APPLE PODCAST LINK Ante, Zorić, and Pete breakdown Croatia's 1-0 win over Armenia to punch their ticket to Euro 2024 and what changes need to be made before the tournament kicks off. Kovačić needs to be benched moving forward and we need to see more of Šimić, Pašalić, Sučić and Baturina during March friendlies. … [Read more...] about Episode 12: Euro 2024 Ticket Punched
Euro 2024 Draw: Croatia In Pot 3
By 42 CommentsHere we go! My favorite time of the year: DRAW TIME! The Euro 2024 draw will take place December 2nd. Croatia have been placed in Pot 3 because they finished 2nd in group behind Turkey in qualifying with 16 points. UEFA is no longer using FIFA rankings to conduct the draw; rather total points earned in qualifying. I personally like this moving forward as it will keep teams … [Read more...] about Euro 2024 Draw: Croatia In Pot 3
OFFICIAL: Cardiac Croatians Punch Ticket To Euro 2024!
By 147 CommentsIt wasn't a pretty last four games of qualifying, but nonetheless, the "Cardiac Croatians" got the job done and have qualified for Euro 2024 next summer in Germany. The Vatreni simply needed a win against Armenia Tuesday night in Zagreb, and they got it (1-0) through a 43' Ante Budimir header (Sosa cross) to get the job done. However, it was anything but an stress-free match as … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Cardiac Croatians Punch Ticket To Euro 2024!
Final Match Day: How Croatia Qualifies For Euro 2024
By 49 CommentsAfter a catastrophic October for Croatia, where the Vatreni lost both Euro 2024 qualifiers to Turkey and Wales, Modrić and his troops are once again back on track to qualify directly for next summer's tournament in Germany as they control their own destiny after Saturday's results. So what has to happen Tuesday night when Croatia host Armenia and Wales host Turkey at 2:45PM … [Read more...] about Final Match Day: How Croatia Qualifies For Euro 2024
Croatia Cruise Past Latvia 2-0, Control Own Destiny For Euro 2024!
By 96 CommentsEarly 1st half goals by Majer and Kramarić sealed an easy win over Latvia Saturday night. The boys came out to play and scored both goals inside 20 minutes; setting the speed on "cruise control" for the rest of the match. The Croatian defense was not tested in this match and Marco Pašalić, on his international debut, nearly scored, clanking a shot off the inside of the post … [Read more...] about Croatia Cruise Past Latvia 2-0, Control Own Destiny For Euro 2024!
Chances Wales Wins Both Games This Week: 25%
By 37 CommentsAfter last month's absolute disaster, where Croatia gained zero points from matches against Turkey and Wales, we all now know that our beloved Vatreni no longer control their own destiny to qualify for Euro 2024 through their current qualifying group. (Yes, they can qualify through a Nations League playoff in March but let's take that out of the equation for now.) Turkey … [Read more...] about Chances Wales Wins Both Games This Week: 25%
Dalić: Kovačić Staying Home, Gvardiol Moving To Left-Back
By 54 CommentsLots of moving parts this week since Dalić's initial squad call-up list a few weeks ago for the final two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Latvia (away) and Armenia (home) this week, Croatia Week reports. -Kovačić and Petković are staying home with injuries -Gvardiol will be moving to left-back -Vlašić is getting called back up to the squad Look, at the end of the … [Read more...] about Dalić: Kovačić Staying Home, Gvardiol Moving To Left-Back
Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Scores 7th La Liga Goal Of Season, Frigan Scores In Injury Time
By 44 CommentsAnte Budimir scored his 7th La Liga goal of the season Saturday vs. Las Palmas in a 1-1 draw. The 32 year-old striker has now scored five goals in the past calendar month (since October 20th). Budimir headed home the equalizer from an extremely tight angle following a cross from the right sideline. With his recent form and Croatia's woes at the #9 position, with or without … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Scores 7th La Liga Goal Of Season, Frigan Scores In Injury Time
Despite Dinamo’s Terrible Form…
By 3 Comments...the reigning Croatian champions are still in the the thick of two competitions. How? I have no idea. Despite selling Livaković, Šutalo, and Ivanušec in the summer, which is basically half your squad, and playing without Bruno Petković lately, Dinamo are somehow only trailing their Prva Liga and Conference League competition by small margins. Although Dinamo have already … [Read more...] about Despite Dinamo’s Terrible Form…