Israel's U18 Women's Water Polo Team Beats South Africa 19-11 at World Championship
Israel's under-18 women's water polo team continued its strong performance at the World Championship by securing a significant 19-11 victory over South Africa. This win marks their second consecutive victory in the tournament, following an initial triumph against Zimbabwe. The team demonstrated excellent play despite facing a quality opponent, solidifying their position for the upcoming matches.
Key players Libi Gur Koren and Teva Dorfman each scored five goals, with Gur Koren being named the game's Most Valuable Player. The team is set to face Australia next on Wednesday at 20:00 Israel time. Head coach Aftahia Hayevonia expressed pride in the team's strong start and emphasized their goal to progress step by step in the championship.
Dana Tertatzki, CEO of the Water Polo Association, highlighted the team's performance as part of a fruitful summer of growth and development across various age groups in Israeli water polo. She noted the ongoing process of gaining valuable experience and advancing the sport to achieve significant accomplishments.
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