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The Nations League quarterfinals are set! Croatia had the chance to draw France, Germany or Spain in this section of the tournament and it looks like they got the best scenario. France, like the Vatreni, have not looked like their usual selves in 2024. Their offense was anemic in Germany during Euro 2024; only scoring one goal from open play in six matches. They eventually … [Read more...] about Croatia Get France In Nations League Quarterfinal Draw

This is not a good look as this U21 side is stacked with talent: Vušković, Beljo, Zvonarek, Frigan, Vidović. Georgia was the worst seeded team to play in the playoff which gave this Croatian side a huge advantage. However. during the 1st leg, Soldo would score an own goal inside five minutes and Čavlina would pick up a red card in the 61st minute to make it incredibly difficult … [Read more...] about Croatia U21s Bow Out Of Euro 2025 Qualifying After Penalty Shootout Loss To Georgia

Croatia survive Portugal in 1-1 draw at Poljud; punch ticket to Nation League quarterfinals! -Gvardiol scores equalizer from Jakić cross-Kramaric, Budimir hit the post-Awful formations from Dalić! Not a true winger in sight this campaign! Much to discuss this winter! That's for sure. FINAL. 1-1 in Split. Croatia qualify for the Nations League quarterfinals after an … [Read more...] about Croatia Survive Nations League Group On Final Day In 1-1 Portugal Draw, Book Ticket To Quarterfinals!

The Vatreni host group-leaders Portugal in Split on Monday at 2:45pm EST in what is now a crucial game for quarter-final qualification. Can Croatia change their woeful form against a Portuguese B-team, having sent Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Pedro Neto home? Zlatko Dalić has confirmed he will field a 3-back formation for this crucial encounter, in … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Lineup vs. Portugal Monday

A tale of two halves. Croatia dominated the 1st half but couldn't find the back of the net. Petar Sučić picked up his 2nd yellow card just before halftime to kill all Croatian momentum. The Vatreni will now need a draw or better vs. Portugal Monday in Split OR a Scottish draw/loss to Poland to qualify for the quarterfinals. We just can’t ever do things the easy way, can … [Read more...] about 10-Man Croatia Concede Late In Glasgow, Lose 1-0 To Scotland

The international break is back, and that means more Vatreni footy! Croatia travels to Glasgow to face the Scots on Friday, at 2:45pm EST. Last month, Croatia won a gritty come-from-behind match by the score of 2 to 1, with a last minute Scottish equalizer saved by VAR. With a win, Croatia is through to the quarterfinals of the Nations League, but a draw will do should Poland … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Lineup vs. Scotland Friday

Without going into tactics or starting XI (we will do that later in the week), Croatia can lock up a Nations League quarterfinal berth this Friday in Glasgow under the following two scenarios: Should be easy enough, right? Croatia just beat Scotland in Zagreb but needed to come-from-behind with goals from Matanović and Kramarić. And don't forget Scotland's last second … [Read more...] about Scotland: Win And Croatia Is In

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?