Malta fall to Germany but secure historic 10th place in Women’s Water Polo World Cup Division Two
Malta suffered a 19-9 defeat to Germany in their latest Women’s Water Polo World Cup Division Two encounter, but still celebrated a historic achievement by finishing in 10th place overall in the competition.
Germany proved too strong throughout the contest, controlling the match from the early stages and maintaining their advantage with an organised display at both ends of the pool.
Elena Borg led Malta’s scoring effort with four goals, while Jensine Bugelli added two. Chloe Amato, Kendra Navarro and Eyla Schembri also found the net with one goal each.
Despite the defeat, Malta continued to fight until the final whistle and once again showed determination against higher-ranked opposition.
The tournament marks an important milestone for Maltese women’s water polo, with the national team securing a historic 10th-place finish on the world stage. The result underlines the progress being made by the squad and offers encouragement for future international competitions.
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