After 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!
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Early 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%
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After 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
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Lots 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
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Ante 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…
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...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…
Vlašić Nets Winner vs. Sassuolo; Kovačić, Gvardiol Cruise Against Young Boys
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Nikola Vlašić scored his first Serie A goal of the season Monday night against Sassuolo in a 2-1 Torino victory. Vlašić came off the bench in only the 9th minute of play and would score the winner with a low, right-footed shot just inside the far post. Sadly, it's already November and the former Hajduk Split midfielder only has one goal in nine league matches. Vlašić was once a … [Read more...] about Vlašić Nets Winner vs. Sassuolo; Kovačić, Gvardiol Cruise Against Young Boys
Croatians Around Europe 10: Budimir Bags 2nd Brace In A Month, Sučić MOTM For Salzburg
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Ante Budimir bagged his second brace since October 20th in a disappointing 4-2 loss to La Liga leaders, Girona, on Saturday. Budimir leveled the match for Osasuna in the 25th minute as he picked up a loose ball in front of the net and cooly slotted the ball high for the equalizer. In the 55th minute, Budimir would give Osasuna a 2-1 lead with a sharp header just inside the far … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 10: Budimir Bags 2nd Brace In A Month, Sučić MOTM For Salzburg
Why Not Roko Šimić?
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With Croatia's current problem at the #9 position, why didn't Dalić call up 20 year-old Red Bull Salzburg striker Roko Šimić for November's Euro 2024 qualifiers against Latvia and Armenia? I'm not asking for the kid to start or even get any minutes with the senior side in either match, but why not let him hang with Modrić and company and get groomed properly? Šimić is … [Read more...] about Why Not Roko Šimić?
