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Israeli Girls' Water Polo Team Moves to 9-16 Placement Matches After Loss to Netherlands
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First reported by N12 · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
Israel's under-16 girls' water polo team lost 10-4 to the Netherlands at the World Championship in Zagreb and will now compete for 9th to 16th place. Coach Idan Kaftori praised their effort and highlighted the team's development.
- 01Israel's U16 girls' water polo team lost 10-4 to the Netherlands at the World Championship.
- 02The team will play in placement matches for 9th to 16th place in Zagreb.
- 03Israel trailed 2-1 after the first quarter and 6-2 at halftime against a top-ranked team.
- 04Uri Grodman scored two goals; Yahli Rokach and Shani Yakubovich scored one each.
- 05Coach Idan Kaftori praised the team's fighting spirit and progress.
- 06Israel awaits its next opponent in the knockout stage for places 9-16.
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