World Swimming Championships, Settebello goes out the distance with France

Debut with victory for CT Campagna’s national team

Debuting in a prestigious event such as the World Cup being held in Fukuoka, Japan, is never easy even if you are the seasoned and talented Settebello. The men’s national water polo team struggled more than expected to get rid of France.

The first part of the match was complicated for the Azzurri who then came out in the distance, managing to impose themselves 13-6 and thus bringing home an important success for the continuation of the World Cup. In Italy’s group, in addition to France, there are also China and Canada, formations that are certainly not irresistible.

“We knew how to suffer, we did not disunite and the reaction was like a great team. They attacked us a lot at the beginning, putting us in difficulty. Afterwards we saw again the tears that were not there in preparation. However, negative indications also came because, when we were in zone, I noticed too much passivity. There are moments early in the game when everyone has to take responsibility. Canada and China now? These are two important matches to get everyone playing and into condition for the quarterfinal. Two matches we have to win and in which we have to play well,” CT Campagna’s words after the winning challenge with France to Rai.