Croatia Starting XI: Kalinić - Melnjak, Škorić, Jedvaj, Bartolec - Kovačić, Badelj - Perišić, Pašalić, Oršić - Rebić What I fear most in meaningless friendlies almost happened again; this time to Nikola Vlašić. Vlašić needed to be helped off the field Tuesday night in Pula but did walk off the pitch under his own power. It looked as if a Georgian player got Vlašić on … [Read more...] about Croatia Down Georgia 2-1 In Pula, Perišić Scores Winner, Vlašić OK
Croatia’s Qualified: What Now?
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Croatia is officially qualified for next summer's 24-team Euro 2020 tournament. So what's next? Here's a few things/dates you should know: DRAW: The draw for Euro 2020 will take place November 30th at Noon (ET). There will be six groups of four teams chosen at the draw. However, because four additional teams will be known in March after the UEFA Nations … [Read more...] about Croatia’s Qualified: What Now?
CROATIA BOOK TICKET TO EURO 2020!
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HRVATSKA (4-2-3-1): Livaković - Barišić, Perić, Ćaleta-Car, Jedvaj - Brozović, Modrić - Perišić, Vlašić, Rebić - Petković It was a tale of two halves - but in the end - Croatia got the job done and punched their ticket to Euro 2020 Saturday night in Rijeka with a 3-1 victory over Slovakia. There was a bit of fan frustration in the first half as the Vatreni … [Read more...] about CROATIA BOOK TICKET TO EURO 2020!
Croatians Around Europe *XI*
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Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes in pouring rain Saturday as Real Madrid defeated Eibar 4-0. Modrić was given a "7.5" grade as it was "One of the Croatian’s best games so far this season — provided an assist on Fede Valverde’s goal and retained possession well in the heart of midfield." After a slow start for Real Madrid in La Liga and Champions League, Los Blancos find … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
Dinamo Robbed In Injury Time, Concede Twice To Draw Shakhtar 3-3
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It should have been one of the most glorious nights in Dinamo's history. The reigning Croatian champions rallied from a 1-goal deficit to take a 3-1 lead going into injury time against Shakhtar Donetsk Wednesday night at Maksimir. A victory for Dinamo would have been absolutely huge in terms of Champions League progression. If the scoreline would have held at 3-1, or … [Read more...] about Dinamo Robbed In Injury Time, Concede Twice To Draw Shakhtar 3-3
Will The Real Mateo Kovačić Please Stand Up?
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Mateo Kovačić has been playing some great ball lately. The Croatian midfielder was praised by Chelsea manager Frank Lampard at the weekend in their 2-1 victory over Watford. For the first time in a very, very long time, Kovačić is finally clicking with his fellow starting XI which includes Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham, Willian and Jorginho. Chelsea have had an … [Read more...] about Will The Real Mateo Kovačić Please Stand Up?
Croatians Around Europe *X*
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Nikola Vlašić scored the lone goal for CSKA Moscow Saturday in a 1-1 draw against 1st-place Zenit St. Petersburg. Vlašić muscled through the Zenit defense as the ball pinballed in the air; eventually sending a left-footed shot to the back of the net. Vlašić has been solid at CSKA this season and his value is only growing. At 22 years old, the Croatian attack is in good hands … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *X*
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Final Euro Qualifier vs. Slovakia
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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
Croatians Around Europe *IX*
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Guess 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*
