• OTHERS

    54TH KUTIA ŠIBICA LAUNCHES WITH RECORD 286 TEAMS

    tsg_news Posted on

    The 54th Kutija Šibica edition launches Saturday with a record 286 teams and an unprecedented prize pool, solidifying its status as Croatia’s premier small-sided football spectacle.

    Seniors feature 184 teams (up 4 from last year), veterans 86 (up 2), and women 16 (down 2), totaling a staggering 286 squads—proof of the tournament’s enduring magic. Defending champions include Naturavita (seniors), Senjak hoteli (veterans, formerly Senjak CER hotel Orijent Matan), and ŽNK Dinamo Zagreb (women). Notably, 15 last-year’s round-of-16 teams return, blending legends with fresh challengers.

    Matches kick off November 22 at SD Sutinska vrela, expanding November 23 to ŠCD Peščenica, then across ŠCD Dubrava, ŠCD Boško Božić-Pepsi, and ŠCD Peščenica. The knockout climax runs December 15-30 at KC Dražen Petrović, with quarterfinals, semis, and finals drawing massive crowds. Play formats: 5 field players + goalie for seniors/veterans; 4 + goalie for women.

    Velimir Čarapina, competition commissioner for ZNS (with Ivica Modrić on refereeing and Marko Jularić leading), expressed delight:

    Small-sided football fans eagerly await each Kutija—the interest remains huge. We’re thrilled.

    His brother Josip coaches a senior team. Čarapina lamented skipping Štefanj quarterfinals at Dom sportova but predicted strong attendance regardless.

    A record 40,000-euro fund fuels the excitement in this half-century Zagreb tradition, promising thrilling action and vibrant atmospheres across venues.

    Tagged:

    LEAVE A RESPONSE

    tsg_news
    View all posts

    You Might Also Like