Italy’s De Akker crowned first-ever Conference Cup champions after strong finish sinks Honved

De Akker’s players and coaches celebrate with the Conference Cup trophy after beating Honved in the final. Photo: Istvan Derencsenyi/European Aquatics

De Akker Team made history by lifting the trophy at the end of the inaugural Conference Cup Men’s Final Four in Athens on Sunday night. The side from Bologna produced a tactical masterpiece against Endo Plus Service Honved, using all their strengths to exploit the Magyars’ weaknesses, and with some sparkling offensive play in the fourth period ...