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The 18th FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships in Kazakhstan

The 18th FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, Sunday, 6th September 2015 – The South African Water Polo team was overpowered in their second match of the 18th FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships, taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

The Egyptians proved too strong for SA’s Junior team as the side struggled with the fouls and lost the match 24-8.
Eastern Province’s Jason Evezard added three more goals to his tally, while Tim Rezelman scored two, Roarke Olver one, Claudio Fernandes one and one from Liam Neill.
Ahmed Sherif (seven), Moustafa Essmat (four), Ahmed Barakat (four), Hassan Haroun (three), Mahomed Mohsen (two), Aly Elaassar (two), Mahmoud Tarek (one) and Karim Mahmoud (one) netted for the Egyptians.


The South African Junior Water Polo team will play their final group match against Croatia on Tuesday, 8th September 2015.


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