Croatia convincingly beats Australia to open World Championships
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Ivica Tucak, head coach of team Croatia talks to the team during a time out (Photo credit: HVS/Giorgio Scala/DBM)
Croatia has convincingly beaten Australia to start their campaign at the 2024 Water Polo World Championships in Doha on Monday.
Croatia led from start to finish and were far too good for their opponents, deservedly winning 13:8.
Croatia line up before the water polo men match against Australia (Photo credit: HVS/Giorgio Scala/DBM)
With this victory, Croatia have made another important and significant step towards the Olympic Games in Paris, as they have at least secured a spot in the round of sixteen, likely facing an easy opponent like China or Brazil.
Rino Burić of Croatia (Photo credit: HVS/Giorgio Scala/DBM)
Loren Fatović (Photo credit: HVS/Giorgio Scala/DBM)
Advancing to the quarterfinals practically ensures participation in Paris.
Croatia celebrates the win (Photo credit: HVS/Giorgio Scala/DBM)
Croatia – Australia 13-8 (5-1, 4-2, 2-2, 2-3)
CROATIA: Bijač (10 saves), Anić; Burić 2, Fatović 2, Lončar 2, Lazić 2, Vukičević, Žuvela 2, Marinić Kragić 2, Vrlić, Butić, Harkov, Kržić 1
AUSTRALIA: Porter (8 saves), Hedges; Lambie, Ford, Negus, Power, Merčep 1, Pavillard 2, Byrnes, Maksimović 1, Poot 1, Edwards 1, Berehulak 2
Croatia is in Group A with Australia, South Africa, and Spain.
Croatia’s remaining group matches.
Match 2: Spain vs. Croatia (February 7, 5:00 PM Croatian time)
Match 3: South Africa vs. Croatia (February 9, 2:00 PM Croatian time)
