Croatian player left counting sheep after scoring spree

ZAGREB, Apr 27 (Reuters) A Croatian third division footballer got the shock of his life when he saw a flock of sheep waiting for him at work.

''Ivica Supe, a 29-year old playing for part-timers NK Zagor, has been given 16 sheep by a local shepherd Josko Bralic as a bonus for the 16 goals he has scored this season.

''I was really shocked and I have no idea what to do with so many sheep because I plan to score more goals,'' Supe told Croatian media.

The club's spokesman said: ''We are a very small club unable to entice another sponsor so we were delighted when Bralic offered sheep as support.'' REUTERS BJR PM1830