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Croatia’s men’s handball team secured a convincing 35‑25 victory over Finland in a qualification match for the 2028 European Championship. The game was played in Helsinki, with Croatia taking a 19‑12 lead at halftime. The match opened with a rapid start for the Finns, as Dagur Sigurdsson scored three goals in the first four minutes, giving Finland a 3‑0 advantage. Finland narrowed the deficit to 4‑5 by the ninth minute, but Croatia responded with a trio of goals that kept the lead intact. By the end of the first half, Marin Jelinić had added a goal in the final minute of the period, making the score 19‑12. Croatia’s first double‑digit advantage came in the 49th minute when Leon Ljevar scored, extending the lead to 31‑21. The final scoreline of 35‑25 reflected a steady performance from the Croatian side. Key performers for Croatia included Mario Šoštarić, who netted seven goals, Tin Lučin with six, Marin Šipić with five, Ivan Martinović with four, and both Leon Ljevar and Marin Jelinić with three each. In goal, Dominik Kuzmanović made ten saves from 22 shots, while Matej Mandić recorded eight saves from 21 attempts. Finland’s top scorer was Sebastian Sakkinen with five goals. Miska Henriksson and Benjamin Helander each added four. Goalkeeper Mikael Makela made 13 saves from 35 shots. With the win, Croatia tops Group 1 with four points from two matches. The Netherlands have two points from one match, while Lithuania and Finland remain without points. Lithuania will host the Netherlands on Sunday. Croatia’s next qualification fixtures are scheduled for March 2027. The team will first travel to the Netherlands, then host the Dutch side three days later in a two‑game series that will determine the group leader. Article source: Večernji List | Image credit: Večernji List
Croatia’s men’s handball team secured a convincing 35‑25 victory over Finland in a qualification match for the 2028 European Championship. The game was played in Helsinki, with Croatia taking a 19‑12 lead at halftime. The match opened with a rapid start for the Finns, as Dagur Sigurdsson scored three goals in the first four minutes, giving Finland a 3‑0 advantage. Finland narrowed the deficit to 4‑5 by the ninth minute, but Croatia responded with a trio of goals that kept the lead intact. By the end of the first half, Marin Jelinić had added a goal in the final minute of the period, making the score 19‑12. Croatia’s first double‑digit advantage came in the 49th minute when Leon Ljevar scored, extending the lead to 31‑21. The final scoreline of 35‑25 reflected a steady performance from the Croatian side. Key performers for Croatia included Mario Šoštarić, who netted seven goals, Tin Lučin with six, Marin Šipić with five, Ivan Martinović with four, and both Leon Ljevar and Marin Jelinić with three each. In goal, Dominik Kuzmanović made ten saves from 22 shots, while Matej Mandić recorded eight saves from 21 attempts. Finland’s top scorer was Sebastian Sakkinen with five goals. Miska Henriksson and Benjamin Helander each added four. Goalkeeper Mikael Makela made 13 saves from 35 shots. With the win, Croatia tops Group 1 with four points from two matches. The Netherlands have two points from one match, while Lithuania and Finland remain without points. Lithuania will host the Netherlands on Sunday. Croatia’s next qualification fixtures are scheduled for March 2027. The team will first travel to the Netherlands, then host the Dutch side three days later in a two‑game series that will determine the group leader.
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