The women’s polo team beat Italy 12-9 to reach the final of the European Championship in Split, Croatia. Alexia Kammenou’s team performed well, especially in defense, and increased the difference in the score in the third eight minutes.

The blue and white team will compete for the gold medal with Spain. The final is scheduled for Friday, September 9 at 21:30 Greek time.

The national women’s polo team reached the final of the European Championship for the fourth time in its history.

Greece opened the scoring early in the match against Nino. The Italians equalized the score with Pikochi, but Eleftheria Pleurito with an accurate penalty once again put Alexia Kammenu’s team ahead. The Italians drew 2:2 with Marletta.

Greece reached 3-2 with Xenaki at the start of the second period. The Blue and White made it 4–2 with Nino’s penalty as Bianconi pulled one back to Italy before Ciutat gave Alexia Kammenu’s team a two-goal lead.

Characteristically, the last time the hosts lost on goal (6-5) Tabani. From then on, Greece upped the ante and took a 9-5 lead against Vasiliki Pleuritou.

Greece took an 11-7 lead thanks to a goal from Hidiriotis early in the final period, with Avenio closing the gap to three goals. The blue and white then played less in excellent defense against the player and retained the lead.