Did Singapore Hand India a Stunning 27-7 Defeat in Water Polo?

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Key Takeaways
- Singapore showcased dominance in water polo.
- India faced a significant defeat with a score of 27-7.
- Key performances from players like Tio Ji Suan.
- Japan and China reached the Women’s final.
- Iran narrowly won against Japan in a thrilling Men’s semifinal.
Ahmedabad, Oct 10 (NationPress) The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships showcased thrilling semifinal and classification water polo matches on Friday, featuring exceptional performances and high scores. Japan and China triumphed to reach the Women’s final, while Iran advanced to the Men’s final. In the Women’s 5-8 classification matches, Singapore outclassed India with a score of 27-7 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.
Singapore exhibited a commanding display against India, dominating the Women’s 5-8 classification match with a 27-7 victory. Tio Ji Suan, Lim Wan Jun Nicole, and Koh Xiao Li each contributed 4 goals. Lee Xuan Hui and Wan Celeste Ferraao added three goals each, while Yap Jingxuan Ranice, Gan Huimin, and Yeo Ying Xuan Kayla secured two goals each.
Ong Shu En, Ong Jia Hui, and Loo Tee Inna each added 1 goal. For India, Kripa Ranichithra and captain Varsha Suresh found the net twice, while Safwa Sakeer, Dhruthi Karthikeya, and Madhurima Shanti each contributed one goal.
In the first Women’s semifinal, Japan edged past Thailand with a thrilling score of 25-21. Lowrey Nina from Japan was the standout scorer with 9 goals, supported by Sanda Yumeka (4), Kobayashi Maho, and Shironoshita Kaho with 3 goals each. Captain Fukuda Shoka, Shibata Kanade, and Eguchi Seira each netted 2 goals.
Thailand's Rueangsappaisan Raksina scored 7 goals while Puangtong Kritsana brought in 4 goals. Chotrotchanaanan Paranee, Kongchouy Thanita, and Kwantongtanaree Pittayaporn contributed 2 goals each. Other players like Kwantongtanaree Thanidakarn, Pukkaman Pnita, Rueangsuppaisan Sarocha, and Ngamcharoensuktaworn Pimpin scored one goal each.
In the other Women’s semifinal, China comfortably defeated Kazakhstan with a score of 14-4. Zhang Qishuo led China’s efforts with 5 goals, while Captain Sun Yating netted 3, and Li Peiyang and Wang Xuan each added 2 goals. Guo Chenghong and Li Jianyu scored one goal each. For Kazakhstan, Kaplun Viktoriya, Anossova Valeriya, Nabiyeva Milena, and Ozkaya Alina each contributed one goal.
In a nail-biting Men’s Water Polo semifinal, Iran narrowly triumphed over Japan with a score of 19-18, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Captain Yazdankhab Mehdi was instrumental, scoring 7 goals, while Ghavidelhajiagha Amin netted 3. Mehrikohneshahri Alireza, Iranpourtari Ashkan, and Adham Mersad each added 2 goals, and Aghaei Karim Omid, Behzadsabouri Farbod, and Golestanirad Mehrab scored 1 goal.
Japan's Captain Ura Enishi led with 4 goals, while Lowrey Jun, Maeda Toshiyuki, Moroiya Yuki, and Maeda Atsuya each found the net 3 times. Matsuno Ryosuke contributed 2 goals.
In another Women’s 5-8 classification match, Uzbekistan claimed victory over Hong Kong with a score of 14-7. Gavashelashvili Elena and Andriyakhina Sofiya were the stars for Uzbekistan with 4 goals each, while Markova Alisa scored 2. Gergel Veronika, Salamatova Aziza, Verklova Aleksa, and Murtazaeva Komila each contributed one goal. For Hong Kong, Ho Cheuk Kiu scored 4 goals, Lau Kwan Ling added 2, and captain Lau Tsz Ching scored once.
Thailand managed a close win against Hong Kong in the Men’s 5-8 classification match, ending with a score of 15-14. Kaewmanee Suteenan led Thailand’s offense with 5 goals, supported by Ekchaona Watcharawarong with 3 goals. Captain Chompoosang Pattanit and Chainiyom Phongsathon netted 2 goals each, while Sangthanapanich Phuriphong, Komkai Tanakorn, and Kaewkong Wuttikorn each contributed 1 goal.
Hong Kong's Choi Hin Kit Gilman was the standout with 4 goals, supported by Ching Tsz Shun, Cheung Cheuk Hei, Fung Kong Ching, and Captain Cheng Hei Man, all with 2 goals each. Zhang Tsz Hin and Cheng Hei Chun also netted 1 goal each.
In the second Men’s 5-8 classification match, Singapore triumphed over Uzbekistan with a score of 24-11. Ong Ee Ki Joshua, Lee Jia Jun Isaac, and Chow Yong Jun were instrumental with 4 goals each. Yap Dong Xuan Ryan contributed 3 goals, while Captain Rajandra Sanjiv, Lok Shaunn Blasius, and Saik Justin Kin each netted 2 goals. Goh Matthias, Chank Derek, and Chan Dominic Bo also added 1 goal each. For Uzbekistan, Vishnyakov Artur was the top scorer with 4 goals, followed by Turgunov Shakhzod with 3. Abduraimov Behruz, Sadikov Nuriddin, and Captain Divin Vangelis each scored 1 goal.
Later in the day, China is set to face Kazakhstan in the Men’s semifinal, aiming to secure a place in the final against Iran.