The Georgian water polo team started participating in World League and lost to Hungary 10:17 in Szolnok.
The Georgians lost the first half 4:10 and fought till the end in the second one.
Mikheil Bagaturia, Elez and Jelaca scored 2-2 goals, Andria Bitadze, Zurab Rurua, Giorgi Khvedeliani and Damir Tsrepulia scored 1-1 goals.
Georgia plays in Group A with Hungary, Romania and Greece.
The second round matches will be held on November 17 and the Georgians will face Greece which defeated Romania 17:3 yesterday. On December 1 Georgia will play Romania. The second legs are planned in 2016.
Water Polo World League. I Round
Group A
Hungary – Georgia 17:10 (5:2, 5:2, 4:4, 3:2)
Georgia: Mikheil Bagaturia - 2, Elez - 2, Jelaca - 2, Andria Bitadze - 1, Zurab Rurua - 1, Giorgi Khvedeliani - 1, Damir Tsrepulia - 1.
Greece – Romania 17:3 (3:0, 5:3, 5:0, 4:0)
Group B
Montenegro – Spain 11:6 (4:1, 1:2, 2:1, 4:2)
Serbia – France 12:9 (3:2, 2:5, 1:2, 6:0)
Group C
Croatia – Turkey 19:6 (5:1, 5:2, 4:2, 5:1)
Russia – Italy 11:16 (0:4, 3:4, 5:4, 3:4)