SIS Roma Beats Ekipe Orizzonte to Lead Italian Women's Water Polo Championship Series

SIS Roma opened the 2026 A1 women's water polo final series with a 12‑9 victory over Ekipe Orizzonte Catania at the Ostia pool. The match saw SIS Roma take an early lead, extend it in the first half (4‑3) and dominate the latter periods, winning the second half 8‑2. Dafne Bettini paced the game with three goals, while Claudia Marletta added two for the visitors.

The best‑of‑three final will continue with the second match scheduled for Saturday 27 June at the Nesima pool in Catania, and a possible third decider on 4 July back in Rome. SIS Roma entered the final as regular‑season leaders and retain home advantage for match 1 and a potential match 3.