Croatia’s men’s senior handball team extended their perfect record against Switzerland to 9-0, winning 29:26 in the first friendly in Bern on October 29, 2025.
Switzerland led 13:12 at halftime after a back-and-forth battle, but Croatia surged with a crucial 5-0 run from the 48th to 54th minute, building a 27:22 edge before holding off a late rally. Mario Šoštarić topped scorers with 7 goals, Luka Lovre Klarica added 6, Leon Ljevar 5.
Goalkeeper Mandić made 9 saves; penalties went 2/4 for Croatia, 1/3 for Switzerland. The win sets up the return leg in Lucerne.
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