Yugoslavia vs. Russia 7-7

Aleksandar Ciric (Yugoslavia)

Krusevac, August 10 (Tanjug) - On the second day of the "Yugoslav Trophy 2000" international tournament, Yugoslav water polo national team only succeeded to draw with Russia 7-7 (4-0, 2-1, 1-2, 0-4) at the open-air swimming pool in Krusevac this evening.

We say "only draw" because Yugoslavia led 6-1 after the first two quarters. However, persistent Russians managed the draw by scoring a goal three seconds before the end of the match.

YUGOSLAVIA: Sostar, Trbojevic 1, Kuljaca, Zimonjic, Savic 1, Ikodinovic 2, Jelenic, Uskokovic, Ciric, Sapic 1, Maljkovic, Vukanic 1, Vasovic 1.

RUSSIA: Maximov, Iachev, Jevstignaev 1, Kozlov, Balashov, Jerushov 1, Chomakidze 2, Dratan 1, Golskov 2, Zakiov, Garbuzov, Zingrov, Rekechinski.

Goals in man-up: Yugoslavia 6/8, Russia 3/6.

Penalties: Russia 1/1.

Results of the other matches:
Australia - Romania 9-5 (0-2, 2-1, 4-1, 3-1)
Netherlands - Yugoslavia B 8-6 (2-2, 2-1, 1-1, 3-2)
Greece - Italy 6-12 (2-2, 2-4, 0-3, 2-3).

EUROLEAGUE, Group A - current Standings

YUGOSLAVIA	11	7	1	3	93-67	15
ITALY	11	7	1	3	84-71	15
RUSSIA	11	5	1	5	77-75	11
GREECE	11	1	1	9	60-105	3

"Yugoslav Trophy 2000" - First day