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CN Atlètic-Barceloneta Defeats CN Catalunya in Women's Water Polo Derby

The Women's Honor Division match ended in a seven-all draw, with the home team securing victory in the penalty shootout.

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Generic image of a water polo ball in a swimming pool.

The CN Atlètic-Barceloneta defeated CN Catalunya 11-8 in the Women's Honor Division derby, a clash between two Barcelona teams that required a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

The match, which pitted the fifth and sixth-ranked teams in the league, concluded with a seven-all draw after the 32 regulation minutes, earning each team one point. Subsequently, the home team secured the additional point in the penalty shootout, with a 4-1 result.
Both teams are currently involved in the Eurocup semifinals, highlighting the significance of this direct rivalry.
The first half of the game was characterized by low scoring, with defenses clearly dominating. At halftime, CN Atlètic-Barceloneta held a narrow 6-5 lead. Goalkeeper protection was the prevailing theme during this period.
The second half continued with the same defensive intensity, with only three goals scored. The performances of the goalkeepers, Blanca Colominas of Atlètic-Barceloneta and Laura Aarts of Catalunya, were crucial with their saves. With less than a minute remaining, a Catalunya player managed to equalize the score at 7-7. In the penalty shootout, a vital save by Colominas and a decisive goal sealed the 11-8 victory for the maritime team.
The top scorers of the match, with three goals each, were Cristina Nogué and Clara Díaz, both from CN Atlètic-Barceloneta.

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