Melbourne Collegians claim Victoria's first ever gold medal at KAP7 AYWPC

A strong performance from Melbourne Collegians 14&U Boys earned them the gold medal over local team Brisbane Barracudas at the 2020 KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships.

Dominant from the first swim up, the Collegians took the lead early, setting up a nice two goal lead at the end of the first period.

The Barracudas attempted a comeback in the second quarter, but the Collegians were just too strong in their attack and defence. Leading into the final period they held a handy four point lead and carried that momentum through score an impressive five goals to secure the gold medal.

Pavle Macic scored two goals for his team in the final quarter, with his strong performance also earning him the Most Valuable Player title.

Collegians captain Cassius Allan said that his team were proud to be taking home Victoria’s first ever gold medal from the KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships.

“We’re pretty excited and so happy to be taking home the gold medal - we’ve had a really fun time here in Brisbane,” Allan said

Collegians coach Simon Magasanik said the team entered the competition with some high expectations and he’s pleased his team was able to deliver on them.

“I’m very proud of them - it’s been a great competition and I can’t believe they actually won the gold medal,” Magasanik said.

“To come here to a national tournament is really important to both us as coaches and the players, to gauge where we’re at. To come home with a gold medal is even better,” he said

Sydney Uni Lions earlier defeated Queensland product the Sunshine Coast 7-1 to take out the bronze medal.

Sydney Uni’s Daniel Tzioumis was named Most Valuable Player.

Gold medal match

Melbourne Collegians 10 d Brisbane Barracudas 3

Bronze medal match

Sydney Uni 7 d Sunshine Coast 1

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Final standings

Gold - Melbourne Collegians
Silver - Brisbane Barracudas
Bronze - Sydney Uni Blue
4 - Sunshine Coast
5 - UWA Bears
6 - SNB Breakers
7 - Melville Sharks
8 - Polo Bears 
9 - UTS Balmain Tigers
10 - UNSW Wests Magpies 
11 - Mantas Blue
12 - Adelaide Jets
13 - Ovens and Murray
14 - Drummoyne Devils
15 - Sydney Uni Gold
16 - ACU Cronulla Sharks
17 - Sydney Uni Cubs
18 - Richmond Tigers
19 - Melville Saints
20 - DVE-Monash
21 - River City Warriors
22 - Canberra Dolphins
23 - Central Coast
24 - Hunter Hurricanes
25 - UWA Cubs
26 - Ryde Rhinos
27 - Barras Black
28 - Mantas Black

MVP - Pavle Macic (Melbourne Collegians)

MVG - Daniel Tzioumis (Sydney Uni Blue)