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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 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!

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 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 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

Croatia returns to Nations League action at 12:00pm EST Saturday October 12th, as they welcome the Scots in Zagreb. Dalić looks to gain three points from a recently struggling Scottish side, and will most likely field a back three due to Stanišić and Juranović injuries. It is an exciting time in Croatian football with Gvardiol, Kovačić, Sučić 1 and 2, and Baturina all in superb … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Line Up Against Scotland Saturday

The Vatreni begin their second block of Nations League matches (games #3 and #4) this week against Scotland and Poland. Croatia currently sit 2nd place in group after defeating Poland 1-0 in Osijek last month but losing to Portugal. Top-2 sides in group will make the Nations League quarterfinals in 2025. 3rd place will play in a "Relegation play-off" with a 2nd place League B … [Read more...] about Is It 6 Points Or Bust This Week vs. Scotland & Poland In Nations League?

Mislav Oršić is returning to the Croatian national side for the first time since the 2022 World Cup, where he scored the game winner against Morocco in the 3rd place game. He sat out the majority of 2023 rehabilitating his knee after ACL surgery just as Perišić did. The 31 year-old former Dinamo Zagreb winger is now playing in Turkey for Trabzonspor. In three matches this … [Read more...] about Dalić Names October Nations League Squad: Oršić Returns, Still No Marco

Here are my 'Player Ratings' for the 1-0 Croatia victory over Poland in Osijek Sunday night: Livaković - 7. A solid display once again as Livaković has truly grown into a reliable starter for Croatia. Made a crucial save to keep the clean sheet as well. Šutalo - 8. Both DCC and Šutalo are truly proving that this 3-5-2 formation with them anchoring the back is solid (so … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Poland: Player Ratings