With Santa taking the lead, Olympiacos defeats Alimos NAS BETSSON 12-11

Big derby at the National Swimming Pool of Piraeus in the group stage premiere of the Women's Water Polo Champions League.

The host Olympiacos, led by Stefania Santa (photo), who scored five goals, won a thrilling match 12-11 against Alimos NAS BETSSON in Group C.

In the next matchday (9/11), Olympiacos will host Dunaujvaros, and Alimos NAS BETSSON will play against Roma in Italy.

The game had a dramatic ending as Olympiacos was leading 12-9 with 2:39 remaining. Myriokefalitaki missed a penalty (1/4 for her team), the home team reduced the gap to 12-10 with a fantastic lob from Kontogianni, and 12-11 at 1:21 with another goal from Kontogianni. After that, both teams failed to score, securing the victory for Olympiacos. Signed by Santa...

ALIMOS NAS BETSSON - OLYMPIACOS 11-12

Quarters: 2-2, 5-4, 1-2, 3-4

Check out the lineups, goals, statistics, and match details HERE.

COE Press Office: Theodore Davelos