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Greek Water Polo Team Secures First Place and Semifinal Spot

Published January 19, 2026, 20:12
Greek Water Polo Team Secures First Place and Semifinal Spot

The Greek men's water polo team achieved a significant victory against Italy with a score of 15-13, securing first place in Group F and advancing to the semifinals of the European Championship in Belgrade. This marks only the third time in the team's history that they have reached this stage. Kostas Kakaris was the MVP of the match, scoring three goals and earning crucial offensive possessions. Greece will face Romania in a non-competitive game, while awaiting their semifinal opponent from the Spain-Hungary derby. The win was attributed to a strategic defense focused on limiting passes and exploiting weaknesses in the Italian defense.