2022 FINA World Championships: Score Stands Tied at 8-8 Between Croatia and Greece After Game 1
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Croatia's water polo team unleashed their roster packed with seven fresh faces, taking the plunge tonight at the 2022 FINA World Championships in Hungary against Greece. As the perennial competitors at this grand event, Croatia, having gained independence in 1991, has a history of 13 appearances. The nation's impressive haul of 7 medals from the last 12 World Championships places them in a three-way tie for second place alongside Italy and Spain, both significantly older countries. Hungary triumphs, boasting a remarkable 11 medals.
Tonight, Ivica Tucaks' team faced the current Olympic silver medalist, Greece, also battling against Germany and Japan in Debrecen. With each group winner advancing directly to the quarterfinals, second and third-placed national teams duke it out in the round of 16.
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Kicking off the competition with a fierce sprint, Croatia couldn't convert their first attack into a goal, yielding a 1:0 lead to Greece with 6:39 on the clock. Russian-born Kharkov evened the score at 1:1 for Croatia with 5:05 left in the opening quarter, only for Greece to charge ahead to a 2:1 lead.
Undeterred, the resilient Croatian squad clawed their way back, thanks to Vukicevic's score at 4:48 in the second quarter, followed by Buric's goal with 4:02 remaining. A closely contested game saw Kharkov tally another point for Croatia with 1:47 left in the half, resulting in a nail-biting 5:5 crooked score at halftime.
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The see-saw battle continued in the third quarter, with Greece surging ahead at 6:5 before Kragic's stunning strike, narrowing the gap to 6:6 with 3:45 on the clock. Next, goalkeeper Bijac thwarted Greece's attack, but the lead soon switched hands once more as Greece moved ahead to a 7:6 advantage with 1:43 remaining.
Determined not to give up, Croatia tied the game at 7:7 when Zuvela scored with 3:48 left on the clock. Greece reclaimed the lead at 8:7, only for Basic to answer with a goal at 1:55. A tense finish ensued, with Greece and Croatia both failing to score in the closing moments, resulting in an 8:8 draw.
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- The Croatian water polo team, composed of seven new players, is competing in the 2022 FINA World Championships in Hungary, where they face Greece, Germany, and Japan.
- Despite being one goal behind Greece early in the match, Croatia rallied back with goals from Vukicevic, Buric, and Kharkov to tie the game at halftime.
- In a thrilling finish, Croatia and Greece ended the game in a draw at 8-8, ensuring an exciting conclusion for the world championships.
- If Croatia continues their strong performance in water polo, they may become champions in European leagues, especially in competitions like the UEFA Champions League and Europa Cup.
