Croatian handball champion Croatia Osiguranje Zagreb in the last preparation tournament, Istria Handball Cup in Novigrad, showed excellent form and finished first with two victories and a new trophy.

Ivic and Stepancic was vote for the best goalkeeper and, scorer of the competition. Second place went to Slovenia's Maribor, while Meshkov Brest finished third.
Filip Ivic named for the best goalkeeper, while Luka Stepancic best scorer of the tournament in Novigrad. Best player is Miha Zarabec from Maribor.

Istria Handball Cup, Novigrad
Semifinals:
Meshkov Brest - Maribor 29-28
CO Zagreb - Dedeman 34-21

3/4 place: Meshov - Dedeman Bacau 32-31
Finale: CO Zagreb - Maribor Branik 31-29