Saturday, 15th February 2025

Croatia Clinches World Water Polo Championship in Nail-Biting Finale

Croatia's water polo team clinched the gold medal at the World Championship, triumphing over Italy in a thrilling final that concluded with a dramatic penalty shootou

In a dramatic showdown at the World Water Polo Championship, the Croatian team emerged victorious, clinching the gold medal after a tense penalty shootout against Italy. This triumph marks Croatia’s third gold in their fourth World Championship final appearance, a testament to their enduring prowess in the sport.

The path to victory was fraught with suspense, beginning with Croatia seizing an early lead, only for Italy to counter swiftly, concluding the first quarter with a slight edge at 3-2. The subsequent quarters were a testament to the teams’ closely matched skills, with the lead seesawing between them, culminating in a heart-stopping moment when Croatia’s Rina Burić netted an equaliser with merely five seconds on the clock, pushing the match into penalties.

In the decisive penalty shootout, Italy’s misses paved the way for Croatia’s memorable 15-13 win, with Konstantin Harkov and Jerko Marinić-Kragić leading the scoring for the victors.

This victory is particularly noteworthy as it comes on the heels of Croatia’s impressive performance in the Euros, where they secured a silver medal after falling to Spain in the final. Under the stewardship of Ivica Tucak, Croatia has demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, securing its place at the zenith of world water polo.

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