Serbia Triumphs Over USA in Men's Water Polo Semifinal at Paris 2024
Machina Sports
On August 9, 2024, at the Paris La Defense Arena, Serbia faced off against the United States in the Men's Water Polo Semifinal. The match was electrifying, showcasing the skills and strategies of both teams. Serbia emerged victorious with a score of 10 to 6, securing their place in the finals.
The match began with a closely contested first period, where both teams scored two goals each, ending the first quarter at 2-2. However, Serbia took charge in the second period, outscoring the USA 4-2, leading 6-4 at halftime.
In the third period, Serbia continued to dominate, scoring another two goals while limiting the USA to just two, bringing the score to 8-6. The final period saw Serbia's defense hold strong, allowing only one goal from the USA while adding two more to their tally, sealing the match at 10-6.
Key players for Serbia included Milos Cuk, who excelled defensively, and Nikola Dedovic, who was instrumental in attack, contributing several crucial goals. The USA fought valiantly, with standout performances from Alex Bowen and Johnny Hooper, but ultimately fell short against the Serbian powerhouse.
This victory not only propels Serbia to the finals but also sets the stage for a highly anticipated match against the winner of the other semifinal. As the team celebrates this hard-fought win, they aim for gold in the upcoming finals, continuing Serbia's strong legacy in water polo.
- Water Polo
- Men's Semifinal
- water polo
- olympics
- 2024
- Serbia
- USA
- Paris
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