiaStandings: 1. Serbia 9pts, 2. Czechia 6pts, Romania 3pts, 4. Türkiye 0Group D: Slovakia 23-8 Bulgaria, Germany […]
World champions Netherlands down Hungary to march into quarterfinals
Netherlands, Greece, Italy and Spain all booked quarterfinal spots after a second day of spectacular action in Eindhoven, as Hungary suffered a second successive defeat that condemned them to Monday’s crossover round. Group A: Greece 25-8 Croatia, Netherlands 14-11 HungaryGroup B: Italy 12-6 France, Spain 22-7 Israel The stands were rocking and the noise deafening […]
Great Britain, Czechia, Serbia and Germany book tickets to crossovers
After another morning session packed with thrilling water polo action, four teams – Great Britain, Czechia, Serbia and Germany – confirmed their place in Monday’s crossover round by making it two wins from two, but who finishes top of Group C and Group D will be decided in a series of sensational showdowns on Sunday. […]
Greece, Spain, Netherlands and Italy triumph on day one
Greece were the big winners in the opening round of preliminary games in Eindhoven as they edged past medal rivals Hungary in the game of the day, while there were dominant wins for Italy, defending champions Spain, and the hosts Netherlands, who were cheered on by just over 2,300 loud and passionate fans. Group A: […]
Wins for Great Britain, Germany, Serbia and Czechia on opening day
After all the close and exciting drama in Croatia on Thursday, it was Eindhoven’s turn on Friday, and the morning session didn’t disappoint as a series of entertaining encounters saw Czechia, Serbia, Great Britain and Germany emerge with victories. Group C: Romania 12-13 Czechia, Serbia 13-6 Türkiye Group D: Slovakia 7-12 Great Britain, Germany 29-9 […]
