The Israeli women's water polo team lost 20:3 tonight (Thursday) against the strong Spanish team (the current European champion and holder of the silver medal from the Olympic Games in Tokyo) as part of the group stage of the European Championship in Split.
The Blue and Whites have one game left in the group stage against Serbia on Saturday, where a win will send them into the quarter-finals.
Spain opened the game with a quick 2:0 lead.
Der Mankerman with a clever bow goal made the Blues win, and on the other side the Spaniards scored twice and took a three-goal lead.
A beautiful team goal by Israel with a finish by Alma Jacobi and another Spanish goal three seconds to the end of the quarter, determined the result, 5:2.
The second quarter continued under Spanish control and at half time 3:11 when the Israeli goal was scored by Maria Bogachenko from a penalty.
The second half also continued in the same way and at the end 3:20.
Scored for Israel: Der Mankerman, Alma Jacobi, Maria Bogachenko
On Saturday (14:00) as mentioned, Israel will meet Serbia for the last match in the group stage.
Tomorrow (10:00) the men's team will meet Hungary.
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