Croatia U18 delivered a statement performance in the Europe U18 Championship Division B, annihilating Norway U18 107-60 on July 25, 2026. From the opening whistle, Croatia’s offensive efficiency and defensive intensity proved too much for Norway to handle. The victory solidified Croatia’s status as one of the tournament favorites, while Norway was left to regroup after a demoralizing defeat.

Match Overview

Croatia set the pace early, using a high-octane offense that featured crisp ball movement and relentless drives to the rim. By the end of the first quarter, they led 32-14, and the margin only grew. Norway struggled to slow down Croatia’s transition game, as the Croatian guards pushed the ball at every opportunity. At halftime, the score read 58-28, and the second half was a formality as Croatia continued to pile on points while resting key players.

Key Moments

• Fast Start: Croatia began the game on a 16-2 run, forcing Norway into early timeouts and defensive confusion.
• Second Quarter Burst: A 22-6 spurt in the period broke the game wide open, with Croatia scoring from all areas of the floor.
• Dominant Rebounding: Croatia outrebounded Norway 52-28, turning second-chance opportunities into 24 points.

Standout Players

Croatia’s star forward posted a monster double-double with 26 points and 14 rebounds, dominating both inside and outside. Their point guard orchestrated the attack with 10 assists and 6 steals. For Norway, their best scorer managed 16 points on tough shots but had little support. Croatia’s bench also shone, contributing 40 points and maintaining the high energy throughout.

Table Impact

With this victory, Croatia U18 improved to 2-0 in Group B of Division B, firmly in control of their path to the quarterfinals. Norway fell to 0-2 and face an uphill battle to avoid relegation to Division C. The emphatic win also boosted Croatia’s confidence, as they eye promotion back to Division A next season.