Serbia claims win over Australia at start of Water Polo Super Finals in Belgrade

The FINA Water Polo World League Super Finals opened in Belgrade on Tuesday with wins from current Olympic champions Serbia and world champions Croatia.

Мatch between Olympic champions Serbia and Australia was interrupted by heavy rain at the open venue in Belgrade.

Мatch between Olympic champions Serbia and Australia was interrupted by heavy rain at the open venue in Belgrade. Source: Water Polo Serbia

The fourth match between Olympic champions Serbia and Australia was interrupted by heavy rain at the open venue in Belgrade. After the one-hour break, Serbia won by 12-8 (4-5, 3-0, 4-3, 1-0).

In the first match, Croatia dominated over Kazakhstan by 20-4 (5-2, 6-0, 3-0, 6-2).

In the second match Canada surprised the runner-up of last year's super final Hungary by 10-9 (3-1, 2-3, 4-3, 1-2), thanks to an extra player in the pool in the final moments of the match.

Spain easily defeated Japan 18-10 (3-3, 6-3, 5-1, 4-3).

Eight of world's best national teams gathered in Belgrade for the FINA Water Polo World League Super Finals, running from June 18 to 23.

The winners will get the early ticket for the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.


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