Croatia win European beach rugby tournament in Moldova
- by croatiaweek
- in Sport
Croatia celebrates in Moldova (Photo credit: Berislav Rožman)
ZAGREB, 25 July 2021 – Croatia has won the European beach rugby tournament held in Moldova over the weekend.
The Croatian team, led by coach Anthony Poša, has taken out the Men’s Chisinau Beach Rugby tournament which finished on Sunday.
In the final, Croatia beat hosts Moldova 6-5 in a nail-bitting match to take out the six-nation tournament.
(Photo credit: Berislav Rožman)
(Photo credit: Berislav Rožman)
The Croatians started the tournament on Saturday with a 10-4 victory over Bulgaria, before losing to reigning champions Russia in their second match on opening day 7-4.
(Photo credit: Berislav Rožman)
In the quarter-finals, Croatia took care of Turkey, winning 9-6 to set up a semi-final against Romania.
(Photo credit: Berislav Rožman)
Croatia would come out victorious in a tense semi-final, edging Romania 5-4 to advance to the final.
(Photo credit: Berislav Rožman)
(Photo credit: Berislav Rožman)
(Photo credit: Berislav Rožman)
Russia beat Romania to finish third.
