Gzira, Malta – Spain and Greece will compete for gold at the European Aquatics (EA) U18 Women’s water Polo Championships following semi-final victories on Saturday, September 6th. Spain defeated Hungary 18-14, while Greece overcame Italy 18-10, setting the stage for a highly anticipated final.
The championships, held in Gzira, Malta, have showcased emerging talent across Europe. Thes games determine not only the continental U18 champion but also provide a crucial growth platform for players aspiring to senior international competition. Sunday’s matches will conclude the tournament, with the final scheduled for 20:30 local time.
Elsewhere in Saturday’s play, Croatia beat Serbia 13-8 for 5th-8th place, and the Netherlands defeated Israel 15-10. Turkiye secured 9th place with a 14-9 win over Germany,and Great Britain claimed 11th place,defeating Slovakia 13-6. Ireland finished 17th after defeating Switzerland 10-6 in the mini-tournament for 17th-19th places.
Sunday’s Schedule (Local Times):
20:30 – Final: Spain v Greece
19:00 – Bronze medal Match: Hungary v Italy
17:30 – For 5th Place: Croatia v Netherlands
16:00 - For 7th Place: Serbia v Israel
