Croatia winning U16 European Championship - Image Source

It was a great moment for Croatia to win the Championship in FIBA U16 European Championship. They have made it smoothly from Group Stage until finals, they manage to overcome obstacles and which gives them the way to earn the title. The results of their hard work really give them a positive impact and lead the team to their excellence in the tournament.

Croatia performance in Group Stage

During Group Stage, Croatia fought with Turkey and it was really a tough match where Croatia who really ahead of their scoring on the first three quarters. But on the final quarter, Turkey really exert much effort where they are really putting up their offensive. It was really a good move for Turkey that they have really double the single quarter but due to less time remaining, Turkey could not overtake the score against Croatia. Croatia won against Turkey with 75-70 final score.

Croatia on their second game against Germany, they really put a lead again on the first three quarters where the team put much on the offense. Germany still having a hard time defending attacking Croatian players which resulted to final score 76-64 Croatia win.

And lastly, Croatia fought with Greece with their all might and have the team take an easy win against Greece. The final score of their match is 71-83.

Croatia's road to victory

Croatia U16 Team celebrating their win - Image Source

After the Group Stage evaluation, the teams will now face according to their performance. Croatia who really performs well during the tournament will face Italy from Group D. Croatia again made a huge lead win against Italy with 85-58. After they have eliminated Italy into the tournament they will now advance to quarterfinals facing Lithuania. Croatia's win against Lithuania was really tough where they only got only a two-point lead. After Croatia's close match against Lithuania, they then face strong France but Croatia who really put their might and excellent won fiercely against France with 65-58.

Croatia's win against Spain in finals is a tough one. Their score closely matches with 71-70. Croatia who put a lead on the first two quarters really gives them the advantage to secure their win. Spain almost tied their score when Spain really working out on their offense on the third and final quarter.

Croatia winning the finals won the champion for U16 European Championship.