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Waspo 98 Hannover Sweeps Wasserball-Bundesliga Finals to Claim 2025 Title

Hannover dominates Spandau 04 in three consecutive games, signaling a shift in German water polo's balance of power.

Der Titelverteidiger gewann die Finalserie mit 3:0
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Overview

  • Waspo 98 Hannover secured the 2025 Wasserball-Bundesliga championship with a decisive 3-0 series sweep over Spandau 04.
  • The final game, held at the open-air Volksbad Limmer, ended in a commanding 12-7 victory for Hannover, cementing their dominance early with a 4:1 first-quarter lead.
  • Hannover's quick starts defined the series, including a goal just 30 seconds into Game 3, leaving Spandau struggling to respond offensively.
  • Spandau, the defending champions and record titleholders, were competitive only in the first game, which they lost in a 14-15 penalty shootout.
  • The series highlights a significant power shift in German water polo, with Hannover claiming their sixth title since 2018.