Against Croatia for the first group of the Group the national – all scenarios

The Men’s National Polo Group made it self-evident against China, comfortably dominating 25-6, and is now turning its attention to the critical clash with Croatia (Wednesday 16/7, 12:35, ERT 1).

This match is not just a game but one ‘Final’ qualifying with the backdrop of the top of the group and the coveted ticket for the quarter -finals Singapore World Championship.

The situation in the 4th group was entangled after the Greece’s defeat by Montenegro at the premiere (10-9)but also Croatia’s victory over Montenegro with 13-11. Thus, everything will be judged in the last games, with Greece finishing first in the following cases:

1) Victory over Croatia with at least two goals differencein order to prevail with each other and the difference of goals, in the event of a triple tie with Croatia and Montenegro.

2) Greece’s victory with any score, as long as Montenegro is defeated by China. A scenario almost unlikely, but mathematically open.

All of the above apply only if the match of the National with Croatia is judged in normal. If he goes to the penalty shootout, the points are shared (2-1) and the scenarios change dramatically.

If Greece loses from Croatia it is not excluded but does not end first and so It loses the privilege of direct qualifying in the quarter -finals. On the contrary, it enters the phase of the cross raceswhere he will face one of the teams that will finish second in other groups.

The Group’s Group’s rating:

Croatia 6

Montenegro 3

Greece 3

China 0

The program of the 3rd race:

07:10 China – Montenegro

12:35 Greece – Croatia (ERT 1)