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The dust has now officially settled from Croatia's 0-0 draw vs. Morocco. Croatians across the globe are disappointed, confused, and flat out embarrassed by the result. Although a draw in your World Cup opening match is not the end of the world, it's the way our beloved Vatreni played that's most puzzling. Zlatko Dalić and Croatia played right into Morocco's "bunker … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Morocco: The Good, The Bad, The UGLY

Disappointing. Toothless. Unimaginative. Croatia played without purpose as the Morocco "bunker" tactic would not break through 90 minutes. No attack. No movement. No runs up the wings from Sosa or Juranović. Croatia played the entire match like they were up two goals inside the first five minutes. Kramarić did nothing offensively. Kova barely saw the ball. Sosa and … [Read more...] about Croatia Play Without Purpose In 0-0 Draw vs. Morocco To Open Up World Cup Campaign

Reports out of Croatia (Sportske Novosti) are saying Dalić will go with Perišić, Kramarić, Vlašić in attack versus Morocco on Wednesday in a 4-3-3 formation with Modrić, Brozović, and Kovačić in the middle of the field. The Vatreni should manage 55-60% ball possession against Morocco with tons of quick plays down the wings. Kramarić isn't the point-man Croatia needs in the … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Reports Saying It Will Be Perišić, Kramarić, Vlašić In Attack For Croatia vs. Morocco

Croatia are reigning World Cup finalists and currently ranked #12 in the FIFA rankings. In Las Vegas, the Vatreni have the 12th best odds to win the World Cup at a 50-1 payday. But let's be real here, Croatia are not the 12th best team at the 2022 World Cup. They're much better than #12 compared to other nations. So let's break it down. Who are ahead, behind, and level with … [Read more...] about Where Does Croatia Rank With The Favorites Going Into The World Cup?

It took Kramarić just 24 minutes to score the deciding goal against Saudi Arabia in Croatia’s final preparatory match before the World Cup kicks off. He created himself a shooting lane and topped it off with a clinical finish, exactly what the world’s top strikers do regularly. But will it be regular with Kramarić in Qatar? Can he find the consistency to string together … [Read more...] about Does Kramarić’s Performance Against The Saudis Change Anything?

Andrej Kramarić bagged the game's lone goal in the 82nd minute after receiving a Modrić pass on the left flank and cutting in to beat the Saudi keeper with a low shot inside the post. It was enough for the win an an extremely boring game that to be more of a training exercise than a real football match. If you didn't watch this one, you didn't miss much. The Vatreni scored … [Read more...] about Kramarić Bags Late Goal As Croatia Defeats Saudi Arabia 1-0 In Pre-World Cup Friendly

The 2022 World Cup is less than 10 days away! Let's take a look at five bold predictions for Croatia's campaign as the tournament draws closer and closer... Croatia will show no hangover from the 2018 World Cup. Expect a quarterfinal appearance from the Vatreni at minimum. After falling to France in the final, most Croatians thought they'd have to wait another 20 years … [Read more...] about World Cup 2022: 5 “Hot Takes” For Croatia In Qatar