Italy was defeated 7-6 by Spain in the final for the bronze medal at the European water polo, in Split.
Settebello failed to imitate the Setterosa girls, who yesterday won the medal assigned for third place by beating Holland 16-13.
A goal by Perrone three minutes from the end condemned Italy against the reigning world champions.
The Azzurri, always under in the score, had mended the double disadvantage twice during the match (5-3, 6-4) and in the fourth time they managed to score the equalizer with Bruni from the center.
The masterpiece of the thirty-six year old from Rio, naturalized Spanish, decided the match.
The final for the gold medal will pit Hungary and the hosts of Croatia, who had beaten Italy in the semifinals.
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