Group C Showdown at World Handball Championship: Croatia Defeats Angola (28-20)
Crocats Slaughter Angolans in World Handball Championship Matchup
The Croatia handball team faced off against Angola in a Group C showdown at Borg El Arab, Egypt. After a lackluster start against Japan, Croatia needed a win to keep their medal hopes alive, and they did just that against Angola.
With key player Luka Cindric out due to injury, Coach Lino Cervar called up Janko Kevic as a replacement. The Angola-Croatia match marked the first time these two teams have ever faced each other in the World Handball Championship.
The Bloodbath Commences
Angola opened with a goal, but it was short-lived. Horvat answered for Croatia from the 7m line, tying the game at 1-1. Horvat missed Croatia's next chance from the 7m line in the 4th minute, but Strlek scored for Croatia in the 5th minute to give them the lead.
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Angola took a 2-goal lead in the 14th minute, but Mamic brought Croatia back within one in the 15th minute. Cupic closed the gap even further in the 18th minute, setting up an exciting finish to the first half.
Croatia took advantage of Angola's mistakes and went on a scoring spree, taking a 4-goal lead in the final minute of the first half.
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The Second Half Massacre
Brozovic started the second half with a goal, keeping Croatia's lead at four. Cupic extended the lead to six in the 33rd minute, and Croatia never looked back.
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Martinovic led the way for Croatia, scoring multiple times to give them their biggest lead of the game. Thanks to Martinovic's heroics, Croatia kept extending their lead, going up by seven goals in the final minute. Mandic put the finishing touch on the game, securing a 20-28 victory for Croatia.
Player of the Match
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Goalie Pesic was named the Player of the Match for his impressive performance in goal. The Croatian keeper made several crucial saves to keep Angola at bay throughout the match.
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A Step Closer to the Podium
Three teams from the group advance to the second round, and Croatia's Group C intersects with Group D, which includes Denmark, Argentina, Congo, and Bahrain. Croatia will need to keep winning to secure a spot in the medal round.
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- Croatia's final Group C opponent is Japan.
- The 2025 World Handball Championship is being held in Egypt.
- Croatia qualified for the tournament by winning their regional qualification round.
- The World Handball Championship features teams from all over the world.
Kevic was called up as a replacement for Luka Cindric in the Croatia handball team after Cindric was injured. Despite a shaky start against Angola in the World Handball Championship, Croatia ended the match with a victorious 20-28 score, ensuring their place in the medal hopes. The second half of the match was a massacre as Martinovic, the leading player for Croatia, scored multiple times, extending their lead to seven goals.
