Croatia are still winless against the French as the World Cup champions win 2-1 at Maksimir in Nations League Wednesday night. After an abysmal first half, the Vatreni rallied to tie the game up and peppered the French goal with half a dozen quality chances. MATCH HIGHLIGHTS Croatia host France from Maksimir at 2:45PM (ET) Wednesday night in … [Read more...] about France Beat Tenacious Croatia Squad 2-1 In Zagreb
Archives for October 2020
Croatia’s Kryptonite Headed To Maksimir
By 34 CommentsEven Superman has his weakness: Kryptonite. And for the Vatreni, it's officially the French. France ended Croatia's run at the 1998 World Cup in the semifinals. They did it again 20 years later in the World Cup Final. Last month in UEFA Nations League, the two sides met once again and France thumped the red and white checkers; 4-2. Croatia have gone … [Read more...] about Croatia’s Kryptonite Headed To Maksimir
The Future Is Now: U-21s Making A Run
By 24 CommentsWritten by Anonymous One of the most commonly asked questions among Croatian football fans is, “Are we going to have to wait another 20 years before another successful cup run?”The answer is almost certainly, no. Not only is Croatia’s youth more talented than ever, but HNL clubs, especially Dinamo and Lokomotiva Zagreb, have been incredibly consistent in forming … [Read more...] about The Future Is Now: U-21s Making A Run
Croatia Escape With 2-1 Victory Over Sweden In Zagreb
By 126 CommentsAndrej Kramarić remains on fire! Even for the Vatreni. Krama was originally listed as unavailable for the Sweden match due to a knock he picked up for Hoffenheim before the international break. Apparently that was not true as he came into the match in the 75th and scored the game winner nine minutes later off a Swedish defensive lapse. The Vatreni controlled the … [Read more...] about Croatia Escape With 2-1 Victory Over Sweden In Zagreb
Serbia 90 Minutes Away From Playing Croatia At EURO 2021
By 88 CommentsAs if 2020 wasn't strange enough with everything going on, Serbia could qualify for Euro 2021 next month, which means they would be grouped with Croatia, England, and Czech Republic next summer. Although Croatia and Serbia have played each other in qualifiers before, the two nations have never faced off at a football tournament. Norway were favorites to progress to … [Read more...] about Serbia 90 Minutes Away From Playing Croatia At EURO 2021
Croatia Defeat Switzerland 2-1 In Friendly With Goals From Brekalo, Pašalić
By 113 CommentsThe Vatreni get their first win of 2020 in a 2-1 friendly victory over Switzerland. It's Croatia's first victory over the Swiss as an independent nation. Josip Brekalo with another goal and fantastic performance. Mario Pašalić scores his first goal for Croatia. 20 year-old Lille defender Domagoj Bradarić impresses in his senior debut. Post-Game Report The … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Switzerland 2-1 In Friendly With Goals From Brekalo, Pašalić
The Boys Are Back For 3 Games This Week
By 43 CommentsIt's a big international break week for Croatia. Three games. Another France rematch. And Luka Modrić is back! After being embarrassed 4-1 by Portugal and 4-2 by France last month, Croatia look to rebound against Sweden and France with Luka Modrić returning to the lineup. First, the Vatreni will face Switzerland in a friendly this Wednesday from … [Read more...] about The Boys Are Back For 3 Games This Week
Croatians Around Europe *III*
By 55 CommentsWhen will Andrej Kramarić stop scoring for Hoffenheim? No this weekend! Krama scored the opening goal in Hoffenheim's 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. He should have bagged another one but nearly missed on multiple occasions. Kramarić sent a wonderful left-footed curler into the upper-V of the goal after fantastic composure in the box. Hoffenheim's … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *III*
Rijeka Book Europa League Ticket On Ridiculous Own Goal
By 25 CommentsRijeka have booked their ticket into the Europa League group stage after a 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen Thursday night in Denmark. Dinamo Zagreb will join them as well. The goal that put them through has to be one of the most ridiculous own goals to date. Rijeka striker Sandro Kulenović came down the pitch with the ball on a solo mission with two Copenhagen … [Read more...] about Rijeka Book Europa League Ticket On Ridiculous Own Goal