Spain progressed into the quarter-final of the Women's European Water Polo Championship ©Getty Images

Spain progressed into the quarter-final of the Women's European Water Polo Championship, after narrowly beating Greece.

The Spanish registered at 12-9 win at the Danube Arena in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. 

In a tight contest, Spain won the first quarter 4-3, before drawing the second 2-2.

They managed to create a slight lead in the third quarter with a 3-1 result, before the fourth quarter finished 3-3 to confirm the victory. 

Beatriz Ortiz Muñoz was top scorer for Spain with four goals. 

Greece recorded a ninth place finish at the Women's European Water Polo Championships ©Getty Images
Greece recorded a ninth place finish at the Women's European Water Polo Championships ©Getty Images

Spain are looking to reclaim the title they won in 2014, having claimed a bronze medal when they hosted the competition in 2018. 

In the playoff matches, Israel secured ninth place with an 11-7 victory over Croatia. 

Germany finished seventh after beating Serbia 15-13. 

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