The Croatian water polo team secured an important victory in the second round of the group stage at the World Championship in Singapore by defeating Montenegro in a tense match. Despite the win, coach Ivica Tucak admitted the team can and must do better. After beating China in the first round, the ‘Barracudas’ faced a strong opponent in Montenegro, who had previously defeated Greece. Montenegro’s top players were Đuro Radović and Filip Gardašević, each scoring three goals. Croatia showed solid defense and discipline, drawing 13 exclusions from the opponent, while Montenegro made 8 saves. Tucak emphasized that this victory is significant but not decisive, and everything will be clear after the match against Greece. Croatia needs to raise their game in upcoming matches to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Water polo is not just a sport; it’s a drama full of twists and battles until the last second. If you have thoughts on how Croatia can improve, share them — maybe your critique is exactly what they need to shine in the rest of the tournament!
