Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić will have some decisions to make when the Vatreni take on Slovakia in their final Euro 2020 qualifier in Rijeka on November 16th. There's absolutely no surprise who got called up but there could be some surprises when the whistle blows next month at Rujevica. It will be the usual suspects in the Croatian midfield with Modrić, Rakitić, … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Final Euro Qualifier vs. Slovakia
Archives for October 2019
HNL Week 13: Circus at Poljud
By 1 CommentThe circus made a stop in Split Sunday while Hajduk hosted Slaven Belupo. A series of odd events led to a 2-0 Hajduk victory, leaving the final score as a secondary talking point. Slaven had some complaints after no call was made when Hajduk goalkeeper smothered the ball at least a yard outside of the penalty area. But this was only the build up … [Read more...] about HNL Week 13: Circus at Poljud
Croatians Around Europe *IX*
By 37 CommentsGuess what? Andrej Kramarić is back and he's already in midseason form. Kramarić returned from knee injury last week with a goal for Hoffenheim and he did the same this weekend in a 3-2 win over Hertha Berlin. Krama headed home a corner kick in the 38th minute to make it 2-0 for his side. He played the full match, which is a fantastic sign as Croatia head into their … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*
Sign Up Ćorluka For Slovakia
By 54 CommentsSo what is our favorite bloodied, water polo cap wearing Croatian defender doing these days? Sure, Vedran Ćorluka retired from the Croatian national team following the 2018 World Cup; being capped by Croatia a total of 103 times. But he's not exactly sitting on a tropical beach somewhere sipping on pina coladas and smoking a pack of Marlboro Reds. Although … [Read more...] about Sign Up Ćorluka For Slovakia
RUMOR MILL: Vatreni Coming To Canada?
By 30 CommentsRumors are brewing that the Vatreni will once again play friendlies in North America prior to Euro 2020. Just as Croatia played in Miami and Dallas before the 2018 World Cup, plans are being put in place to play in Toronto and/or Chicago March of 2020. Again, just a rumor at the moment, but how sweet would this be for the Croatians living in Canada and the … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Vatreni Coming To Canada?
Dinamo Take 2nd Half Lead vs. Shakhtar, Should Be Happy With 2-2 Road Draw
By 44 CommentsOh boy! Dinamo almost had a huge Champions League road win today in Ukraine; only to have their dream dashed by a 75th minute Dodo equalizer to force a 2-2 draw in Donetsk. Both Shakhtar goals came from sloppy and open Dinamo defending but the usual suspects - Dani Olmo and Mislav Oršić - once again came to play. Oršić would feed Olmo in front of the net … [Read more...] about Dinamo Take 2nd Half Lead vs. Shakhtar, Should Be Happy With 2-2 Road Draw
Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
By 36 CommentsAndrej Kramarić made his season debut for Hoffenheim Sunday; returning from a knee injury. Kramarić got the start and played the full match against Schalke, who would have taken top spot in the Bundesliga with a win over Hoffenheim. Instead, Kramarić broke the deadlock in the 71st minute, cleaning up the trash in front of the net after a blocked shot. Hoffenheim would add … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
CONFIRMED: Croatia vs. Slovakia To Be Played In Rijeka
By 26 CommentsCroatia were always supposed to finish their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against Slovakia in Rijeka. But after the Hungary match in Split, there were small rumblings that the game could be moved to Poljud. And after the Wales match, even stronger rumblings said that the Slovakia match would be moved to Maksimir in Zagreb. The HNS conformed that the match will in … [Read more...] about CONFIRMED: Croatia vs. Slovakia To Be Played In Rijeka
Croatia vs. Wales: The Silver Lining
By 173 CommentsThere's no doubt about it; Croatia's 1-1 draw against Wales was a bit disappointing. The Vatreni came out of the gate hot with a 9th minute goal from the 'wunderkind' duo of Josip Brekalo and Nikola Vlašić. It looked as if they would break open the flood gates in Cardiff, but it didn't happen. Wales - a mediocre European side at best - only has one guy on their team that is … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Wales: The Silver Lining