World League round 4

The fourth round of the FINA Men's World League preliminary round will be played on Tuesday. Three matches after Germany and Croatia already played their fourth round encounter on February 14. Croatia won and is now qualified for the World League Super Final. Reigning world champs Italy will battle Russia in the city of Kirishi in their quest for a Super Final spot. Alessandro Campagna's squad needs just one point to secure the first place in group A. An interesting matchup in Oradea, Romania where group C leaders Romania will face the group's number two Greece. The home team, still undefeated after three games, can make a big step towards Almaty, Kazakhstan where this year's edition of the Super Final will be played, with a win tonight. In the third game, Spain travelles to Istanbul, Turkey to take on the home team in order to stay in the race in group C. With just one win so far, Rafa Aquilar's team should double their points total tonight.

FINA World League 2011-2012

Europe Preliminary Round - Round 4

Tuesday February 14

Germany vs. Croatia 6-11 (2-3, 1-2, 2-3, 1-3)

Tuesday February 21

Russia vs. Italy - at Kirishi (Group A)

Romania vs. Greece - at Oradea (Group C)

Turkey vs. Spain - at Istanbul (Group C)

The standings are now as follows:

Group A:

1. Italy 2 - 6 pts
2. Russia 2 - 3
3. Great Britain 2 - 0

Group B:

1. Croatia 3 - 8 pts
2. Germany 3 - 4
3. FYRO Macedonia 2 - 0

Group C:

1. Romania 3 - 9 pts
2. Greece 3 - 6
3. Spain 3 - 3
4. Turkey 3 - 0

World League Super Final in Almaty, Kazakhstan (June 12-17)


Photo Henk Swinkels