Water polo at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships – Men's tournament

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Water polo at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships – Men's tournament
Tournament details
Venue(s)Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia  (in Belgrade host cities)
Dates1 – September
Teams16 (from 4 confederations)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Hungary.svg  Hungary (1st title)
Runner-upFlag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Third placeFlag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia
Fourth placeFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Tournament statistics
Matches played64
Goals scored645 (10.08 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Siniša Belamarić
(20 goals)
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The 1973 Men's World Water Polo Championship was the first edition of the men's water polo tournament at the World Aquatics Championships, organised by the world governing body in aquatics, the FINA. The tournament was held from 1 to 9 September 1973, and was incorporated into the inaugural 1973 World Aquatics Championships in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. [1]

Contents

Participating teams

AmericasAsiaEuropeOceania
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia

Groups formed

Preliminary round

Qualified for places 1–6 in a round robin group. (Group D)
Will play for places 7–12 in a round robin group. (Group E)
Will play for places 13–16 in a round robin group. (Group F)

Group A

PosTeamPtsPldWDLGFGAGD
1Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 1055004114+27
2Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 854013522+13
3Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 653022619+7
4Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 4520322242
5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 25104182911
6Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 0500564034
Source: [ citation needed ]
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg5 – 3Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Yugoslavia  Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg9 – 0Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Soviet Union  Flag of the Soviet Union.svg9 – 3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg4 – 1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Soviet Union  Flag of the Soviet Union.svg5 – 4Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Yugoslavia  Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg6 – 5Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg5 – 3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Soviet Union  Flag of the Soviet Union.svg14 – 1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Yugoslavia  Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg8 – 5Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Yugoslavia  Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg10 – 6Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg8 – 1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Soviet Union  Flag of the Soviet Union.svg7 – 4Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg5 – 3Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg4 – 2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Soviet Union  Flag of the Soviet Union.svg6 – 2Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia

Group B

PosTeamPtsPldWDLGFGAGD
1Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 844003611+25
2Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 643012514+11
3Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania 442023018+12
4Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain 2410320255
5Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 0400464943
Source: [ citation needed ]
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg11 – 3Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg5 – 4Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg12 – 1Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg7 – 3Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg5 – 2Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg15 – 0Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg6 – 4Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg10 – 4Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg11 – 2Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg8 – 4Flag of Romania.svg  Romania

Group C

PosTeamPtsPldWDLGFGAGD
1Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 643011911+8
2Flag of the United States.svg  United States 542111817+1
3Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 4420218180
4Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 3411216193
5Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg  Bulgaria 2410319256
Source: [ citation needed ]
West Germany  Flag of Germany.svg1 – 1Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
United States  Flag of the United States.svg4 – 3Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg7 – 2Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg6 – 5Flag of the United States.svg  United States
United States  Flag of the United States.svg3 – 3Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg3 – 0Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg6 – 5Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Greece  Flag of Greece.svg8 – 5Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
United States  Flag of the United States.svg6 – 5Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
West Germany  Flag of Germany.svg9 – 8Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria

Final round

13th – 16th places (Group F)

PosTeamPtsPldWDLGFGAGD
13Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg  Bulgaria 532101610+6
14Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 43201185+13
15Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 331111614+2
16Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 0300393021
Source: [ citation needed ]

Preliminary round results apply.

Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg3 – 2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg10 – 5Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg8 – 3Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg5 – 5Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg12 – 1Flag of Israel.svg  Israel

7th – 12th places (Group E)

PosTeamPtsPldWDLGFGAGD
7Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania 954103521+14
8Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 854013118+13
9Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 4512221221
10Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain 4520322297
11Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 3511319278
12Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 25023172811
Source: [ citation needed ]

Preliminary round results apply.

Romania  Flag of Romania.svg11 – 6Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg5 – 4Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
West Germany  Flag of Germany.svg7 – 6Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg6 – 5Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg4 – 4Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg6 – 5Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg5 – 4Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg9 – 3Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg3 – 3Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg5 – 3Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg5 – 3'Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg7 – 2Flag of Greece.svg  Greece

1st – 6th places (Group D)

PosTeamPtsPldWDLGFGAGD
1Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 954102817+11
2Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 854013016+14
3Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 552122322+1
4Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 4520322253
5Flag of the United States.svg  United States 4520322286
6Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 05005153217
Source: [ citation needed ]

Preliminary round results apply.

Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg6 – 2Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Soviet Union  Flag of the Soviet Union.svg6 – 2Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Yugoslavia  Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg8 – 3Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Yugoslavia  Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg6 – 5Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg6 – 3Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg5 – 4Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
United States  Flag of the United States.svg6 – 5Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg3 – 3Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia
Soviet Union  Flag of the Soviet Union.svg6 – 2Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg8 – 4Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg5 – 4Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia
Soviet Union  Flag of the Soviet Union.svg8 – 5Flag of the United States.svg  United States

Final ranking

Medalists

GoldSilverBronze
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary

Balazs Balla
András Bodnár
Gábor Csapó
Tibor Cservenyák
Tamás Faragó
István Görgényi
Zoltán Kásás
Ferenc Konrád
Endre Molnár
László Sárosi
István Szívós Jr.

Head coach:
Dezső Gyarmati

Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union

Anatoly Akimov
Aleksei Barkalov
Aleksandr Dreval
Andrey Frolov
Aleksandr Kabanov
Yuri Mityanin
Nuzgari Mshvenieradze
Leonid Osipov
Vitaly Romanchuk
Sergey Shevernyov
Vladimir Zhmudsky

Head coach:
Anatoly Blumental

Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia

Siniša Belamarić
Ozren Bonačić
Milan Franković
Boško Lozica
Predrag Manojlović
Miloš Marković
Đorđe Perišić
Damir Polić
Ratko Rudić
Đuro Savinović
Nikola Stamenić

Head coach:
Ratko Rudić

References

  1. 1 2 3 "HistoFINA – Water polo medalists and statistics" (PDF). fina.org. FINA. September 2019. p. 14. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.