My prediction of the UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff route being an absolute shitstorm came to fruition. Croatia avoided the toughest playoff path in World Cup history with their 1-0 win over Russia in Split two weeks ago. So what's going to happen on March when the playoff begins? Italy and Portugal have been placed in the same 4-team group. That means either the … [Read more...] about Italy OR Portugal Will Miss 2022 World Cup, Russia Must Go Through Poland, Sweden
Dinamo Draw Genk 1-1, Will Need Result In Final Europa Group Match
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DINAMO (4-1-4-1): Livaković - Moharrami, Šutalo, Theophile, Franjić - Mišić - Menalo, Ivanušec, Ademi, Oršić - Petković Dinamo Zagreb could have locked up a Europa League knockout stage berth with a win over Genk Thursday night at Maksimir. Instead, they will now have to wait until the last match of group stage in December against West Ham. A draw against an already … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Genk 1-1, Will Need Result In Final Europa Group Match
Croatians Around Europe XI: Perišić Scores vs. 1st Place Napoli, Pašalić With Brace
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In the Serie A 'Game of the Week', Inter Milan defeated 1st place Napoli 3-2 to shrink the lead atop the Italian table. Both Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović got the start for Inter with Perišić heading home a corner a minute before the halftime whistle - that barely crossed the goal line. With the win, Inter now trail Napoli by four points for the lead in Italy. Did … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XI: Perišić Scores vs. 1st Place Napoli, Pašalić With Brace
Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 2)
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We talked about Zlatko Dalić's triumphs, trials, and tribulations yesterday. Will he always be known for taking Croatia to the World Cup Final? Yes. Should he ever have to pay for a beer while standing on Croatian soil. Absolutely not! Whether you think Dalić is the best Croatian football coach of all time or not, we must pay close attention to what he has been doing … [Read more...] about Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 2)
Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 1)
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He got me. Zlatko Dalić got me fair and square and now I have to swallow my pride and admit that his 'method of madness' actually works. Or he's just the luckiest Croatian on planet Earth and can wiggle out of any tough situation. Either way, it works. I called for Dalić to resign immediately following EURO 2020 after he lost the locker room. But it's obvious to me he may … [Read more...] about Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 1)
The Croatian Goal Heard Around Argentina!!!
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Meet Juan Manuel Pertica. Pertica is born and raised in Buenos Aires but has been a diehard Croatian football supporter since 1998. He cheers for the Vatreni in every match, even when they played against his native Argentina three years ago at the 2018 World Cup. Pertica is all about Croatian football and even lived in Zagreb for four months where he told CroatianSports, "I … [Read more...] about The Croatian Goal Heard Around Argentina!!!
Croatia Just Avoided An Absolute Shitstorm Of A World Cup Playoff
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How big was Croatia's 1-0 win over Russia on Sunday? Much bigger than we could have ever imagined! Look, I'm not saying Croatia couldn't have gotten through the playoff round if they needed to, but this will be the toughest playoff path for European nations in the history of World Cup qualifying. 12 teams will battle for the last three UEFA berths. The days of the 2-legged … [Read more...] about Croatia Just Avoided An Absolute Shitstorm Of A World Cup Playoff
The Borna Sosa Effect
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With 10 minutes left in their normal qualifying campaign, Croatia got the job done against Russia (and the elements) to qualify directly for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. And the win should be considered even more important today with what's going to happen in the playoff round in March. Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Scotland, Poland, to name a few nations, will all have to qualify … [Read more...] about The Borna Sosa Effect
CROATIA PUNCH TICKET TO 2022 WORLD CUP IN QATAR!!!
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1st Half Report: It was all Croatia in the first 45 minutes as Russia is playing for a draw and doing well. On the rain soaked Poljud pitch, the Vatreni held the ball for 67% of the half and had three attempts on target. Kramarić had a wide open chanced on goal but headed it right into the Russian goalie's hands. Brozović sent a long range shot that beat the keeper but sailed … [Read more...] about CROATIA PUNCH TICKET TO 2022 WORLD CUP IN QATAR!!!
