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Lots of scenarios for Thursday. Win or draw and Croatia qualify for the Round of 16. The Vatreni can also get through if they lose and Canada beats Morocco by an equal/greater margin than Belgium beats Croatia. However, if Croatia want to make a deep run at another World Cup Final, defeating Belgium and topping the group is their best shot. Finishing first would likely mean … [Read more...] about Croatia Need A Draw To Progress, But A Win Will Offer A Much Easier Path — 10AM (ET) Kickoff

Zlatko Dalić grilled the Croatian media on Tuesday while protecting striker, Andrej Kramarić, during a press conference in regard to Krama’s role on the Croatian team. “You in the media create drama. Instead of asking how he (Kramarić) scored the goal, you (the media) ask him about his position. Don’t you have better questions? You make something out of nothing. You (the media) … [Read more...] about Dalić Flex: Croatian Coach Grills Media, Protects Kramarić In Press Conference

Croatia are on the verge of a Round of 16 berth with a draw versus Belgium on Thursday. However, with Spain on track to top their group, it's in Zlatko Dalić's best interest to do the same, beat Belgium, and pray Morocco doesn't blow out Canada to make up goal differential. There are too many scenarios to go through with the Morocco vs. Canada match in play, but the Vatreni … [Read more...] about Croatia In Prime Position To Top Group, Belgium Locker Room Imploding???

I will eat my words today. I was wrong, Dalić was right. But I will only eat them today. Earlier in the week I said that Dalić should sit Kramarić and Kovačić after invisible performances against Morocco. Krama should never play the #9 in Croatia's offense (it's not his natural position) and Kova should not play the duel #8 role alongside Modrić. That has always been clear … [Read more...] about No F***ing Today! Croatia Beats Canada 4-1, Take Over Top Spot In World Cup Group

We're now less than 48 hours away from Croatia's second World Cup match versus Canada on Sunday. With many Croatians around the world dissatisfied with the Vatreni performance against Morocco, what changes need to be made against Canada? Kramarić needs to start the match on the bench. We've known for well over a year that Croatia will have a striker problem heading into the … [Read more...] about Changes For Canada: Kramarić, Kovačić Must Sit

“You have a mouth on you, but do you have balls?!” This is what 24Sata published on their cover today replying to Canada manager, John Herdman, who said “Canada will “F” Croatia on Sunday.” Look, this is some of the best back-and-forth you will see between two nations at a World Cup before the opening whistle blows. But at the end of the day, how much motivation does … [Read more...] about SHOTS FIRED BACK! “You Have A Mouth On You, But Do You Have Balls?!”

“And we’re going to go and ‘F***’ Croatia.”-Canada manager, John Herdman, after their 1-0 loss to Belgium Wednesday. Bold statement, Canada. As if our boys didn’t need any more motivation this week. Croatia plays Canada Sunday at 11AM (ET). This is very un-Canadian like. I was under the impression Canadians are the nicest people on planet Earth. (although Herdman is … [Read more...] about OH CANADA: Canadian Manager Says: “We Will Go And F*** Croatia!”

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