Men vs Surrey (A) - 09/02/2025

BLWP 05 - 09 Surrey

First quarter:

Things started off slowly with our team testing out the waters and trying to find weak points in the other team’s defences and to solidify our own defence. Many shots were taken from Snailfish which were blocked by the defenders but Tp Balint managed to score a nice goal in the top right corner getting all the cheers from the poolside. In defence, we were out-swam from their wings but we managed to stop many attacks with a good collaboration between Tp Balint, Tp Dan and Tp James who covered and assisted in the formation of what seemed like a fortress. Many shots were also stopped from our new goalie who shined throughout the game. Due to Tp Dan getting a major and a counter attack. They scored two goals on us getting the score 2:1 in favour of Surrey

Second quarter:

Stuff got complicated here, defences were down, people started getting at the first point of exhaustion and swimming was reduced and we faced many counter attacks that gave them a lead in the score. Tp Balint got a major, Snailfish, Tp Dan and Tp James started getting tired and started making sloppy plays. On the other hand Tp Antonio and Tp Akanimo shined at the wing. They kept swimming and managed their players well without giving them any windows to attack and to threaten scoring a goal.

Third quarter:

The moment one decides to go past one’s limits and keep pushing through and keep fighting is the moment one will love the great sport we all gather to play and we all cherish. In the third quarter we got a glimpse of what good water polo looks like. Apart from some missed attempts from afar defence was good, not giving them any windows to attack, goalie was pumped and started blocking shot after shot, passes between players, good collaboration. Everything was great. A great goal from Tp Balint at with a surprise attack at the start of the quarter and a backhand goal from Snailfish reduced the difference in goals, Tp Antonio and Tp Akanimo, Tp James and Tp Dan. They kept swimming and fighting and finished the third quarter in a magnificent way.

Fourth quarter:

The thought of a comeback started getting in people’s head, but more importantly the understanding of what waterpolo is all about finally was seen. A great goal from Grunion in a one on one against their goalie and another goal from Tp Balint reducing the score difference. Our players kept fighting, trusting their teammates that followed to find meaning in their attempts! The sole method in which they rebelled against the idea of a score and keep playing and enjoying the sport. My players fought! My players swam! My players gave it their all!

The final score doesn’t matter. What matters is that everyone had a good time and despite the loss everyone had a smile on their face and that’s what water polo is all about!

Player of the match:

Tp Akanimo - for his great performance and improvement shown through the game

DOD:

Grunion - missing an easy shot my grandmother could score 😁

Goals:

Tp Balint - 3

Snailfish - 1

Grunion - 1