{"id":198180,"date":"2026-01-15T16:15:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=198180"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:15:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:15:37","slug":"serbia-crushed-israel-the-dolphins-secured-first-place-in-the-group-at-the-european-water-polo-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/serbia-crushed-israel-the-dolphins-secured-first-place-in-the-group-at-the-european-water-polo-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"SERBIA CRUSHED ISRAEL: The Dolphins secured first place in the group at the European Water Polo Championship!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Serbia\u2019s water polo players recorded a victory in the final match of Group C, defeating Israel 19\u20139.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this win, Serbia secured first place in the group and will carry five points into the next phase, where a new group will be formed with Hungary, Montenegro, and France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serbia entered the match as a clear favorite, but struggled during the first half and for most of the third quarter. However, by the end of that period the outcome was already decided, as Serbia took a five-goal lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scoreboard showed 12\u20137, and the match was effectively over. From that point on, the only question was by what margin the game would end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serbia\u2019s players remained focused until the end, extended the lead, and stepped up their defensive effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the new group, which will include Hungary, Montenegro, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, Serbia carries over five points and is currently in second place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serbia will play its next match in two days against France, where it will be the favorite. 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