Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
In a key encounter at the U16 Women's Water Polo Championship, Greece defeated defending champions Spain 8-5. The match was closely contested early, with Spain scoring their first goal in the final two seconds of the first quarter to trail 2-1. Both teams traded goals in the second quarter, with Spain still trailing at halftime.
During the third quarter, Greece extended their lead to two goals, but Spain cut the deficit. The decisive period was the fourth quarter, when Greece twice rebuilt their two-goal cushion and sealed the game with a penalty shot three minutes before the end. No further goals were scored, allowing Greece to maintain their unbeaten record through the group phase. Both teams advanced to the quarterfinals.
Georgia Lampatou led Greece with three goals. Spain’s goalkeeper Julia Teodoro made 10 saves, and Paula Pineda scored twice for Spain.
According to the match report, Spain faced significant pressure as reigning champions, but Greece's consistent play secured their upset victory in the group phase ahead of the quarterfinals.