Lazio Nuoto wins Rome water polo derby against Olympic Roma

Lazio Nuoto secured a narrow 12-11 victory over Olympic Roma in a highly anticipated A1 water polo derby held in Acilia. The match, which carried significant implications for avoiding relegation, saw dramatic shifts in momentum throughout the game.

Lazio initially established a commanding 5-1 lead, but Olympic Roma staged a comeback to lead 11-10 at the start of the fourth quarter. In the final moments, Leonardo Checchini scored two decisive goals from the five-meter line to secure the win for Lazio. Following the result, Lazio Nuoto moves to 6 points in the standings, while Olympic Roma remains at 3 points.