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Triumph of Yugoslavia

Jugoslav Vasovic (Yugoslavia)

Moscow, Russia, July 16th - Yugoslavia is the winner of the first tournament of group "A" in European water polo League, since it defeated Greece 10-5 (1-1, 3-0, 4-2, 2-2) today in Moscow, in the last, the third round.

Yugoslavia, Italy and Russia have won four points each in this tournament, but "the blue team" has the best goal difference.

Russian national team player Jerisov was declared to be the best player in the tournament, while Yugoslav Aleksandar Sostar was declared to be the best goalkeeper in this competition.

The second tournament of "A" group in European League will be held next weekend in Athens.

First tournament of group "A" in European water polo League, Moscow, Russia

Round 1: YUGOSLAVIA - Italy 4-5, Russia - Greece 11-5
Round 2: YUGOSLAVIA - Russia 9-5, Italy - Greece 13-11
Round 3: YUGOSLAVIA - Greece 10-5, Russia - Italy 6-5

Final Standings

YUGOSLAVIA320123-154
RUSSIA320122-194
ITALY320123-214
GREECE300313-330


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