WaterPolo I World Aquatics Championships, U16 Women, Manisa, Turkiya
South Africa 4 Thailand 14
Thailand proved a real handful for South Africa with the 4-0 first quarter, setting the pace. By halftime, Thailand had the match sewn up. Resistance in the second half showed just how good the defence was by both teams. South Africa’s second goal came at 11-2, 2:10 from the final break, and the fourth was slipped in by Inez Letschert, just inside the final minute.
Match Heroes
While the scoresheet shows that captain Thanidakarn Kwantongtanaree scored six goals — 15 in Manisa — and was named player of the match, Paranee Chotrotchanaanan three, kudos must go to goalkeeper Phanthila Arsayuth for making six saves, including a penalty stop.
Turning Point
The opening whistle was where Thailand decided to take a grip on the match and strangle South Africa.
Stats Don’t Lie
On extra, Thailand went one from three and defended both South African attempts. Thailand managed one from two on penalty and stopped the one South African shot.
Bottom Line
Thailand was dangerous with its star shooters and this proved too big a hurdle for the Africans
