Women’s Handball: Croatia routinely defeated the makeshift Team GB in their final game of the group stage. Croatia dominated the whole game and were up 17-6 at the half. They went on to win 37-14. Croatia were able to give their starters some rest and give their little used bench players a chance to play at the Olympics in front of a capacity crowd. Dijana Jovetić, Sonja … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 9
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2012 London Olympics: Day 8
By 33 CommentsIt's gold for Sandra! Athletics: During the Olympics four years ago, Sandra Perković was in the hospital fighting for her life after her appendix burst. These Olympics went slightly better for Perković, as she brought home Croatia's first gold medal, winning the discus and setting a new Croatian record. She did it in dominating fashion as Darya Pischlnikova, who holds … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 8
2012 London Olympics: Day 7
By 23 CommentsCroatia's first medalists in London! Rowing: Croatia's "Young Guns" took home Croatia's first medal of the 2012 Olympics in slightly disappointing fashion, as they were favorites for gold and this was their first loss in 2012. Germany got off to a one second lead after 500 meters but no one was worried as the quartet of David Šain, Damir Martin, and Martin and Valent … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 7
2012 London Olympics: Day 6
By 16 CommentsIvan Cupić celebrates one of his seven goals Men’s Handball: Croatia booked a place in the quarterfinals with an impressive 26-19 victory over Hungary. It was a low scoring affair in the first half as Croatia went into the break with an 11-9 lead courtesy of some solid wing play by Manuel Štrlek and Ivan Cupić. Croatia got off to a storming start in the second half … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 6
2012 London Olympics: Day 5
By 34 CommentsWomen’s Basketball: There were many Croatian athletes on hand at the London Basketball Arena to see Croatia take on the Czech Republic including the Men’s handball team, tennis players Marin Čilić and Ivan Dodig, and Zoran Primorać. Croatia got off to fantastic start, leading 10-0 after just four minutes. The Czechs started to hit their shots and went on a run of … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 5
2012 London Olympics: Day 4
By 20 CommentsPhoto: London2012 Did the ball cross the line? Water Polo: The Croatian water polo team also picked up a quality victory on Tuesday, defeating Spain 8-7 in a game that ended in controversy. Croatia was the better side in the first half and went into the half up 5-3. They built the lead to 7-4 halfway through the third quarter before going cold. Spain went on a 3-0 … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 4
2012 London Olympics: Day 3
By 4 CommentsPhoto: London2012 China celebrate win over Croatia with Antonija Mišura(#6) looking on Women’s Basketball: Croatia suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of China, putting their quarterfinal hopes at risk. Croatia started off well and only trailed by three after the first quarter. China turned it on late in the second at went into the half up 10. China came out … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 3
2012 London Olympics: Day 2
By 13 CommentsPhoto: REUTERS/Marko Djurica Croatia's Igor Vori celebrates a goal against South Korea Men’s Handball: It was a walk in the park for the Croatian handball team Sunday morning as they defeated South Korea by a score of 31-21. Croatia led 8-2 after 20 minutes and it was apparent the teams were not in the same class. South Korea went on a 5-0 run in the last five … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 2
2012 London Olympics: Day 1
By 7 CommentsPhoto: Eric Gay/AP Team Croatia ran out of gas in the end against team U.S.A. Women’s Basketball: One of the biggest upsets in Olympic history was almost recorded at the basketball arena in London as 31st ranked Croatia challenged the world’s best USA. The spread was set at 38.5 and the US had defeated Croatia by 54 just one week prior. It started off predictably … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 1