Water polo at the 2009 Mediterranean Games
international water polo competition
The water polo competition at the 2009 Mediterranean Games took place between June 30 and July 5, 2009 and was contested by 9 teams. The event was in Pescara, Italy and open to men only.
Participating teams
Croatia
France
Greece
Italy
Libya
Montenegro
Spain
Serbia
Turkey
System
The 9 teams were divided into two groups of four and five teams. Teams were awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw. No points were awarded for a defeat. The first and the second in each group advanced to the semi-finals.
Group stage
Group A
June 30
July 1
July 2
Group B
Libya withdrew from the competition.
June 30
July 1
July 2
5th–8th Places
Medal round
References
2009 Mediterranean Games Standings (Archived) p. 36.
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