Eintracht Frankfurt's Ante Rebić scored an 89th minute game winner Saturday against Hannover to earn Niko Kovač's side a 2-1 win and three points. With he game winding down, Rebić fired a one-bounce volley of the chest of Sebastian Haller from 26 yards out to beat the Hannover keeper inside the left post. Rebić is heating up for Frankfurt who are now only two points behind … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VII*
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If The World Cup Draw Was Today…
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Croatia are still awaiting their November playoff opponent, however, ESPNFC has already calculated World Cup pots should all the favorite playoff teams win. Croatia will be a favorite in the October 17th draw which will also include Switzerland, Italy and Denmark from UEFA. As of now, if Croatia win, they would be put in Pot 3 in a restructured World Cup seeding … [Read more...] about If The World Cup Draw Was Today…
Would Pulisic Crack Croatia’s First XI?
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19 year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder Christian Pulisic was the United States' lone glimmer of hope during a disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign which will see the Americans miss out on their first WC since 1986. Pulisic nearly scored or assisted on every American goal down the stretch and added energy to a team that looked lost on the field for the majority of the … [Read more...] about Would Pulisic Crack Croatia’s First XI?
World Cup Playoffs – How Does It Work?
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Two Games Away After beating Ukraine in Kiev yesterday, Croatia are two games away from qualifying for the World Cup in Russia. While many thought we should have finished 1st in our group, this is no new territory for the Vatreni. Other Times Croatia Were In a WC Playoff? 1998 The Golden Generation didn't qualify first in their group. They had … [Read more...] about World Cup Playoffs – How Does It Work?
Croatia’s Qualifying Campaign: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
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The following is an editorial. ed·i·to·ri·al (noun): an article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue. The Good: The World Cup dream is still alive. With their backs to the wall Monday night in Kiev, the Croatian squad showed their true faces knowing only a win would do. They showed patience, pride and urgency in … [Read more...] about Croatia’s Qualifying Campaign: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Kramarić Keeps Cardiac Croatians World Cup Dream Alive!
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HRVATSKA Starting XI : Subašić - Vida, Mitrović, Lovren, Vrsaljko - Badelj, Rakitić - Kramarić, Modrić, Perišić Mandžukić If Croatia could have played like that the entire qualifying campaign, they would have booked their tickets to Russia four months ago. But then again, it wouldn't be fun. Croatia deafeated Ukraine 2-0 in Kiev Monday night to book a spot … [Read more...] about Kramarić Keeps Cardiac Croatians World Cup Dream Alive!
Dear Croatia Fans,
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It is now 100% obvious to me that the Croatian National football team has entered its darkest time in history - and that they must allow themselves to hit rock bottom as a way to protest the situation. Croatia has guys that not only play regular Champions League ball, but also play for the best football teams in the world: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Liverpool, … [Read more...] about Dear Croatia Fans,
ČAČIĆ FIRED!
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After Croatia's 1-1 draw with Finland Friday night in Rijeka, manager Ante Čačić has been fired by the HNS. So who will replace him? Zlatko Dalić. Who is Zlatko Dalić? Another nobody coach with thin credentials. He played for Hajduk and Varteks in the 90s and briefly coached Varteks and Rijeka before his most recent stint with United Arab … [Read more...] about ČAČIĆ FIRED!
Black Friday: Croatia Draw Finland 1-1
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HRVATSKA Starting XI: Subašić - Vrsaljko, Vida, Mitrović, Pivarić - Rakitić, Modrić - Brozović, Kramarić, Perišić - Mandžukić Forget about winning the group, Croatia will need a draw or better against Ukraine on Monday to simply qualify for the playoff round in November. A loss in Kiev will see the Vatreni miss the World Cup outright. Croatia have finally … [Read more...] about Black Friday: Croatia Draw Finland 1-1
