Preparation for the World Cup play-offs
A win and a draw for Croatia in friendly encounters with Slovenia
06.02.2024.
Photo by: HNS
Marinko Mavrović's men faced Slovenia in two friendly matches before the upcoming FIFA Futsal World Cup play-off encounters with Poland.
Slovenia national futsal team hosted Croatia in Štore and Podčetrtek in two friendly matches, held to help prepare the team for the competitive challenges in April.
In the first game, Croatia defeated Slovenia 2:1, courtesy of Josip Jurlina (20') and Niko Vukmir (28') goals. Three days later, Croatia was also leading 2:1 until the final minute, as Antonio Sekulić (15') and Franco Jelovčić (23') found the net, but then Janež managed to score the equalizer for Slovenia (2:2).
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