{"id":18197,"date":"2026-07-25T13:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T13:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/25\/greece-water-polo-advances-to-world-cup-final\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T13:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T13:42:47","slug":"greece-water-polo-advances-to-world-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/25\/greece-water-polo-advances-to-world-cup-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Greece Water Polo Advances to World Cup Final"},"content":{"rendered":"


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SYDNEY, July 25<\/strong> \u2014 Greece water polo produced another strong performance to defeat Italy 10-9 in the Men\u2019s Water Polo World Cup semi-final and advance to Sunday\u2019s gold-medal match against Hungary.<\/h3>\n

Composed Display Secures Final Spot<\/h3>\n

Thodoris Vlachos\u2019s side delivered a determined display. Therefore the team claimed a place in the final. The result continues their strong run at major tournaments. Goalkeeper Panagiotis Tzortzatos played a decisive role. He produced a series of outstanding saves. These stops proved especially important in the first half. As a result they kept Italy at bay and ultimately secured the victory.<\/p>\n

Greece started slowly. The side found themselves 2-0 down early on. Italy led 2-1 at the end of the first period. However the Greeks responded strongly in the second quarter. They turned the game around. Consequently Greece took a 5-4 lead into half-time. The lead was one they never relinquished.<\/p>\n

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Greece defeats Italy in the Water Polo World Cup semi-final in Australia.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Italy Push Fails to Break Greek Resolve<\/h3>\n

Italy pushed hard after the break. The Italians attempted to force their way back into the contest. Meanwhile, Greece stayed composed. The national team held a 7-6 advantage after three periods. In addition, the Galanolefki managed the clock in a tense final quarter. They withstood a late Italian surge. The score finished 10-9 in favour of Greece. This result sent the national team into the World Cup final. The clear aim remains claiming the world title.<\/p>\n

The match took place at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Greece had earlier advanced from the quarter-finals with a narrow win over Montenegro. That earlier result set up the semi-final clash with Italy. Vlachos\u2019s squad entered the tournament with high expectations after recent strong showings at major events. The side has shown resilience throughout the competition in Sydney.<\/p>\n

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Greece water polo goalkeeper Panagiotis Tzortzatos in the World Cup semi-final<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Quarter scores (Italy\u2013Greece):<\/strong> 2\u20131, 4\u20135, 6\u20137, 9\u201310<\/p>\n

Coach Vlachos later remarked, \u201cWe deserved to win.\u201d Greece will take on Hungary in Sunday\u2019s final on 26 July at 6:15 pm AEST at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.<\/a><\/p>\n

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