As expected, the Croatian Cowboys’ 2023 World Championships ended today after a 43-32 win against Bahrain, which unfortunately leaves them trailing both Denmark and Egypt in the final group standings, with only two teams advancing. Croatia put up an admirable fight after their opening day 9-goal loss to Egypt, but were always going to need a minor miracle to advance given the … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Bahrain 43-32 In Their World Handball Championships Finale, Finish 9th
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Donna Vekić Punches Ticket To 1st Ever Australian Open Quarterfinal!
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After a turbulent 2nd set with over a dozen unforced errors, Vekić rallied in the 3rd set to defeat Czech 17 year-old Fruhvirtova 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. Vekić will now play #5 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinal round Wednesday in Melbourne. This matches the farthest Vekić has ever gone in a Grand Slam as she made it to the US Open quarters in 2019. … [Read more...] about Donna Vekić Punches Ticket To 1st Ever Australian Open Quarterfinal!
Croatian Cowboys Beat Belgium 34-26, Qualification To Be Decided On Final Day
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Croatia stayed alive in the 2023 World Championships with a 34-26 win over Belgium, with a crunch clash against an already eliminated Bahrain coming up Monday night at Noon (ET). Beating Belgium was the bare minimum to be expected of the Cowboys on Saturday night and they came out with the same intensity as the Denmark match, taking a 21-13 lead into the halftime … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Beat Belgium 34-26, Qualification To Be Decided On Final Day
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #16: Roko Šimić Scores 2x In Zurich Debut, Juranović Seals Move To Union Berlin
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Roko Šimić made his FC Zurich debut on Saturday (currently on loan from RB Salzburg), coming off the bench in the 79th minute. He couldn't have asked for a better start in the Swiss Super League as he scored twice (89', 93') to force a 2-2 draw against Luzern. His first goal was a wonderful Euro-volley into the top-right corner of the net from 20 yards out. All eyes on Šimić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #16: Roko Šimić Scores 2x In Zurich Debut, Juranović Seals Move To Union Berlin
Donna Vekić Wins Again To Make The Australian Open Sweet 16!
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Vekić made quick work of Spaniard Parrizas Diaz Saturday afternoon in Melbourne winning 6-2, 6-2 and will now play in the 4th Round. She will play an unranked player from the Czech Republic; either Vondroušová or Fruhvirtová. Vekić has never got past the Aussie Open 4th Round and with one more win will book her ticket to the quarterfinals. She is Croatia's last singles player … [Read more...] about Donna Vekić Wins Again To Make The Australian Open Sweet 16!
Croatia’s Cowboys Go Toe-To-Toe With World Champs Denmark in 32-32 Draw
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The Cowboys finally woke up at this year’s Handball World Championships and gave back-to-back World Champions Denmark all they could handle and more in an enthralling 32-32 tie today. Realistically, Croatia needed to win to advance and played with the desperation of a team knowing this was their last chance, and if this is to be it for them this year, they certainly went down … [Read more...] about Croatia’s Cowboys Go Toe-To-Toe With World Champs Denmark in 32-32 Draw
Vekić Punches 3rd Round Ticket After Dismissing #18 Samsonova In 66 Minutes
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Donna Vekić cruised past #18 Liudmila Samsonova Thursday night in Melbourne, winning 6-3, 6-0 and will now play in the 3rd Round of the Australian Open. This match only lasted 66 minutes which is important as you want to keep the mileage off the legs late in Grand Slam tournaments. Vekić will now play unranked 31 year-old Spaniard Nuria Párrizas Díaz in the Round of 32. Vekić … [Read more...] about Vekić Punches 3rd Round Ticket After Dismissing #18 Samsonova In 66 Minutes
Martić Wins Opening Match In Straight Sets, Vekić Goes Through After Tiebreaker
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Petra Martić easily won her 1st Round Australian Open match against Viktorija Golubic 6-3, 6-4 and will now play the winner of #23 Zhang/Tig in the 2nd Round. They have yet to start their match as rain obliterated the tennis schedule in Melbourne on Tuesday. Martić's best appearance at the Australian Open was a 4th Round finish in 2018. At the moment, she would be on course to … [Read more...] about Martić Wins Opening Match In Straight Sets, Vekić Goes Through After Tiebreaker
Cowboys Need Win Over 2-Time Reigning World Champions Denmark To Keep Tournament Alive
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Well, Croatia's handball team held serve against the United States and Morocco after a disastrous defeat against Egypt to start their 2023 World Championship campaign. The Cowboys easily took care of business against Morocco Tuesday night, winning 36-24, to wrap up the preliminary group stage where they posted a 2-1 record. Now Croatia will take two points into the Main … [Read more...] about Cowboys Need Win Over 2-Time Reigning World Champions Denmark To Keep Tournament Alive
