The cardiac Croats were at it again; this time in Liechtenstein during a friendly warmup for the upcoming World Cup 2014 qualifier with Serbia in September.
The Vatreni started with a strong lineup, which included regulars Pletikosa, Srna, Ćorluka, Rakitić, Modrić, Olić and Mandžukić. Possession and control was kept by Croatia early in the game with not much happening in front of the net until Olić’s cross from the sideline met Mandžukić in front of the goal in the 21st minute. However, instead of firing towards goal, the Bayern Munich frontman opted to pass the ball across the face of the goal to an open Eduardo, who easily slid the ball in for the opening goal. Liechtenstein would fire away at goalie Stipe Pletikosa on numerous occasion, missing the frame on every attempt, but would finally equalize in the 31′ when Andreas Christen would lose defender Darijo Srna on a run towards goal, and tap in the equalizer which came across the box.
It was more of the same passive play from Croatia in the second half with lack of urgency for any goals against the 148th ranked team in the world. But Rnk Split striker, Ante Rebić, who would make his senior debut Wednesday night, came off the bench in the second half and would instantly make his case to becoming a permanent member of the senior squad. In the 67th minute, Eduardo would split two defenders with a pass and Rebić, with his head down the entire way, would right foot a bending shot just inside the far post to make it 2-1 Croatia. It was a similar goal/move he made at the U-20 World Cup in Turkey earlier in the summer.
But even with the lead, Croatia could not put away Liechtenstein, as Polverino would hadouken (Street Fighter) a volley from inside the box to to equalize the match at 2-2 in the 77th minute. There was nothing Pletikosa could do. And although just a friendly, Croatia would not die and showed glimpses of urgency as Eduardo would fire away a shot just seconds later, but was ultimately flagged for being offside. However, that would not deter the Brazilian-born Croatian international from a game winning goal as he would head home Darijo Srna’s free kick in the 86th minute for the 3-2 win.
Croatia didn’t get the blowout win we were all expecting but they did show signs of control when needed. Modrić looked spectacular in the midfield, spraying intricate passes all over the field, ultimately being subbed out in the second half for teenage phenom Alen Halilović. Halilović came on and showed no nerves in his second straight game for Croatia, shooting the ball from outside the box on multiple occasions. The kid has no fear but will need to learn to pass in certain situations instead of looking at goal.
Croatia travel to Belgrade on September 6th to face Serbia in World Cup qualifying.
Starting XI: Pletikosa – Srna, Ćorluka, Vida, Milić – Rakitić, Badelj, Modrić, Olić – Mandžukić, Eduardo
Match Highlights
@ Ziva – I agree with what you said, in particular the part where you say the team is talented enough…I just think that when you face tougher competition you need to be well organized and leadership is more important during more challenging competitions. with that said, I’m nervous about playing important games withour having a composed mind lead the team…you’re right…is Srna that guy? I think they are going to be in a pressure cooker vs Srbija and Belgium and someone has to be able to take control and organize the team…emotions can sometimes work against us…this is where I felt Bilic was decent. although he himself was an emotional guy it seemed he have the ability to get his players to believe in themselves…with Stimac I get the impression the squad is more fragile both mentally and with regards to believing in each other…no leadership from what I see!
top 10 ranking and we play against lichenstein? Fuckin sramota
Doubtful about Radosevic, although the people representing him might have had Stimac’s ear or he also could have done hajduk a favor. Who knows, these clowns are all crooks.
@Ziva
Weren’t Radosevic and Kovacic sold shortly after making those surprise starts in the qualifiers?
That being said, Mamic must have had a hand in them playing in those games too.
@Slavonac from Canada……….I think Stimac’s tactical knowledge is questionable and because of that he never should have been given the job, but we all know why he was hired: compromise with Mamic. He’s getting on-the-job traning right now and that should not happen at this level of soccer. Stimac’s only coaching experience is caretaker positions with Hajduk and Cibalia and one full season with Zagreb. That is it.
It is apparent he got the job with the understanding he would have to call up certain players (Sammir, Halilovic) to the national team in order to raise the price. That being said, he did give a chance to Radosevic (against Belgium) and Kovacic (against Serbia) when both players were very raw in terms of international experience. Now, did he get lucky with the way those two guys played or did he know what he was doing all along. I don’t think any of us have an answer to that. Nice to see these young guys get the chance.
As for his comments to the media…….I never consider comments to the media important. I think every coach and player should be cooperative with the media because they are an extension of the fan base. But, 95% of the comments to the media are all scripted and there is not much that is interesting or really news worthy. Sometimes you get a clown like Ciro who makes it fun.
I think this squad is still talented enough to win despite the bad coaching/preparation it gets. They need a field general, a true captain on the pitch. Not sure if that is Srna and I’m not sure if there is any player on this current roster who is a true captain. Zvone Boban was, Niko Kovac was.
