Settebello, suffering and victory with USA: Azzurri in Olympics

A hard-earned victory, in the background of which appear forò the Five Circles.

Italy beats the United States at the World Water Polo Championships in Doha, and thus qualifies for the quarterfinals. But the 13-12 win by the Settebello has another, crucially important effect: it is worth qualifying for the next Olympics, scheduled to take place in Paris in the summer of 2024. Big sigh of relief then for Sandro Campagna’s team, after a match in which tension was not è lacking.

In fact, the start of hostilities seemed anything but favorable to Italy. In fact, the U.S. took the lead with a round 2-0, then pulled back to 3-1 after the first Italian comeback attempt. The overtaking è then came thanks to the goals of Condemi, Bruni and Echenique, before Fondelli brought the Settebello to +2 after the first two quarters.

The United States then tried to put Italy under pressure, but Francesco Di Fulvio brought the Settebello back to +2. The last quarter was marked by tension and balance: USA again ahead, Edoardo Di Somma tied and brought the Azzurri back ahead, Di Fulvio sealed the further +2 that closed the score despite Bowen’s final goal.