Ante Kvartuč

The HNS announced today that Croatia's next home game on October 10th - a pivotal Euro 2020 qualifier vs. Hungary - will be played at Poljud in Split. Croatia hasn't played in Split since 2015 due to the infamous "swastika on the field" incident. Total News Croatia is reporting that the HNS and President Davor Šuker made the decision without contacting the front … [Read more...] about Croatia To Play Hungary October 10th At Poljud

Croatia Starting XI: Sluga - Vida, Lovren, Benković - Brekalo, Kovačić, Badelj, Pašalić, Melnjak - Kramarić, Petković For those of you worrying about Tunisia beating Croatia 2-1 in a friendly. Don't. The Tunisians are headed to the African Cup of Nations. The Croatians are headed to the beach! Silver lining: Dinamo's Bruno Petković scored his first goal in the … [Read more...] about Tunisia Beats Croatia 2-1 On Penalty, Petković Scores 1st Goal For Vatreni

A short-handed Vatreni side should have scored more goals against Wales in Osijek Saturday afternoon - but at the end of the day - they got the job done in a 2-1 win. Croatia came out strong with Modrić, Brekalo, and Kovačić in the midfield with Perišić and Kramarić as the main attacking options. Although the stats won't show it, the Vatreni peppered the Welsh goal … [Read more...] about Croatia Beats Wales 2-1 Behind Perišić Strike

The short answer. No. However, if the Vatreni can't get a win - at home - against a pretty mediocre Welsh side, we can start to worry. Although Croatia will be without the services of Rakitić, Rebić, and Vlašić - all out with injury - there is enough firepower on this Vatreni side to put three goals past the Welsh on home soil. Wales best player, Gareth … [Read more...] about Is Croatia v. Wales A Must-Win For The Vatreni?