The sudden death of the penalty shootout lifts the team led by David Martín in the final played against Italy in Budapest
Twenty-one years later, and after losing three finals, Spain is once again world champion in water polo. The team led by David Martín defeated Italy, its black beast, in the final played in Budapest and won a gold medal which again sets it as a great benchmark in this sport.
The sudden death in the penalty shootout solved a volcanic duel between the two superpowers after Italy discounted two goals in the final minutes, when Spain already clinched victory, to sign regulation time with a draw at nine. But goalkeeper Eduardo Lorrio stopped the transalpine Cannella’s shot and gave Spain glory, as Granados had converted his own shot.
It is Spain’s third time as water polo world champion, a feat that serves to crown a generation in which dressing room unity and winning mentality are some of the keys to success. After four runners-up, Spain comes out of the group again and touches the air again.
Source: La Verdad
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