Greece’s men’s national water polo team booked a place in the European Championship semi-finals for just the third time in its history, defeating Italy 15–13 in Belgrade and finishing first in Group Six.
Coached by Thodoris Vlachos, Greece delivered a dominant performance, led by Kostas Kakaris, who scored three goals and won multiple fouls and penalties.
Greece built control through disciplined defence and capitalised on Italy’s fouls to pull clear in the second and third periods.
Despite a late Italian fightback, Greece maintained its lead, with Emmanouil Argyropoulos scoring four goals, including a crucial late strike that sealed the result.
Greece led 13–8 midway through the final quarter before closing out the match.
Greece will complete the second phase on Wednesday, January 21, against Romania, while their semi-final opponent will be decided from the Group E clash between Spain and Hungary.
