Shock for Croats in Cairo: Argentinians brought them one step away from relegation from the WC

Big shock for Croatian handball players in Cairo.

One of the favorites for the top spot, they were sensationally defeated by Argentina in the 4th round of Group 2 of the World Cup and came one step away from relegation before the quarter-finals.

The "gauchos" had the advantage throughout the match - the Croats led only once, at the start of the second half, at the end there was not even uncertainty - 23:19 for the Argentinians, who now took over position number two and will go to the quarterfinals if in the last round defeat Qatar.

Croats, on the other hand, need a miracle - a victory against Denmark, which is the first in the group, and a defeat of Argentina against Qatar.

"It was by far the worst match of this generation of Croatian handball, and perhaps the worst in history," states Index.hr

By the way, the match was preceded by an overture, because the Argentines complained to the IHF why Montenegrin referees Ivan Pavićević and Miloš Ražnatović were delegated to conduct the match.

After the match, we suppose, they had no reason to complain.