Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club Women's Water Polo Team achieved an unprecedented success in Turkish water polo history by winning the European Championship in the Challenger Cup twice in a row. Izmir's water fairies, who have also been undefeated champions in the last three seasons of the Turkish First League, are now aiming for their fourth consecutive league championship.
Galatasaray Zena Derby in the Final Again
Competing with their arch-rival Galatasaray Zena, whom they defeated in the Challenger Cup final in Europe and took the cup to their museum, in the League final this time, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality gained a significant advantage in the first match of the championship series. Izmir's water fairies managed to win the breathtaking match played at the Ege University Prof. Dr. Sermed Akgün Olympic Swimming Pool with a score of 12-11 in the match that had great excitement in the last moments.
Star Player Kübra Kuş Lacks Victory
In this critical match, where successful player Kübra Kuş, who is at the top of the league with 41 goals scored, could not play due to a shoulder injury, the names that carried İzmir Metropolitan Municipality to victory were Hamiyet (3 goals), Selin, Eda and Hanzade (2 goals each), while Ela, Lal and Yağmur contributed to the score with one goal each. This important victory of the team revealed the fighting spirit and team play they displayed despite their absences.
Critical Matches in Istanbul for the Championship
Having won one of the three matches it played against its rival Galatasaray Zena this season, the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Women's Water Polo Team started the final series 1-0 behind but won the first match, leveling the series 1-1. The second and third matches of the highly anticipated and challenging series, in which the team that wins three times will be the league champion, will be played on May 17 and 18 at the Istanbul Engin Bora Water Polo Pool. If the series is still tied, the final match that will determine the champion will be played on Tuesday, May 20 at the Balıkesir Swimming Pool. The second match of the series, which should not be missed by water polo fans, will be broadcast live on TRT Spor Yıldız at 17:16.00 on Saturday, May XNUMX.
Outstanding Performance in the League
The Izmir representative is drawing attention with the superior performance it has shown in the 12 matches it has played in the league this season. Izmir's water fairies, who finished the regular season at the top with 10 wins and only 2 losses, have scored 199 goals in the opponent's net and conceded only 63 goals. Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, who beat Dalton College with different scores such as 21-3 and 17-3 in the semi-finals and made it to the grand final, proved once again how ambitious it is on the way to the championship.
Meaningful Gesture for Mother's Day
Before the first match of the final series, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality athletes organized a meaningful event for Mother's Day. The athletes presented flowers to the mothers and all female spectators who followed the match from the stands, and created emotional moments by celebrating this special day. This meaningful gesture was appreciated not only for the athletes' success on the field, but also for their social sensitivity. Izmir's water fairies are on their way to becoming an exemplary club with both their sporting success and such meaningful events.
