SYDNEY, July 23 — Greece’s water polo World Cup campaign advanced to the semi-finals after a 14-13 quarter-final victory over Montenegro. Greece advances to the semi-finals with a 14-13 win over Montenegro Early surge builds commanding lead Greece’s water polo World Cup bid imposed a high tempo from the opening minutes. The side pressed hard defensively and moved the ball effectively in attack.
As a result, the Greeks scored eight goals in the first 9.5 minutes. After that early surge, Greece managed only one more goal before half-time. Stelios Argyropoulos converted a penalty.
Meanwhile, Montenegro closed the gap to 9-6. Quarter scores stood at 7-3 and 2-3 at the break. Greece entered the contest off a fifth-place finish at the 2024 Olympics and second place at the 2025 World Cup Finals.
Montenegro mounts strong third-period fightback Montenegro continued to chip away early in the third period. Gojkovic reduced the deficit to 9-7. However, Argyropoulos ended a 10.5-minute Greek scoring drought.
Gkiouvetsis then converted a penalty. This restored a four-goal cushion at 11-7. Montenegro rattled off three unanswered goals.
Therefore, Spahic restored breathing room with a power-play goal five seconds before the period ended. The third quarter finished 3-4 to Montenegro. Italy earlier defeated Georgia 18-12 and awaits Greece in the semi-finals.
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