The men’s final was equally dramatic with the women’s that preceded the last game of the tournament.

Croatia beat Brazil in the shoot-out and succeeded Spain on the top of the men’s youth beach handball world.

Croatia led by Conforta and Glavendekic won the first set, but Brazil made it all square finding goals from Gonzalves and Kalkanio and great saves by Duarte.

In the shoot-out, Gonzalves didn’t make it with his attempt, the first for any Brazilian, a miss that proved decisive. The Croats scored in all their shots and they were the ones who celebrated in the end.

Croatia - Brazil 2-1 (19:18, 12:16, 9:6)

Croatia: Konforta 12, Filipovic 4, Cvetitsianin 4, Botic 1, Tomic 20, Fábek 2, Glavedecic 5, Bubalo 2, Jurasovic, Kranisevic.

Brazil: Duarte, Santana, Goncalves 4, Morais, Oliveira 4, Xavier 11, Caetano 4, Freitas 8, Calcanho 9, Machado

Referees: Bartkowiak, Lakomy (Poland) S: 1: 2

Quotes

 

Kranisevic Antonio (Croatia - Player)

"It is a great victory for us and a great day for my country. After a tough final, we won the title and we are extremely happy.

"I'm really excited. I have no words to describe the joy I feel."

Gonzalves Rai Dos Santos (Brazilia - Player)

"We reached the final, but we did not win it. However, second place in such a difficult competition is a great accomplishment.

“Personally, I apologize to everyone in the Brazilian team, because I didn’ score in the shoot-out ".