San Ġiljan second in Syracuse tournament

San Ġiljan Giuseppe’s have just returned from a five-day pre-season training camp held at the Cittadella dello Sport in Syracuse, Sicily. The Saints also took part in the Gianluca Veneziano Memorial which also featured the participation of host club...

San Ġiljan Giuseppe’s have just returned from a five-day pre-season training camp held at the Cittadella dello Sport in Syracuse, Sicily.

The Saints also took part in the Gianluca Veneziano Memorial which also featured the participation of host club Canottieri Ortigia, Acicastello and Muri Antichi Catania.

San Ġiljan finished second after a 10-all draw against Muri Antichi Catania and a 14-13 win over Acicastello. The Saints lost against Ortigia 11-10 in the final.

Captain Paul Fava was presented with the runners-up trophy at the end of the tournament which received significant coverage in the Sicilian media as well as on popular website www.waterpolodevelopmentworld.com.

The San Ġiljan squad in Sicily was led by coach Karl Izzo, club president Daniel Aquilina and secretary Anthony Attard.

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