Handball

In standard Croatian fashion, the cardiac kings game back from a 5-goal deficit in the second half against mighty Spain to tie the game up with less than five minutes to go. Although both teams were already slated to play in the semifinals, this game would determine first and second in the Main Group and who they would play in the final four. A draw would keep Spain top of the … [Read more...] about Cowboys Hit Post With Last Shot To Draw Spain, Will Play Norway In Semis Friday

Croatia's handball team won a true barn-burner of a match Saturday night against Germany; scraping by 25-24 to book a semifinal berth. Down five goals in the second half, the 'Croatian Cowboys' rallied back in Vienna despite things not going their way in the goal post department. Igor Karačić led Croatia with seven goals tonight and goalie Marin Šego made an … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Punch Ticket To Euro 2020 Semis

Croatia got through the preliminary round of Euro 2020 Handball with ease. They defeated Montenegro, Belarus, and Serbia by an average of 5.5 goals. Now the real tournament starts in Vienna where Croatia will open up the Main Round Thursday at 12:15PM (ET) against co-hosts Austria. A victory over the Austrians will see the Croatian handball team get one foot in the door on … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Down Austria In Vienna 27-23 To Control Semifinal Destiny

The Croatian Cowboys came back from a 10-8 halftime deficit to defeat Serbia in the final match of the preliminary round Monday night in Graz, Austria. After an extremely slow first half where both goalies stood on their heads, Croatia finally pulled away to beat their Balkan rivals 24-21. Croatia now has a 2-point advantage on half of their competition going into … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Serbia At Euro Handball To Start Perfect 3-0

Co-written by Branko 'KING BRONK' Tomasović The Croatian handball team held their heads up high after a controversial 22-21 loss to co-hosts Germany at the World Handball Championships this past Monday. A win or draw would have put the Croatian Cowboys in position to play in the semifinals, but Germany pulled away at the end to crush Croatia's title … [Read more...] about Were The Croatian Cowboys Cheated Against Germany?

Croatia was looking awfully good at this year's World Handball Championships; being hosted by Germany and Denmark. The Cowboys went a perfect 5-0 in the preliminary round, which included a 23-19 victory over reigning European champions Spain. But then they hit a wall once the Main Round began for them on Sunday. Croatia lost 29-26 to a less talented Brazil … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Crash Out: What Now? And Why? (UPDATED)

Croatia defeated reigning European champions, Spain, 23-19 in Munich Thursday night with eight goals coming from veteran Zlatko Horvat. The win ensures the Croatian Cowboys finish the preliminary round with a perfect 5-0 record. With the 2019 World Handball championships heading into the Main Round, Croatia will begin the new stage with four points as they have … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Defeat Reigning Euro Champs Spain 23-19 To Finish Perfect In Group

Back my popular demand, Croatia's handball squad has started the 2019 World Handball Championships in Germany and Denmark to a perfect 3-0 start. In their opening match, the Cowboys defeated a respectable Iceland side 31-27 with eight goals coming from Luka Stepančić. Croatia then handled Japan 35-27 with another eight goals coming from veteran Zlatko Horvat before beating … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Start World Handball Championships Strong