It's a classic case of the contrast between the panel and public votes. The panel like singers that demonstrate technical skill, and usually favour single performers over more ensemble affairs; the public likes interesting tracks and catchy tunes. Croatia was very well suited for the latter, but not great for the former.
It didn't win the public vote.
There was a streaking away winner of the public vote.
I still can't fathom how that song actually managed to win the public vote.
I still there some dodgy voting using state sponsored phone numbers or similar has occurred.
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