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Water polo » European Championship, Quarter-finals
23.07.2014. 19:00 Finished
Italy - Croatia (8:7)

Croatia stronger in theory

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Croatia has better and more experienced players, they have beaten Italy on a regular basis lately, but that might not mean too much today. Rejuvenated Settebello have shown they can be very dangerous

Croatia knew their place in the quarterfinals was secured after the game between Serbia and Spain. They needed a win against Hungary to get the second spot and face the Greeks, while the defeat meant they would face the Italians. Croatia started off well and took a 3-0 lead, but the hosts get back in the game and score a goal in the last minute to make it 7-6. Croatia weren't too disappointed after the game.

- At the start, everything worked they way it should. Our offense did well, defense was great. Then we made a couple of individual errors in the second period and that cost us the win - said Maro Jaković, the only player plying his trade in Italy at the moment.

- They are weaker than at the Olympics or at the last WC, but they are very stubborn, feisty and quick. We've played against them twice during the preparations for this EC and we beat them on both occasions but those games are not relevant.

Coach Tucak added:

- We respect them, our games have always been tight. Our recipe will be pressure and fast return into the zone. Our centers are doing alright in offense and Muslim is doing a great job. Their defense will primarily depend on Tempesti.

The Italian keeper Tempesti and verterans Figlioli, Giorgetti, Aicardi and Gallo are well-known names. Joković mentioned their younger forces:

- Di Fulvio and Fondelli are the most dangerous. Both will play for Pro Recco next year, they were the European and World Champions in junior competition. The latter was declared the best junior player in the world. There will be no relaxation against them as they have a very brazen attitude.

Italy's results show that the praise heaped on them is not mere talk. They won every game that they objectively should have won and got a draw against Greece and Montenegro, which is a sufficient warning sign.

- We started the game against Greece very poorly, I don't know what happened to my players in the first period. We recovered later and perhaps we should have won. However, we are happy with the point that allowed us to take the second spot - said coach Campagna and then announced today's game:

- Croatian or Serbia, I think it's the same whom we're up against. There's not much difference in quality or style. I think this game will be filled with tactical outwitting and great moves.

If we compare these two teams in terms of positions, one gets the impression Croatia would win in almost every category. The only spot that might have a tight battle is the center where Aicardi and huge Baraldi (120 kg) can match Dobud and Lončar, and the Italians also have more depth on the right side. Joković is doing great, but Živković and Šetka have not fulfilled their expectations. On the other hand, Figlioli, Gallo and Di Fulvio are playing very well here. 

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