Champions League Thrillers: Rari Nantes Savona Battles Fiercely but Falls Just Short Against Barceloneta in a Heart-Stopping Finale!

Bper Rari Nantes Savona – Zodiac CNA Barceloneta 10-14 The first leg of what can only be described as a "decider" for a spot in the Champions League Final Four has gone to Barceloneta, who clinched victory over Rari Nantes Savona by a margin of three goals. Although the Catalans pulled away in the latter stages of the match, the biancorossi had a commendable first half, indicating that they can still mount a challenge in the return leg. White-and-red defender Mario Guidi remarked, "It's fantastic to play in matches like these against such high-calibre teams. It's an intense period with critical games. Tonight, we gave everything. It was a robust encounter. They are among the strongest teams globally, and we've shown we can hold our own. We won't be backing down." Savona's upcoming fixture is the 22nd round of the Serie A1 regular season, set for Saturday, March 22, at the "Scandone" pool in Naples against Posillipo, kicking off at 15:00. As the match unfolded, Famera Kopencova extended the lead to 10-14. The details of the match were such that Guidi netted the ball for 10-13 shortly after, keeping the fight alive for Rari. A blow was felt when Perrone Rocha scored for Barceloneta, bringing it to 9-13 in equal numbers. A penalty foul against Bruni saw Vigvari convert, pushing the score to 9-12. The visitors capitalised on a man advantage, with Bustos Sanchez finding the net. The match remained fiercely competitive, with neither side sparing a moment. As the thrilling encounter rolled on into the third quarter, tensions rose. A penalty was awarded, but Aguirre Rubio managed to save Figlioli’s attempt. Just as the home side looked shaky, Patchaliev brought them back to within one goal at 8-9. The full-time score reflects the passionate display by both teams, with Savona managing to hold their heads high even in defeat. The final tallies were as follows: Bper Rari Nantes Savona – CNA Barceloneta 10-14 (Quarter Scores: 3-2, 2-5, 3-2, 2-5) Both teams fought hard under the watchful eyes of the officials, with Peter De Jong (Spain) and Spyridon Achladiotis (Greece) overseeing the action. - Resource: "https://www.ivg.it/2025/03/champions-league-la-diretta-testuale-dello-sconto-tra-rari-nantes-savona-e-barceloneta/