Serbian juniors defeated Germany and qualified for the quarter-finals of the EP
The junior water polo team of Serbia qualified for the quarter-finals of the European Championship in Burgas, having finished the group stage with all three victories, and in the third round they beat Germany convincingly 10:4.
Miloš Korolija's selection thus ensured direct placement in the quarterfinals, and will be free on Wednesday, and a day later they will fight for the semifinals.
The Germans, led from the bench by Serbian expert Nebojša Novoselac, put up a strong resistance, but Serbia had the upper hand all the time. At halftime it was 4:2 for Serbia, in the third part the Germans reduced the score through Kovači, and then Gladović and Đokanović brought an advantage that was unattainable for the rival.
Serbia played with: Dimković, Bodiroga, Gajić, Dončić, Ilić, Gladović 4, Antic 1, Đokanović 1, Danković, Jauković 1, Krstić 1, Novaković 2, Savić.
Spain, Hungary and Greece secured direct qualification to the quarter-finals, while on Wednesday, in the round of 16, Montenegro - Netherlands, Italy - Romania, Germany - Bulgaria and Croatia - Turkey will fight for placement among the top eight.
