Qatar look to top group with win over Croatia 19 Jan 2021 - 8:20 Qatar players celebrtae after defeating Japan on Sunday. The Peninsula Doha: Qatar coach Valero Rivera yesterday expressed his delight at the performances of his players ahead of their third and final Group match of the 27th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship - Egypt 2021. Asian giants Qatar booked a place in the main round of the 32-team event and will take on European giants Croatia today. Qatar started their Group campaign with a thrilling 30-25 win over Angola at Borg Al Arab Sports Hall, the designated venue for Group C matches. On Sunday, Qatar clinched a thrilling 31-29 victory over Japan, who stunned two-time Olympic champions and former World Champions Croatia with a 29-29 draw in their opening match.