The “Dolphins” claimed a victory and secured a place in the semifinals of the European Championship!Serbia managed to take revenge on Hungary for two consecutive defeats in previous competitions and record a win.For Serbia, Dušan Mandić and Nikola Jakšić scored three goals each. They were followed by Strahinja Rašović and Miloš Ćuk with two goals apiece, while Petar Jakšić, Djordje Lazić, Vasilije Martinović, Nikola Dedović, and Sava Randjelović each scored once.For Hungary, Ádám Nagy stood out with four goals, followed by Ákos Nagy and Jansik with two goals each.The match was very dramatic. Hungary started better, opening the game with a 3–0 lead, but after Nikola Jakšić’s opening goal for Serbia, a 3–0 run followed, bringing the score level. Dušan Mandić and Sava Randjelović scored, along with another goal by Jakšić, to make it 4–4.The game was tied in the fourth quarter, but Serbia managed to take a narrow lead late on with a goal by Dušan Mandić (8–7).Serbia played excellently in the third quarter, going on a 4–0 run to build a commanding +5 lead heading into the final period. Goals were scored by Nikola Jakšić, Nikola Dedović, Dušan Mandić, and Miloš Ćuk, making it 13–8 for Serbia.In the fourth quarter, Hungary mounted a comeback, starting with a 3–0 run, but Strahinja Rašović stopped the surge with a goal for 14–11.Two more goals by Hungary followed, but when the game was on the line, Strahinja Rašović was once again accurate, doubling Serbia’s advantage to 15–13.Gergo Fekete then scored to give Hungary a chance to force a draw, especially after Serbia failed to convert its final attack. However, defense proved decisive. Serbia held firm and secured a place in the semifinals with a 15–14 victory.Serbia will play Montenegro for first place in the group on Tuesday at 8:30 PM.
18.1.2026.
23:15
Serbia is in the semifinals of the European Championship!
The Serbian national water polo team defeated Hungary 15–14 in the fifth round of the European Championship, held at the Belgrade Arena.
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