E.ON Men's Water Polo National Championship I: OSC, Vasas: a worthy conclusion to a fabulous week
Vasas closed the week with eight points, while OSC finished with seven points after a series of tough matches. Their victories put them ahead in the race for the top four spots, leaving Honvéd and BVSC trailing behind with significant point deficits. Vasas faced Fradi and put up a tough fight, but ultimately succumbed to the champion's 9-1 victory in the last 11 minutes.
The match between Vasas-Plaket and Szolnoki Dózsa in the quarterfinals of the cup was a turning point for both teams. Szolnoki Dózsa's winning streak was broken after facing tough opponents like Fradi, Recco, and Mladost as guests. On the other hand, Vasas found their form, as demonstrated by their victory over Honvéd and OSC in previous matches. The match against Szolnoki Dózsa showcased Vasas' improved performance, indicating a change in their playing style and capabilities. They took a commanding lead early in the match and maintained it throughout, securing a convincing victory.
On the other hand, Honvéd faced a tough battle against OSC, ultimately losing the match. Meanwhile, BVSC-Manna ABC suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, this time against FTC-Telekom. The match was challenging, with BVSC showing determination but falling short against Fradi's strong performance.
The top teams clashed in intense battles, while middle-ranking and lower-tier teams fought hard in their respective matches. Kaposvár secured a victory against Pécs with a strong performance, while Szentes faced a tough challenge against Miskolc. Despite a late comeback attempt from Miskolc, Szentes managed to hold on to their lead and secure the win.
Additional match results from the 11th round of the E.ON Men's Water Polo National Championship I:
Szolnoki Dózsa-Praktiker vs. Vasas-Plaket 8-13
Endo Plus Service-Honvéd vs. Genesys-OSC Újbuda 7-9
FTC-Telekom vs. BVSC-Manna ABC 16-7
Kaposvári VK vs. PVSK-Mecsek Füszért 14-9
PannErgy-Miskolc vs. Metalcom-Szentes 8-9
Szegedi VE vs. DVSE-Master Good 12-10
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