PENGUIN STUN THE CHAMPIONS
Champions Ciity of Manchester lost for the first time in the men's Super 5s at Aldershot today, edged out 9-7 in another thriller by Penguin, who recovered superbly after trailing 6-4 at the halfway stage.
The match featured outstanding saves by both goalkeepers - Manchester's Dylan Green and Elliot McHugh - as well as three red cards. In a tense finish, Manchester briefly cut Penguin's lead to 8-7, only for Sam Cocokios to make the game safe for the London team by converting a man-up chance. See News page.
The men's Super 5s produced its third penalty shoot-out finale of the Aldershot weekend as Cheltenham defeated Welsh Wanderers 16-14. The sides were locked at 12-12 at the end of normal time.
Cheltenham trailed 10-6 at one stage but hit back to level at 10-10 before the end of the third period. Young goalkeeper Zach Downer gave Cheltenham a crucial advantage in the shoot-out by saving the first Welsh penalty from Wanderers skipper Dan Laxton.
In the women's Super 5s today, captain Katie Brown scored five as Liverpool Lizards defeated Sheffield Sharks 16-8 and City of Manchester beat Hucknall 12-3.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
A reminder to BWPL clubs that the next International Transfer window will be open from 1st to 31st January 2025.
The Aquatics GB link for ITC information is https://www.aquaticsgb.com/browse-sport/water-polo/international-transfers/
Champions Ciity of Manchester lost for the first time in the men's Super 5s at Aldershot today, edged out 9-7 in another thriller by Penguin, who recovered superbly after trailing 6-4 at the halfway stage.
The match featured outstanding saves by both goalkeepers - Manchester's Dylan Green and Elliot McHugh - as well as three red cards. In a tense finish, Manchester briefly cut Penguin's lead to 8-7, only for Sam Cocokios to make the game safe for the London team by converting a man-up chance. See News page.
The men's Super 5s produced its third penalty shoot-out finale of the Aldershot weekend as Cheltenham defeated Welsh Wanderers 16-14. The sides were locked at 12-12 at the end of normal time.
Cheltenham trailed 10-6 at one stage but hit back to level at 10-10 before the end of the third period. Young goalkeeper Zach Downer gave Cheltenham a crucial advantage in the shoot-out by saving the first Welsh penalty from Wanderers skipper Dan Laxton.
In the women's Super 5s today, captain Katie Brown scored five as Liverpool Lizards defeated Sheffield Sharks 16-8 and City of Manchester beat Hucknall 12-3.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
A reminder to BWPL clubs that the next International Transfer window will be open from 1st to 31st January 2025.
The Aquatics GB link for ITC information is https://www.aquaticsgb.com/browse-sport/water-polo/international-transfers/
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Particular thanks to James Reddick, of Polytechnic, for his help in creating this website. For more information about advertising, please contact BWPL Secretary Chris Ducker, [email protected].
