Those unfamiliar with Genoa Cricket and Football Club
But few know that it was also buying up championships in other sports, for example water polo . Genoa was not only a pioneer in football but also in the water. In fact, excluding the period from 1901 to 1909 where there were the first attempts to play a championship with family matches or self proclamation due to lack of opponents.
EDWARD PASTEUR I– Defender born in Genoa on May 29, 1877 – died in Genoa on September 19, 1969. He was one of the first players, managers and presidents of Genoa Cricket and Football Club, a pioneer together with James Spensley. Of Swiss origin related to bacteriologist Louis Pasteur, he completed his studies in Bern and Lausanne before returning to the Ligurian city. For many he has defended the company from accusations of professionalism and is committed to mending the company after the First World War. He also committed himself to the construction of the Luigi Ferraris Stadium, the works for the new Genoa stadium began in 1909 and ended in 1911. In Genoa he was one of the first partners and player, then manager and president. He then continued with the profession of referee and federal manager until he opened a sports shop in Genoa.
Genoa in 1899. From left to right: Ghigliotti, De Galleani, Spensley, Edoardo Pasteur, Leaver, Enrico Pasteur, Passadoro, Arkelss, Dapples, Deteindre and Agar.
The name of Genoa is linked to the first championship, as in football, a movement driven by the enthusiasm that in 1912 brought to the first official event. But what is Genoa Cricket and Football Club Waterpolo, this, as mentioned above, is the water polo section of the Genoa Cricket and Football Club. It was founded on 18 December 1911 under the presidency of Edoardo Pasteur , one of the first presidents of the Genoa, thanks to the initiative of his brother Enrico. On January 9 of the following year, Englishman James Gilbert Sanders also joined the association, founder four years before of Rari Nantes Genova
ENRICO PASTEUR II – Left wing, born in Genoa on August 27, 1882 – died in Genoa on November 28, 1958. In his life he was a footballer, football coach in Genoa from 1916 to 1919, water polo player with the role of goalkeeper in Genoa Waterpolo [1] 1912-1920 with whom he won the 1914 championship, referee of Italian football and water polo. He was known as Pasteur IIto distinguish him from his brother Edoardo, also a footballer and referee. Of Swiss origin related to bacteriologist Louis Pasteur, he was one of the first players of the Genoa Cricket and Football Club, brought to play in the Ligurian club by his brother Edoardo. An all-round sportsman, in addition to football and water polo, I practice motorcycling, motor racing and athletics, a discipline in which he obtained the title of Ligurian champion in the 100 meters in 1902. 5 championships: 1899, 1900, 1902, 1903 and 1904.
Pasteur II and the second seated athlete from the right
In the first championship there were only three teams, Genoa, Lazio and Partenope. Due to the forfeit of Lazio in protest, Genoa only faces Partenope which they defeated 4-1, winning the first Italian title in history. The formation of the Genoa champion 1912 : Ernesto Ghiorzi, Davide Baiardo, Agostino Frassinetti, Gavoglio, Augustus Massa Paganelli I, Paganelli II, Vittorio Semirile and Strassera.
Genoa, the reigning champion, faces its second Italian championship, concluding the three-man championship with a win and a draw, so as to place itself in first place with the maximum score and acquiring the title of Champion for the second consecutive time. Italy. The formation of the 1913 champion Genoa: Bertorello, Federici, Ercole Boero, Giancarlo Massola, Mario Boero, AgostinoFrassinetti Gianbattista Bafico.
Results – Championship
Castel Gandolfo 1913
Genoa
1 – 1
Partenope
Castel Gandolfo 1913
Genoa
2 – 1
Lazio
The championship of 1914, the last before the Great War, was played in Sturla and was sponsored by “Lo Sport Del Popolo”. The red-blue Calottine, captained by Pasteur again imposed themselves on the Partenope, the Milan, the Mameli di Voltri and the Ligure Waterpolo, winning the third consecutive championship. The formation of the 1914 Genoa champion : Enrico Pasteur, Gianbattista Bafico, Ercole Boero, Mario Boero, Cangiullo, Luigi Achille Olivari and Enrico Rossi
The 1919 championship is the first championship that took place after the break due to war reasons. Genoa is the reigning champion team, winner of all three previous titles up for grabs. The Rari Nantes Milano and the Sport Club Italia participate in the tournament. At the end of the tournament, Genoa takes first place, winning the fourth title in its history. The formation of Genoa champion 1919 : Nielsen, Bertoli, Gianbattista Bafico, Strasera, Rolla Luigi Achille Olivari3 and Vassalo 1.
Results – Championship
Como 1919
Genoa
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Sport Club Italia
Como
August 17, 1919
Genoa
4 – 0
Milan
Golden roll
Year
Winner
Second Place
Third Place
1912
Genoa
Partenope
1913
Genoa
Partenope
Lazio
1914
Genoa
1915
Edition not played
1916
Edition not played
1917
Edition not played
1918
Edition not played
1919
Genoa
Milan
Sport Club Italia
In 1920 the team won the Millesimo Pre-Olympic Tournament. The water polo section of Genoa ended its activity at the end of the 1922 season.
Bibliography
- Aronne Anghileri, In search of lost swimming, Milan, SEP Editrice Srl Cassina de Pecchi, 2002.
- Aldo Padovano, It happened tomorrow … one year with Genoa, Genoa, De Ferrari, 2005.
- Enrico Roncallo, Water Polo Almanac, Prague, Urbone, 2015.
- http://www.pianetagenoa1893.net/accadde-oggi/inaugurata-nel-1911-la-sezione-pallanuoto-del-genoa/
[1] Roncallo E. , Water Polo Almanac, Prague 2015, p. 43.
