I don't understand the logic here. What is Dalić doing? For November's final two UEFA Nations League matches versus Scotland and Portugal, Dalić has called up four goalkeepers but only two pure center-backs: DCC and Šutalo. (For sake of conversation, let's assume Gvardiol will play the left-back position as he has been even though we know he can be slotted as a CB for … [Read more...] about What Is Dalić Doing Calling 4 Keepers, Only 2 CBs?
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Croatians Around Europe 9: Budimir Bags La Liga Goal #5
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33 year-old Croatia striker Ante Budimir scored his 5th La Liga goal of the season Sunday in a 2-0 Osasuna win over Luka Sučič and Real Sociedad. In the 34', Budimir trapped the ball at the top of the box and sent a perfectly place shot just inside the left post to beat the keeper. It was as composed as a finish as you can see. We usually see Budimir score with his head but he … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 9: Budimir Bags La Liga Goal #5
Dinamo Defeat RB Salzburg 2-0 To Notch 1st Champions League Win This Campaign, Move To 22nd Position On Table
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Dinamo Zagreb defeat RB Salzburg 2-0 to notch their 1st Champions League win of the campaign! Goals from Kulenović and Petković. Dinamo now sit 22nd place on the table after 3 matches. Top-24 clubs make it to the next stage after eight games played. On top of that, Dinamo currently sit in front of Bayern Munich and AC Milan. This new Champions League format is sooooo much … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat RB Salzburg 2-0 To Notch 1st Champions League Win This Campaign, Move To 22nd Position On Table
Croatians Around Europe 8: Modrić Makes Real Madrid History, Gvardiol Scores From Outside The Box, Kramarić Bags Bundesliga Goal #5
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Luka Modrić is now the king of Real Madrid! Modrić has now surpassed the legendary Ferenc Puskas as the oldest player in history to dawn the Real Madrid shirt at 39 years. 40 days. Modrić assisted Vini with an exquisite pass just 3 minutes after coming on Saturday night in the 63rd minute. We’ve said it a million times. Fine wine! Modrić received a 8/10 grade from Goal.com … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 8: Modrić Makes Real Madrid History, Gvardiol Scores From Outside The Box, Kramarić Bags Bundesliga Goal #5
Croatia U21s To Play Georgia In Euro 2025 Playoff
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The Croatian U21 will have to go through Georgia in order to book their ticket to the Euro 2025 tournament in Slovakia next summer. The Mladi Vatreni defeated Greece 3-2 Tuesday to finish second in group; Portugal had already locked up top spot for automatic qualification. However, the win was not enough to get Croatia into the top-3 2nd place teams (goal differential), which … [Read more...] about Croatia U21s To Play Georgia In Euro 2025 Playoff
Croatia Escape Warsaw With 3-3 Draw After Blowing 2-Goal Lead, Sosa Scores Wunder-Volley, Baturina & Petar Sučić Score 1st Senior Goals For The Vatreni! Defense Was Atrocious!
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Croatia escape Poland with 3-3 draw after having 2-goal lead. Sosa scores wunder-volley! Petar Sučić and Baturina assist each other for 1st Croatian senior goals! How is that a straight red card on Livaković?!?! Such a weird week of events for Croatian football between Scotland and Poland matches. However, a draw does the trick tonight to keep Croatia top-2 in group, … [Read more...] about Croatia Escape Warsaw With 3-3 Draw After Blowing 2-Goal Lead, Sosa Scores Wunder-Volley, Baturina & Petar Sučić Score 1st Senior Goals For The Vatreni! Defense Was Atrocious!
How Croatia Should Line Up Against Poland Tuesday
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What changes should Dalić make for the Nations League match against Poland in Warsaw Tuesday? Not many. The "3 in the back" defensive line should remain the same. DCC and Šutalo had good games against Scotland and were not at fault for the lone Scottish goal. Although Gvardiol had a disaster of a match, he is our best defender and will rebound quickly. There is never a … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Line Up Against Poland Tuesday
Croatia vs. Scotland — Player Ratings
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Croatia edge the Scots at home with the help of VAR after that frustrating equalizer in the 90+5'. After being down 1-0 in the first half, the Vatreni banded together for an equalizer just three minutes later, and a solid second half provided the necessary victory. This game had its ups and downs, but who were Croatia's stand-outs, and disappointments? Dominik Livaković - … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Scotland — Player Ratings
Croatia Luckily Skate By Scotland 2-1, 94′ Scottish Equalizer Called Offside By VAR
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Croatia wins a weird one vs. Scotland in Nations League! -Luka Sučić defensive blunder gives Scotland opening goal -Matanović equalizes minutes later for his 1st Croatian senior goal -Luka Sučić rockets a goal into the back of the net but the referee prematurely whistles the play dead. No reason was given on a play that looked onside -Kramarić cooly places a header … [Read more...] about Croatia Luckily Skate By Scotland 2-1, 94′ Scottish Equalizer Called Offside By VAR
