Pro Recco secured a dominant 22-6 victory over Genova Quinto in the A1 M league derby on Saturday, maintaining their perfect start to the domestic season.
The match, held at the Paganuzzi pool in Genoa, saw the reigning Italian champions control the game from the opening quarter.
The visiting side established an early rhythm, ending the first period with a 7-2 lead. Pro Recco continued to press their advantage throughout the second quarter, entering the halftime break with a commanding 12-2 lead. Andrea Mladossich led the scoring effort with five goals, while teammate Francesco Cassia added four to the tally.
Pro Recco coach Sandro Sukno rested Francesco Di Fulvio Presciutti for the fixture, opting to start Marko Bijac in goal. While David Puccio briefly leveled the score at 1-1 following an opening goal from Giacomo Cannella, the visitors responded with a decisive run that effectively ended the contest before the midpoint.
The second half saw Pro Recco maintain their intensity, outscoring the hosts 4-8 across the final two periods. Goalkeeper Bijac served as a defensive anchor, notably stopping a penalty attempt from Jukic in the second quarter. Simone Villa also struggled against the Pro Recco defense, hitting the crossbar on two separate penalty attempts during the match.
The officiating duo of Pinato and Petrini oversaw a game defined by frequent power-play opportunities. Pro Recco converted 8 of 13 man-up situations and added six successful penalty shots. Genova Quinto managed to convert 3 of 7 power plays, alongside three penalties, though their efforts were insufficient to challenge the league leaders.
Pro Recco now turns its attention to European competition. The team is scheduled to face Brescia on Wednesday at the Sciorba pool, with the match set to begin at 8:30 p.m. local time.
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