May 12, 2020 - If the epidemiological situation in the country allows it, the first water polo matches in Croatia after the forced break caused by the coronavirus should be played on June 24. The latest news from the Croatian Water Polo Federation.
Namely, the Croatian Water Polo Federation Board of Directors (HVS) adopted the proposed new competition calendar for the completion of the 2019/20 season. Of course, the chosen terms are also subject to changes due to TV broadcasts in the programs of HTV, Arena Sport, and Planet Sport.
In addition to the playoffs of the Croatian Championship, the Board of Directors has proposed a new date for the finals of the Regional League, which would be played on July 11 and 12, of course, in Dubrovnik. It is also here that changes are possible due to the coincidence with the date of the football match between Dinamo and Hajduk.
Men's:
Croatian Championship
Quarterfinals, and matches for 9th place: June 24 and 27
Semifinals: July 1, 4 and 6 (played on two victories)
Playoffs from 5th to 8th place: July 4 and 8
Matches for 5th and 7th place: July 15 and 22
Matches for 3rd place: July 18, 22 and 25
Finals: July 18, 22, 25, 29 and August 1 (finals are played up to three wins, so a maximum of 5 matches is possible)
The quarterfinal pairs of the Croatian Championship, based on the placement in the Regional League are:
Jug AO - Galeb MR
Mladost - POŠK,
Jadran - Primorje EB
Mornar BS - Solaris
REGIONAL LEAGUE - final tournament in Dubrovnik
Semifinals: July 11 (South AO - Jadran Split and Mladost - Jadran HN)
Finals: July 12
Women's:
Croatian Championship
June 27 - Round 7
July 1 - Round 8
July 4 - Round 9
July 11 - Round 10
The playoffs would follow:
- Semifinals: July 15, 18 and 22
- Finals and matches for third place: July 25, August 1 and 5
Of course, as in all previous cases and every sport, the final confirmation of match dates and the start of the competition will be given by the National Civil Protection Headquarters.
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