Elite / 21st day.
Montpellier 12
Nice 7
In Antigone. 3-2, 3-0, 3-2, 3-3. Referees: Mr. David and Castrilli.
MONTPELLIER WATER-POLO : Ivankovic (4 including 2 penalties), Delas (3 including 1 penalty), Kalinic (cap.) (3), D. Zivkovic (1), Mustur (1). 10 warnings.
OLYMPIC NICE SWIMMING: Butic (2), Colak (2), Mutambayi (1), Bachelier (1), Gardikas (1 penalty). 11 warnings.
After conceding the opener, Montpellier quickly takes control of the game thanks to Delas and a double from Kalinic (3/1). At the very end of the round, Nice temporarily returned to the score (3/2). From the start of the second act, Zivkovic and Kalinic convert good shooting positions (5/2). Opposite, Nice suffered the onslaught of the MWP like the penalty conceded by Ivankovic (6/2). The ONN lacks sharpness to cast doubt on the premises, always well helped by an impressive Andric in his cages (4 consecutive stops before the break). As of the resumption of the 3rd act, following the new goal of Ivankovic, the men of Fabien Vasseur unroll even if Nice reacts with 2 consecutive goals (7/4). Serene, Montpellier increases its comfortable lead thanks to an implacable realism punctuated by 2 achievements of the untenable and very inspired Ivankovic. Largely ahead (9/4), Montpellier manages in a final equal act. Already assured of its qualification for the quarter-finals, the MWP did the job and consolidated its 5th place to the delight of coach Fabien Vasseur. “ I am satisfied with the state of mind displayed by the group. To reach the quarters, and to demonstrate to all those who had expressed doubts about our team that we will be there for the final stages “. And the MWP aims to start in 4th place, on condition of winning in Aix in the last match of the regular phase.
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