Recap

Thun Dominates Nyon in Water Polo Showdown

In a thrilling water polo match that took place at Piscine du Cossy, WK Thun Women showcased their dominance over CN Nyon Women in the 2023-2024 National League Women league. The final score line displayed the clear gap in performance between the two teams, with Thun emerging victorious by a commanding margin of 19 goals to 5.

The game started at 19:51 under the watchful eyes of referee Kresimir Butic. Right from the first whistle, Thun showed their intent and quickly took control of the match. The first quarter set the tone for the encounter as Thun mercilessly attacked Nyon’s defense and netted an impressive five goals, leaving their opponents scoreless.

Anouk Soder was the first to find the back of the net for Thun in the opening quarter, scoring from an extra man situation. The floodgates opened after that, with Alina Morgenegg, Stephanie Hirschi, and Salome Näf all registering their first goals of the match. Nyon’s defense struggled to contain Thun’s attacking prowess, leading to a significant deficit on the scoreboard.

Despite Thun’s early dominance, Nyon demonstrated a fighting spirit in the second quarter. Valeria Piccino provided a glimmer of hope for her team by netting two goals, bringing the score to 2-6. Jana Stucki and Stephanie Hirschi replied for Thun, but Nyon managed to reduce the deficit to 3 goals by halftime.

The third quarter saw Thun unleash another offensive onslaught, further widening the gap between the two teams. Alina Gehrig kicked off the quarter with a well-taken goal, followed by goals from Anouk Soder, Jana Stucki, and Alina Morgenegg. Nyon’s struggles continued as they failed to convert penalty shots, even though Giulia Lécureux managed to score a goal.

The final quarter saw Thun’s dominance continue, with Alina Morgenegg and Anouk Soder adding to their goal tally. However, Nyon showed some fighting spirit, with Valeria Piccino scoring a goal, closely followed by another goal from Giulia Lécureux. Despite their efforts, it was too little, too late for Nyon as Thun comfortably sealed the victory.

Aside from the final score, the game statistics further emphasized Thun’s superiority. Thun displayed clinical accuracy in converting their penalty shots and extra man situations, scoring 66.67% and 75.0% respectively. On the other hand, Nyon failed to capitalize on their penalty shots, scoring 0.0% and succeeding in just one extra man situation.

In conclusion, Thun put on a commendable performance, showcasing their superior skills and dominance over Nyon in this water polo match. Their attacking prowess and precision enabled them to secure a convincing victory. Nyon, though overcome by their opponents, displayed resilience and determination despite the difficult circumstances. With the league progressing, both teams will now look towards their next encounters, hoping to build on their strengths and rectify their weaknesses.

Official Match Report