The Croatian under-20 water polo team, bolstered by several senior players, secured seventh place at the World Cup in Sydney. The team achieved this result after defeating Georgia with a score of 18-12 (5-3, 4-3, 6-1, 3-5). After these matches, the team received additional motivation following their losses to Hungary and Spain, who arrived for the tournament in stronger squads. Zoran Bajić's chosen players celebrated against Georgia, with leading scorers Tin Brubnjak and Vlaho Pavlić each scoring four goals.
'Tin and Vlaho had an excellent match record,' said Bajić. 'The team worked hard, and their defense was key to the victory.'
Following this success, Croatian young water polo players have demonstrated their skills and potential on the world stage. The team is now considered one of the best in the world in its category, and its performance can be crucial for future successes of the Croatian water polo team.
