Serie A1 Arrives At The Postseason; Irving, Hallock, Vavic In Play For The Title

Serie A1 (Day 26) April 18-19

Brescia 13, Pro Recco 12
Savona 14, Bologna De Akker 10
TeliMar 11, Roma Vis Nova 8

The Serie A1 regular season concluded last weekend and the playoff semifinalists are now set. Max Irving scored three for Brescia in a massive win over Ben Hallock (one goal) and Pro Recco. Brescia secures first place in the league with the win and will face Trieste in the semifinals. The loss sends Pro Recco to second place and into a matchup with Savona. Marko Vavic and Savona influenced the final standings with a win over Tyler Abramson and De Akker. Trieste and De Akker were tied in points going into the day but the De Akker loss to Savona, coupled with a Trieste win, gave Trieste fourth place. Abramson and De Akker finish in fifth and narrowly miss the semifinals. Quinn Woodhead and Roma Vis Nova came up short against TeliMar but will play for 5th-8th while Drew Holland and TeliMar find themselves in the relegation playoffs after a tough season.

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A1 Ethniki (Winner's Stage) April 17

Vouliagmeni 16, Apollon Smirnis 15

Dylan Woodhead and Vouliagmeni held on to defeat Apollon Smirnis by a single goal in Greek play. Woodhead and Adrian Weinberg (Chios) continue in Winner's Stage action.

Here's a look ahead at some important matches featuring Team USA athletes:

Champions League (Quarterfinal Round, Day 5) April 22

Savona at FTC Telekom

Euro Cup (Semifinal Round, Second Leg) April 24

Pro Recco (ITA) at Sabadell (ESP)

Serie A1 (Playoffs) Begin April 26

1st-4th

Brescia vs Trieste
Pro Recco vs Savona

5th-8th

Bologna De Akker vs Ortigia
Roma Vis Nova vs Posillipo

Relegation playoffs

TeliMar vs Catania
Florentia vs Olympic Roma