Olympiacos moved three points clear at the top of the Greek Women’s Water Polo League after an impressive 17–11 away victory over Vouliagmeni in Saturday’s sixth round, ending their rivals’ unbeaten start to the season.
The two sides entered the highly anticipated encounter with five victories each, but Olympiacos produced a commanding second-half performance to secure their sixth consecutive win and establish themselves as the early league leaders.
Olympiacos take control after half-time
The opening quarter finished 3–3, with Vouliagmeni repeatedly taking the lead before Olympiacos responded. The visitors edged ahead 7–6 at half-time, inspired by four goals from Foteini Tricha.
Olympiacos then dominated the third quarter 6–3, extending their advantage to 13–9 before completing a convincing six-goal victory.
Tricha finished with five goals, while Dionysia Koureta contributed three. Eleftheria Xenaki scored four for Vouliagmeni, who suffered their first league defeat of the campaign.
Ethnikos close gap on Panionios
Elsewhere, Ethnikos secured an important 18–11 home victory over Panionios, moving within one point of their opponents in the standings.
Panionios remain third with 13 points, but the defeat has tightened the contest for the positions immediately behind the leading two clubs.
Alimos also strengthened their position with an 18–10 away victory against PEKEV, moving level on 12 points with Ethnikos and PAOK.
PAOK recorded a 19–13 home win against Chania, maintaining their positive start to the season, while NE Patras defeated Glyfada 24–17 in another high-scoring encounter.
Larisa claim first victory
At the bottom of the standings, Larisa celebrated their first league victory of the season, narrowly defeating Ilioupoli 11–10 away from home.
The result lifts Larisa to four points, while Ilioupoli remain bottom without a point after six matches.
Following the weekend’s action, Olympiacos lead with 18 points, followed by Vouliagmeni on 15 and Panionios on 13. Alimos, Ethnikos and PAOK are all level on 12 points.
With six rounds completed, Olympiacos have established an early advantage, although the battle for the remaining leading positions remains competitive.
Greek Women’s League – Round 6 Results
- Vouliagmeni 11–17 Olympiacos
- PAOK 19–13 Chania
- PEKEV 10–18 Alimos
- Ethnikos 18–11 Panionios
- NE Patras 24–17 Glyfada
- Ilioupoli 10–11 Larisa
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