The new regime is here. Štimac is out, the Kovač brothers are in. And only Iceland stands in the way of Croatia not playing at the World Cup in Brazil next summer. Here's a little 'Mare i Kate' remake sending Štimac on his way and welcoming the Kovač brothers into a tough role with Brazil at their fingertips. Hopefully we never have to send the Kovač brothers home the way … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Niko i Brate
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Croatia get 1st win at U17 World Cup
By 14 CommentsAfter a disappointing showing in their U-17 World Cup opener against Morocco, where the mini Vatreni lost 3-1, Croatia rebounded Monday in a 1-0 victory over Panama. Dinamo's 'wunder-kind' Alen Halilović captained the team and played the full 90 minutes; finishing his second match at the World Cup without scoring a goal. But in the 26th minute, Ante Roguljić would dribble into … [Read more...] about Croatia get 1st win at U17 World Cup
HNL Week Lucky Number 13
By 12 CommentsResults for Oct. 19-21, 2013 RNK SPLIT 1 - 0 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Split has once again proven that they are a worthy opponent in the HNL. Another top performance by the club at their home stadium also shows how dangerous it is for visiting teams to try to take points from Split at home. The young and tough team played the way it is to be expected … [Read more...] about HNL Week Lucky Number 13
Dream draw for Croatia: ICELAND!
By 303 CommentsNew Croatian interim manager Niko Kovač was all business Monday afternoon in Switzerland upon finding out who Croatia would challenge for one of four last UEFA World Cup berths....and it was the lowest ranked team in the draw: ICELAND. HNS president Davor Šuker grinned when the two teams were drawn. Iceland will host on Friday, November 15th, with the return leg … [Read more...] about Dream draw for Croatia: ICELAND!
Morocco stuns Croatia 3-1 in U-17 World Cup opener
By 71 CommentsAfter a busy week of senior internationals, the 2013 U-17 World Cup has gotten underway on Thursday in the United Arab Emirates. Croatia's campaign begins Friday at 8:45 AM ET against Morocco. The youngsters have received a favorable draw, with Panama and Uzbekistan joining them to make up Group C. It is just the second appearance for Croatia in the tournament. … [Read more...] about Morocco stuns Croatia 3-1 in U-17 World Cup opener
Croatia fall 8 spots in FIFA rankings
By 45 CommentsAfter a second loss to Scotland in World Cup qualifying, Croatia have dropped 8 spots to #18 in the FIFA World rankings. This still assures the Vatreni a seeded draw on Monday, October 21st in the UEFA playoffs, however, there is work to be done if Croatia want to keep their Pot 1 status for future tournaments to come. Seeded teams for Monday's draw will include Portugal, … [Read more...] about Croatia fall 8 spots in FIFA rankings
Štimac: The good, the bad, the ugly
By 52 CommentsBefore we get to the obvious catastrophe which this last qualifying campaign turned out to be, let's go through the positives. Because there were positives, believe it or not. The Good 1) Croatia can still make the World Cup! And when/if that happens and 'Lijepa Naša' is being blasted throughout Brazilian stadiums in front of the entire world, we won't be thinking … [Read more...] about Štimac: The good, the bad, the ugly
Štimac sacked, Kovač new Croatian manager
By 30 CommentsAfter the 2-0 loss to Scotland at Hampden Park Tuesday night, all signs pointed to a new Croatian manager come Wednesday morning with Igor Štimac saying he would put in his letter of resignation for the better of the team. But who would it be? Many pointed to former Croatia manager and the always animated Miroslav "Ćiro" Blažević to take over the reigns of the Croatian … [Read more...] about Štimac sacked, Kovač new Croatian manager
Croatia lose to Scotland for a 2nd time
By 622 CommentsStarting XI vs. Scotland: Pletikosa - Vida, Ćorluka, Lovren, Strinić - Srna, Vukojević, Modrić, Kranjčar - Kalinić Mandžukić. It's true. Croatia not only lost to Scotland for a second time this qualifying campaign, but they couldn't even find the back of the net against the Scots in 180 minutes. Croatia only have one point in their last four competitive matches … [Read more...] about Croatia lose to Scotland for a 2nd time