News - Yevgeny Grishin: "The Russian Women's Championship is taking place in a very interesting competition"

- In the last round, I will note the confrontation between "Eurasia" and "Dynamo-Uralochka" in Pervouralsk. Both opponents have one victory each. However, the first match, won by the hosts, can be called a sensation, as the game was remarkably dramatic: the Zlatoust girls were leading, but "Eurasia" managed to turn the match around and secured a victory through penalties. In the second match, "Dynamo-Uralochka" confidently took their revenge.
- How would you comment on the events in the other pairs?
- The leaders achieved expected victories: "SKIF" defeated the second team of "KINEF," the first team from Kirishi was stronger than "Diana." "Burevestnik" demonstrated their superiority in matches against "Shturm." I was the commissioner of these matches and I can only confirm that in this pair, there was no real competition, the club from Nizhny Novgorod won with a large advantage.
- Does the tournament table fairly reflect the balance of power?
- Yes. "SKIF" and "Burevestnik" confidently lead with 54 and 51 points, respectively. They are followed by "KINEF-Surgutneftegaz" (46) and "Dynamo-Uralochka" (45). Fifth is "Yugra" (43), sixth is "Diana" (29 points). "SKIF-Vostok" has significantly improved this year, especially with Maria Borisova - a well-known water polo player, playing as a center forward, who has significantly strengthened the attack of the Moscow club. In the final rounds, "Burevestnik" looked very strong, as did the traditional leader of recent years, the team from Kirishi "KINEF."
- Could the teams from the second half of the top six present surprises?
- Of course! The defending champion of Russia from last year, "Dynamo-Uralochka," and "Yugra" haven't said their final word, "Diana" is gaining momentum, and "Eurasia" is showing improvement as the championship progresses.
- Were the failures in the early rounds due to the fact that a practically new team was assembled?
- Yes, it always takes time for a new team to mesh.
- What can you say about "Yugra"?
- They are indeed a good and unique team, constantly surprising in matches against the leaders.
- And this is despite the fact that the team from Khanty-Mansiysk plays with almost the same starting six.
- The bench at "Yugra" is indeed a bit short. But they are still great!
- Is the main star of women's water polo in Russia Maria Borisova?
- I would highlight the entire "SKIF-Vostok" team, which has played differently since Borisova joined. Borisova has taken on the role of the leader, but thanks to her, other girls have gained a certain freedom - like Alena Sergantova, for example. Their hands are untied, that's why "SKIF" looks so confident. But overall, of course, Borisova is currently one of the strongest female water polo players in the country.
- What can fans of water polo expect in January?
- Exciting matches with a lot of surprises! All teams are showing good water polo, the Russian Women's Championship is taking place in a very interesting competition, and with each round, I am more convinced that the women's Super League is much more dramatic than the men's (Smiles). I congratulate all fans on the upcoming New Year! I wish you health, happiness, and, of course, victories for your favorite teams!