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So much good in this game (2nd half offense) and so much bad to unpack. This match is on Dalić. Absolutely no reason he needs to be playing Broz in this game. This was not only a game we needed to win, but it was a game we needed to score some goals off the bat. I would have said the same thing if we won 2-1. Whatever. 96': WOW. 2-2. Albania score on the last kick of the … [Read more...] about Cardiac Croatians Can’t Hold Off Albania In 2-2 Draw, Euro Still Alive With Win Over Italy On Monday

What a disaster start for Croatia's Euro 2024 campaign. However, the Vatreni look to keep their historically solid record in the second match day of tournaments against weaker opposition in Albania. With that being said, the boys can NOT afford to take the Albanians lightly as they showed some quality in keeping a tight score line against reigning European champions Italy in … [Read more...] about How Dalić Should Line Up Against Albania

Reports out of Germany the day after Croatia's 3-0 loss to Spain saying: -Petković in the doghouse after penalty take -Croatians fans in the stadium were poor -Changes expected for the Albania match June 19th Here are the links from Sportske Novosti on Petković and the Croatian fans in Berlin. … [Read more...] about The Morning After: Are Petković & Croatian Fans In The Doghouse?

Alright, that sucked. It sucked because we were down 3-0 at halftime. It sucked because we were never in the game from the opening whistle. It sucked because we had our chances -- some easy ones too -- but still couldn't convert to save our lives. Jebiga. Like Ted Lasso says, "be a goldfish." Goldfish have a 10-second memory. That's what this Croatian squad needs to … [Read more...] about What Would Ted Lasso Say? — “Be A Goldfish”

What went wrong against Spain and what changes does Dalić need to make for the Albania match June 19th? Kvartuč, Zorić, Pete Novaković and Markus discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from Croatia's 3-0 Euro 2024 loss to Spain: … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Spain Post-Game Show: What Went Wrong?

Not the start we were looking for. Spain capitalized on all their chances while Croatia went 0/4 on theirs. Croatian defense looked slow in regard to the Spanish attack. Everything that could go wrong did. Jebiga. We move forward to Albania on Wednesday and look for all three points. FINAL: 3-0 Spain. That was truly a Murphy's Law game for Croatia. Everything that could … [Read more...] about A COMEDY OF ERRORS: Croatia Lose 3-0 To Spain In Euro Opener

Here we go! Tournament time! Drop your same predictions in the comments below. You know what to do. Here are our predictions: Ante: -How far does Croatia go? Semifinals -Most goals for Croatia: Majer -- 3 goals-Euro champion: France-Best Player: Mbappe-Dark horse and how far they get: Hungary; quarters Markus: -How far does Croatia go? Final-Most goals for Croatia: … [Read more...] about Team CroatianSports Euro 2024 Predictions

Zlatko Dalić's men take on three-time European champions Spain to kick off their Euro campaign in Berlin on Saturday June 15th at 12pm EST. The Vatreni will look to avenge their Nations League Final loss and start the tournament off with three points in the bag. Much discussion is taking place on how Croatia will line up, especially in the attacking department as all three … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Start vs. Spain In Berlin

With Croatia coming into Euro 2024 with arguably their deepest roster in recent years, there will be plenty of competition to earn minutes off the bench for multiple positions across the board. One of those guy's is Atalanta's Mario Pašalić. Not a fan favorite by any means, but Pašalić is regularly left out of the conversation by many Vatreni supporters around the globe. … [Read more...] about Where Does Super-Sub Mario Pašalić Fit In At Euro 2024?