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The HNL is alive and well at this year's World Cup! Hajduk Split's Marko Livaja already scored a goal in Croatia's second match versus Canada. Yesterday, it was Dinamo Zagreb's turn to represent in the BIGGEST WAY POSSIBLE. Let's start with the equalizing goal against Brazil in the 117th minute. It was Dinamo's Mislav Oršić who received the ball on the left flank, dribbled … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb>Brazil

It's going to be Lionel Messi and Argentina against Luka Modrić and Croatia on Tuesday at 2PM (ET) in the first World Cup semifinal of 2022. Both sides needed a penalty kick shootout to progress past the quarterfinal round as our Vatreni came back from the dead with a late 117' extra time equalizer from Bruno Petković. Argentina rallied in their shootout as they threw away a … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Croatia vs. Argentina World Cup Semifinal!

Official Lineup: Livaković – Juranović. Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa – Modrić, Brozović, Kovačić – Pašalić, Kramarić, Perišić Croatia vs. Brazil on Friday will be the ultimate statement match for the Vatreni. It will be an opportunity to shut up the Brazilians, who have been practicing their dance moves more than their football at training this week. It will be a chance to … [Read more...] about CROATIA COMES BACK FROM THE DEAD TO BEAT BRAZIL IN PENALTIES!!! Next Stop: World Cup Semifinal!

Croatia kicks off the first game of the 2022 World Cup Quarter-Finals against five-time winners Brazil on Friday, December 9th at 10am EST in Education City Stadium.  Here are some interesting stats to keep in mind before the match up:  Brazil has a 73% chance to win Friday night in Qatar ( however, we thrive as heavy underdogs ;) )Croatia have not lost in 10 … [Read more...] about How Does Croatia Line Up Against Brazil?

It's true. Croatia played in the 'Group of Death' and we didn't even realize it until today. Group F at this year's World Cup is the only group to have two teams make it to the quarterfinal stage - Croatia and Morocco. It was said before the tournament that Belgium and Croatia would progress to the knockout stages with Morocco being a pain in both nations' sides during … [Read more...] about Croatia Played In The ‘Group Of Death’

HRVATSKA (4-3-3): Livaković - Juranović, Lovren, Gvardiol, Barišić - Modrić, Brozović, Kovačić - Kramarić, Petković, Perišić The real tournament starts now! No more scoreboard watching. No more talking about scenarios and goal differential. Croatia control their own destiny and it all begins Monday in a dream Round of 16 draw against the Japanese. Should you take any … [Read more...] about THE CARDIAC CROATIANS DO IT AGAIN IN PENALTIES!! Defeat Japan To Book A World Cup Quarterfinal Berth!!!

It's official. The road to the World Cup Final is set!  Croatia would have to go through Japan🇯🇵, Brazil🇧🇷, and Argentina🇦🇷 (most likely) to return where they last left off in 2018. It's not the toughest road in World Cup history by any means. At this point in the tournament, you're going to play good teams. Simple as that. The Vatreni were handed a dream Round of 16 … [Read more...] about The Road To The World Cup Is Set!

In one of the most wild World Cup group finale days ever, Croatia survived multiple Romelu Lukaku 2nd half attempts and Japan came back from the dead to beat Spain 2-1 to top their group. With those two results, Croatia will not play Spain or Germany in the Round of 16, as originally anticipated, but they will face off with the Blue Samurais of Japan instead. The match takes … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL! Croatia Will Play Japan In The Round Of 16!

Croatia got the job done. Plain and simple. They made it out of group stage - for their fourth straight tournament - but it wasn't pretty by any means. The Vatreni got through with five points; a win over Canada and two draws versus Morocco and Belgium. But it's a huge red flag that they have only scored against Canada three matches in the World Cup. We knew going into the … [Read more...] about Croatia Survive! Will Play The Round Of 16 For A 4th Straight Tournament!