Croatia will be in a unique position when they face Argentina on Thursday in their second Group D match of the 2018 World Cup. With the Vatreni already defeating Nigeria 2-0 and Argentina failing to grab all three points versus Iceland, drawing 1-1, all the pressure will be on the South Americans as another draw would not be ideal going into the last group stage … [Read more...] about Operation: Stop Messi
Archives for June 2018
Croatia v. Nigeria Postgame From St. Anthony’s
By 31 CommentsTeam CroatianSports.com shares postgame analysis after Croatia's 2-0 World Cup opening victory over Nigeria Saturday from St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church in Los Angeles. Over 1,000 people attended the game which also coincided with the church's 69th Annual Picnic. Thank you to Anthony Zorić, Frane Šošić, Matt Lebo and Branimir Kvartuč for making the postgame … [Read more...] about Croatia v. Nigeria Postgame From St. Anthony’s
Croatia Defeat Nigeria 2-0 In World Cup Opener
By 110 CommentsCroatia Starting XI: Subašić - Strinić, Lovren, Vida, Vrsaljko - Modrić, Rakitić - Perišić, Kramarić, Rebić - Mandžukić Croatia was the better team in the first half against Nigeria and it showed in the 32nd minute when Luka Modrić whipped in a corner kick that got lost in the box; which led to an own goal. Mandžukić got the last head on it and the Vatreni went into … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Nigeria 2-0 In World Cup Opener
T-Minus: NOW
By 72 CommentsAre you ready? Because they are. The day is finally upon us. Croatia will open up the 2018 World Cup against Nigeria in Kaliningrad at 3PM (ET). Manager Zlatko Dalić has said his piece on the projected lineup; but will he change anything up in the next 24 hours? Three points out of the gate is a "must" if the Vatreni want a comfortable ride through group … [Read more...] about T-Minus: NOW
Potential Starting XI vs. Nigeria
By 41 CommentsHas Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić made up his mind or is he playing psychological warfare? Sportske Novosti is reporting the above starting lineup for Croatia on Saturday as they face Nigeria in their World Cup opener (3PM ET). Based on the two latest friendlies against Brazil and Senegal, it appeared Dalić would deploy Badelj and Rakitić in the CDM roles … [Read more...] about Potential Starting XI vs. Nigeria
#1 The Goal That Put Croatia On The Map
By 24 CommentsIn anticipation of Croatia’s 5th World Cup, we are counting down the top 5 goals Croatia has ever scored at the tournament. #1 The Goal That Put Croatia On The Map In Croatia's first World Cup, the Vatreni got through group stage with wins over Jamaica and Japan; and needed a penalty shot in the Round of 16 to thwart Romania. Sure it was Croatia's first … [Read more...] about #1 The Goal That Put Croatia On The Map
2026 World Cup Goes To North America!
By 34 CommentsThe tribes have spoken. On the eve of the World Cup in Russia, the 2026 tournament hosts were announced, and it will be the North American trifecta of Canada, Mexico and the United States. The North American bid beat out Morocco with a 67% vote on the first ballot. Dijaspora Croatians in North America will be ecstatic with the news … [Read more...] about 2026 World Cup Goes To North America!
#2 The Dutch Delight
By Leave a CommentIn anticipation of Croatia’s 5th World Cup, we are counting down the top 5 goals Croatia has ever scored at the tournament. #2 The Dutch Delight After a disappointing finish in their semifinal against France, which cost Croatia a shot at the World Cup title game, Davor Šuker rallied the troops to score his sixth goal of the tournament, cementing his name in … [Read more...] about #2 The Dutch Delight