TURKEY, A GRET EUROPEAN SUCCESS

The « show » of the Europeans water polo championdhips at the Lido pool it closed Sunday. A worthy conclusion for a worthy winner, Turkey that in the finals defeated France. A tight match, sometimes spectacular, that has to thanks its result on the last three minutes, mainly thanks to two goals by Beskardesler and Coskun (8-5). We must remember that in qualifications it was France who10-5! The bronze medal went to the Netherlands, that managed to show their more concrete attack, and clearly defeated Great Britain.
Switzerland, the home team, has been very. The federation and the technical staff pointed to at least two or three victories. In contrast they only won once and they were defeated seven times, 61 goals allowed and 54 made. Sometimes we saw some good ideas in the attack but overall we have seen many (in fact, too many) occasions spoiled. The lack of clarity in the attack phase... coupled with the lack of clarity in the defense.
    
From an organizational perspective, the team driven by Mirsad Galijas was perfect. According to schedule, both logistically and sport were very well organized. This was what  the LEN (European Swimming League), was attending from this event and they ... tok notes and stored, ready to give in the future other opportunities to the executives of  Lugano. From the 'hospitality' point of view it was a great success, with a series of side events that left their impact. Comida ( a specialized company in the branch) has really done a great job but overall the memorable party set on Thursday night during the « rest day » of the Europeans on the Lido.
The event (enhanced by the presence this weekend, of the famous Croatian coach Ratko Rudic ) we are sure, it will be remembered for a long time first because of the great friendship that has created among the different teams, and also because of the atmosphere that has been able to create inside and outside of the beautiful Lido.
FINAL 1st / 2nd place
Turkey - France 8-5 (2-2, 2-2, 1-0, 3-1)
Goals for Turkey: Beskardesler 4, Coskun 2, Hantal, Okman.
Goals for France: Audon 2, Tromler, Crousillat, Bodegas.
Notes: 1000 spectators, referees Brala (Cro), Matache (ROM).

Results of Saturday

Poland-Switzerland 13-8, 7-14 Denmark-Belarus, Ukraine-Georgia 5-10, Netherlands-France 4-9, Turkey and Great Britain 15-6.

Finals

9 ° 10 ° place: Denmark-Ukraine 13-7
7th / 8th place: Belarus-Georgia 15-13
5 th / 6 th place: Malta-Slovenia 6-11
3rd / 4th place: The Netherlands-Britain 9-4
1st / 2nd place: France-Turkey 5-8

We remind that the top six ranked teams will play in Zagreb in the final tournament for promotion in Group A.

SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Goalkeeper: Attila Sezer (Turkey). Best Scorer: Scott Carpenter (GB). Best player of the EC: Frederic Audon.