Greece – Spain 14-16: Men’s National Water Polo Team Wins Silver at World Cup Final

The Greek men’s national water polo team fell just short of making history in Pontevedra, as they secured the silver medal at the World Cup final. Despite their valiant efforts, Greece was defeated by Spain with a score of 16-14. This marks the second time Greece has finished in second place in this tournament. Led by goalkeeper Unai Agirre, who made an impressive 16 saves and even scored a goal, Spain retained the title they won two years ago in Los Angeles. This silver medal is the 16th major tournament medal for the ‘blue-white’ team. The match saw Greece dominating the first period with exceptional defense and offensive plays. However, Spain mounted a strong comeback in the second quarter, eventually taking the lead. Despite Greece’s attempts to close the gap, Spain’s solid performance, particularly from goalkeeper Agirre, ensured their victory. Key players like Argyropoulos and Nikos Giannatos contributed significantly to Greece’s effort but couldn’t overcome Spain’s dominance in the final stretch.