The Canadian male team of Water-Polo lost 19-18 against Brazil on Tuesday in play-off, in its last match of the preliminary round of the world championships of water sports.
At the end of regulation time, the two teams were equally 11-11. The extension did not make a master, so that the two teams found themselves in dam fire where the Brazilians won 8-7.
“Obviously, this is a difficult defeat. It is never pleasant to lose in dam fire, ”said coach Patrick Oaten.
The unifolié poloists were looking for a second victory after that of 22-10 signed against Singapore.
In advance 6-2 after the first quarter, the Canadians added a single goal to the indicator table during the second commitment. Their opponents scored three and the score was 7-5 at halftime.
“We started the match exactly as we wanted, but Brazil returned to the match fairly quickly. Despite the final result, I think it was good to have an intense match like this since we rarely play together, ”shared Ali Osadou.
“It is a team that we will see again throughout the 2028 game cycle and it is a match that we will be able to watch to refine our mistakes as we progress as a group,” he added.
The Brazilians won in the third quarter by scoring four goals, while the Canadians found the bottom of the net only three times.
“The team arrived strong, but the Brazilians took us out of our game with extremely physical games. That said, it’s an excellent lesson and it’s something you should expect, “said Patrick Oaten.
Jérémie Côté and Reuel d’ouza were the best markers of the unifolié with three goals. Roko Pozaric deceived the Brazilian goalkeeper twice, while Quebecers Léo Hachem, Ali Osoudou and Jason O’Donnell each scored a goal.
“We started the first quarter in force, but Brazil returned with more physical games. Unfortunately, it did not finish as we wanted, “said Léo Hachem.
The Canadians will face Montenegro on Friday in an eliminatory match in order to access the Top-8.
Swimming in free water
In a 10 -kilometer -free water action by Singapore Worlds, Eric Brown ranked 21st. The Montreal swimmer traveled the distance in 2 h 4.60 s (+4 minutes 9.10 seconds).
The German Florian Wellbrock, gold medalist, ahead of Italian Gregorio Paltrierieri (+3.70 seconds) and the Australian Kyle Lee (+14,80 seconds).
Brown will start the 5 kilometers in free water which will take place on Friday.
