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Water Polo: Emphatic victory for Greece at the U18 World Championship, 23-12 against Australia
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Water Polo: Emphatic victory for Greece at the U18 World Championship, 23-12 against Australia

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greece's U18 water polo team secured a decisive 23-12 victory over Australia in the World Championship.
  • The win virtually guarantees Greece the top spot in Group 5 and a place in the knockout stage.
  • Key players Dimitris Chatzis and Ilias Angelopoulos were instrumental in Greece's dominant performance.

The Greek U18 national water polo team achieved a resounding victory, defeating Australia 23-12 at the World Championship. This emphatic win places the team in a strong position to secure first place in Group 5, effectively advancing them to the knockout rounds of the tournament.

Under the guidance of coach Giorgos Chatzidakis, the Greek squad controlled the game from the outset, establishing an early 5-0 lead in the second period. Despite a brief rally by Australia, which narrowed the score to 7-4, Greece maintained its dominance throughout the match, extending its lead significantly in the final quarter.

Dimitris Chatzis was a standout performer, contributing six goals and seven assists, while Ilias Angelopoulos was dominant in the two-meter position. The Greek team's next match is scheduled for Monday, June 29, at 11:00 AM against South Africa, which is expected to be a formality given the team's current standing.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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