Malta continued their excellent run at the World Aquatics Water Polo 4×4 tournament in Dubrovnik with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Japan.

The Maltese side dominated the encounter, winning all three sets and conceding just four goals in the process as they produced another convincing performance in the competition.

Malta immediately took control of proceedings in the opening set, combining a potent attack with a solid defensive display to register a comfortable 7-2 victory.

Japan offered greater resistance in the second set, but Malta remained firmly in command and prevailed 3-1 to move 2-0 ahead in the match.

The Maltese then produced their most dominant display in the third set, overwhelming their opponents 9-1 to complete the 3-0 victory in emphatic fashion.

Across the three sets, Malta outscored Japan 19-4, further underlining their superiority throughout the contest.

The victory followed Malta’s equally convincing 3-0 success against Saudi Arabia, when they won the three sets 9-2, 5-0 and 7-1.

Malta’s latest result maintains their positive momentum in Dubrovnik as they continue to impress in the World Aquatics Water Polo 4×4 competition.