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!
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How Croatia Should Lineup vs. Portugal Monday
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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
10-Man Croatia Concede Late In Glasgow, Lose 1-0 To Scotland
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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
How Croatia Should Lineup vs. Scotland Friday
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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
Scotland: Win And Croatia Is In
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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
Dinamo Ahead Of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, AC Milan After 4 CL Matches
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There's a loooooong way to go, BUT, after four matches and half the “League Phase” campaign already completed, Dinamo currently sit in 16th place; level on points with Manchester City, Juventus and Arsenal. More surprisingly, the Croatian champs have more points than Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and AC Milan at the midpoint of the Champions League "group phase". How would have … [Read more...] about Dinamo Ahead Of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, AC Milan After 4 CL Matches
Dinamo Defeat Bratislava 4-1 For 2nd Straight Champions League Victory!
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Dinamo Zagreb score 4 unanswered goals to defeat Slovan Bratislava 4-1 in Champions League! They now have 7 points through four matches which will put them in prime position for a top-24 finish and CL play in 2025! Kulenović: 2 goals ⚽️⚽️Petar Sučić: 1 goal ⚽️Pjaca: 2 assists ↪️↪️ … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Bratislava 4-1 For 2nd Straight Champions League Victory!
October HNL Recap: Hajduk On Top
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Title Fight: With Dinamo plagued with a packed European, Cup and League calendar, Croatia's perennial champions find themselves in the same position as last season; seemingly slipping away from a league title. However, this does not mean Dinamo haven't had a bad campaign. Dinamo currently have only three losses, those coming to league leaders Hajduk earlier in the season, a … [Read more...] about October HNL Recap: Hajduk On Top
Croatians Around Europe 10: Gvardiol, Budimir, Perišić All Score
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Joško Gvardiol scored his third Premier League goal of the season Saturday in a 2-1 Manchester City loss to Bournemouth. The header came little too late in the closing minutes as City were already down 2-0. However, good to see Gvardiol climb the ladder to give his side a chance. Both Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić played the full 90 for City in the match. Goal.com gave Gvardiol a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 10: Gvardiol, Budimir, Perišić All Score
