Women’s Champions League Day 1: Referee Appointments
The Champions League Women kicks off with intense matchups, and the following referee appointments have been made for the first day of competition. The delegates and referees bring a wealth of experience from across Europe, ensuring the highest standards for these prestigious matches.
Group A
CN Terrassa (ESP) vs. NC Vouliagmeni (GRE)
Delegate: Mr. Paulo Ramos (POR)
Referees: Ms. Alessia Ferrari (ITA), Ms. Marieke Van Den Berg (NED)
Dunaújváros WPC (HUN) vs. Astralpool CN Sabadell (ESP)
Delegate: Mr. Srdjan Miskovic (SRB)
Referees: Ms. Giulianna Nicolosi (ITA), Mr. Philip Uhlig (GER)
Group B
Polar Bears (NED) vs. CN Mataró (ESP) – October 27, 2024
Delegate: Ms. Ursula Wengenroth (SUI)
Referees: Ms. Aurelie Blanchard (FRA), Ms. Martina Kunikova (SVK)
FTC Telekom (HUN) vs. AP Padova (ITA)
Delegate: Mr. Michalis Skalochoritis (GRE)
Referees: Ms. Anne Grandin (FRA), Mr. Igor Virijevic (SRB)
Group C
Alimos NAC Betsson (GRE) vs. Olympiacos SFP (GRE)
Delegate: Mr. Milivoj Bebic (CRO)
Referees: Ms. Nora Debreceni (HUN), Mr. Jaume Teixido (ESP)
GZC Donk (NED) vs. SIS Roma (ITA)
Delegate: Mr. Axel Bender (GER)
Referees: Ms. Sara Kontek (CRO), Mr. Alex Marquez (ESP)
Group D
CN Sant Andreu (ESP) vs. BVSC Zuglo (HUN)
Delegate: Mr. Filippo Gomez (ITA)
Referees: Ms. Maria Daskalopoulou (GRE), Ms. Lea Saftic (CRO)
Ekipe Orizzonte (ITA) vs. UVSE Budapest (HUN)
Delegate: Ms. Rebeca Garcia (ESP)
Referees: Ms. Natali Markopoulou (GRE), Mr. Ruben Sap (NED)
Men Challenger Cup Group Stage Referee Appointments
Group A – Sliema (MLT)
Teams: Vitoria Sport Clube (POR), Cetus Espoo (FIN), GZC Donk (NED), Welsh Wanderers (WAL)
Delegate: Mr. Alexander Bitadze (GEO)
Referees: Mr. Neville Mercieca (MLT), Mr. Erkan Turkkan (TUR), Mr. Tomas Kaseta (LTU), Mr. Riccardo Carmignani (ITA)
Group B – Novaky (SVK)
Teams: EVK Zaibas (LTU), ZV De Zaan (NED), APOEL Nicosia (CYP), Hapoel Palram Zvulun (ISR)
Delegate: Mr. Radu Matache (ROU)
Referees: Mr. Robert Prelovsky (SVK), Mr. Branimir Butigan (BIH), Mr. Alain D’Hosche (BEL), Mr. Koppany Toth (HUN)
Group C – Sliema (MLT)
Teams: Carouge Natation (SUI), ASA Tel Aviv (ISR), Clube Fluvial Portuense (POR), Sliema ASC (MLT)
Delegate: Mr. Gabor Vogel (HUN)
Referees: Mr. Robert Horvath (SVK), Mr. Polydoros Filippou (CYP), Mr. Rok Vehovec (SLO), Mr. Maxim Gerasimov (GBR)
Group D – Novaky (SVK)
Teams: KVP Novaky (SVK), RD Mouscronnois (BEL), AVK Slovan Olimpija (SLO), Limasol NC (CYP)
Delegate: Mr. Dragan Stampalija (CRO)
Referees: Mr. Massimo Castrilli (SUI), Mr. Jarkko Virtanen (FIN), Mr. Luis Alves (POR), Mr. Tal Shildan (ISR)
The selection of referees reflects the diversity and expertise required to officiate these crucial fixtures, with each group featuring a mix of experienced officials from across Europe. This international presence underscores the importance of maintaining fairness and consistency in water polo’s top competitions.