Our representatives are in the 2nd Elimination Round of the Women's Conference Cup!
While Galatasaray Zena became the undefeated group leader, Göztepe Sports Club advanced from the Euro Cup to the Conference Cup 2nd qualifying round.
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Galatasaray Zena and Göztepe Sports Club qualified to compete in the 2nd qualifying round of the 2026-2027 European Aquatics Women's Conference Cup.
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Why It Matters
Galatasaray Zena and Göztepe Sports Club compete in water polo in European cups.
Galatasaray Zena and Göztepe Sports Club qualified to compete in the 2nd qualifying round of the 2026–2027 European Aquatics Women's Conference Cup.
Our representatives are in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the Women's Conference Cup!
Istanbul, November 9, 2026 – Galatasaray Zena and Göztepe Sports Club, representing Turkey in European cups, qualified to compete in the 2nd qualifying round of the 2026-2027 European Aquatics Women's Conference Cup.
In the Conference Cup 1st Qualifying Round Group C competitions held at Istanbul Kalamış Engin Bora Water Polo Pool between 5-8 November 2026, hosted by Galatasaray Zena, our representative won all four matches and became the group leader with 12 points.
Match results of Galatasaray Zena:
Galatasaray Zena 23–5 SSV Esslingen (Germany)
Galatasaray Zena 20–13 Nevşehir Belediyesi (Türkiye)
Galatasaray Zena 27–8 San Giljan ASC (Malta)
Galatasaray Zena 16–5 Nautilus Civitavecchia (Italy)
Galatasaray Zena advanced to the Conference Cup 2nd qualifying round with its undefeated performance.
Göztepe Sports Club, which was the European Aquatics Challenger Cup champion last season, finished second in the Euro Cup Qualifying Round Group A competitions held in Malta between 30 October and 1 November 2026, collecting 6 points with two wins and one loss.
Match results of Göztepe Sports Club:
Göztepe 16–7 Sirens ASC (Malta)
Göztepe 8–19 KINEF Surgutneftegaz (Russia)
Göztepe 26–5 Union Saint-Bruno (France)
Completing the Euro Cup qualifying group in second place, Göztepe gained the right to participate in the Conference Cup 2nd qualifying round due to the status of the organization.
Galatasaray Zena and Göztepe Sports Club will represent Turkey in the Conference Cup 2nd qualifying round. Both of our teams aim to successfully pass this stage and advance to the Final Eight, where eight teams will compete.
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Open Questions
- When will the Conference Cup 2nd qualifying round matches be played?
