Israeli Women’s Water Polo Team Dominates Sweden in Euro Championship Qualifiers
Introduction
The Israeli women’s water polo team achieved a commanding victory against Sweden, winning 22-8 in their opening match of the Euro Championship qualifiers held on June 6, 2025. This impressive performance places Israel in a strong position as they look towards their next match against Slovakia.
Match Summary
Israel started the game with a powerful offensive display, leading with a substantial 8-1 advantage by the end of the first quarter. Although the team eased off the gas in the second quarter, they maintained control, closing the first half with a score of 13-4. The third quarter continued to showcase Israel’s dominance, extending their lead to 19-6.
In the final quarter, Israel scored three additional goals while allowing only two from the Swedish team, sealing their victory with a final score of 22-8.
Key Players
Several players stood out during the match, contributing significantly to Israel’s victory:
- Maria Miah Bogachenko: 4 goals
- Maya Tirosh: 3 goals
- Noga Levinstein: 3 goals
- Mika Koren: 3 goals
- Alma Yaakobi: 3 goals
- Maya Katzir: 2 goals
- Yoval Raz, Tal Levy, Carmel Rahum, Noa Markovski (1 goal each)
Looking Ahead
Israel’s next match is scheduled for Sunday at 12:00 PM (Israel time), where they will face the host nation Slovakia. A victory in this upcoming game would secure Israel’s fifth consecutive qualification for the European Championship set to take place in the summer of 2026.
As the team prepares for this crucial match, fans eagerly anticipate another strong performance that could lead to a historic achievement in women’s water polo for Israel