Plus, look at the assistants. What coaching experience does Boksic have. The previous lead assistant was Kruno Jurcic, enough said.
The irononic thing with all of this………Igor Stimac the player never would have accepted Igor Stimac the coach.
Last chance for EPL fantasy. Season starts tomorrow….
Where are all my CSR regulars?..
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Ziva – I havent been on here in months, especially since Stimac took over but wanna ask you your opinion his his coaching politics, comments to the media, the team under his watch and the players he’s brought in? I’ve only enjoyed seeing some new blood to the squad and think its refreshing to see some really good talent, but the rest…I’m not really pleased with…what are your thoughts?
They could use him after losing Caktas for the year.
Looks like Ibricic is coming back to Hajduk!
http://www.index.hr/sport/clanak/hajduk-samo-ceka-raskid-ugovora-ibricic-sve-blize-poljudu/695175.aspx
NICE!
I think Stimac is a controversial person, he doesn’t seem to unite the team and create an atmosphere of “svi za jedan, jedan za sve”…He calls out players after not proving himself to be credible, its almost embarassing at how arrogant he is through his actions. I think at this day and age a coach has to have the trust of his players…thats something Mourinho and Cappello have both said publicly…somehow Stimac thinks the moment he got the job he automatically inherited the respect of his players…it doesnt work that way in this day and age!
cmon there were a bunch of weird results it wasnt just us.. england scraped by scotland at home too.. maybe scotland arent so shit i dunno..
also 3-2 is not good but hey at least we scored 3 goals and scoring hasnt been easy for us lately so theres somehting .. in any case we’ll play “properly” against serbcunts
we all know this !
Brazil was in walking mode for that game. They showed what they could do earlier in the summer during the Confed cup. So, that friendly can get tossed out.
The reason our play in the game on Wednesday is worrisome is because we have seen that type of play in the recent qualifiers as well. We saw it against Scotland and we saw it for 60 minutes against Wales.
If we miss the WC, fine by me. I won’t be down too much as I was in 2009 not qualifying for the 2010 WC. Because that would mean Stimac would be gone. Then maybe Puppet Suker would be gone as well and someone emerges to get rid of Mamic.
Brazil lost to switzerland 1-0
do u think brazilian fans are all going oh shit we’re fucking garbage and SERBIA is better than us ?
GIVETH TO ME A BREAKETH !
Yes mishko CHOPPER was right there’s a fella who knows what hes talkin about ! : )
This Croatia team is becoming a mess and Stimac is doing worse than Bilic was doing with trying to fit everyone in the same team.
Srna self confessed does not like playing right back and that’s an issue. Centrally Corluka and Vida who are best at right back are playing centrally and at left back we keep changing it every match. I agree leave Strinic there. Corluka actually gave the best performance in left back slot when he played against Turkey and everyone else has been ordinary playing there since.
Schildenfeld and Simunic have still been the best central defenders for Croatia in the last three years. Lovren needs to start giving Croatia some consistent performances. Hopefully English football will improve him as there is a lot of direct play in England and it will toughen him up.
Badelj has no place in Croatia’s starting 11. He’s not a defensive midfield. Just because he can take the ball from defence, make good dribbles and make a nice pass does not make him a defensive player. Same goes Kovacic. We seem deluded into thinking these two can play defensive midfield with Modric.
Rakitic can’t defend, Kranjcar can’t defend. Personally i dont think Sammir deserves any call but he cant defend either. Perisic can a least run hard and has agression, but if we make our team full of the playmakers in midfield the opposition with go through the midfield and defence. Croatia has to find a defensive midfield. Ademi has improved a lot. Radosevic needs games with Croatia.
As for the strikeforce, we’ve got lots of good strikers and i have no idea how we are making a mess of things up front. We need to go back to Jelavic and Mandzukic. Time is up for Eduardo and Olic with playing from the start. As for Olic are we gonna play this guy to death. He’s 33 now. A friendly against Leichenstien?????? Does he really need to play. I think we should only use Olic now and then. I’m glad Rebic got the call. I also think Livaja should be called too.
We’ve had the same strikers for too long now that they are getting too comfortable. Livaja may have an attitude problem but having him competing with Jelavic, is better than the same old faces who have been around too long and not pushing hard enough for a start place such as Nikola Kalinic. Kalinic needs to wake up and make a strong season to get his calls. 5 goals a seasons not good enough. I think we should even monitor guys like Ivan Santini over Kalinic at times.
As a Dinamo fan, i see Alen Halilovic playing in the national team, but he’s not made himself a starter with Dinamo yet. I would not play Halilovic over Soudani in Dinamo so that means he should not play for Croatia until he’s permanent in Dinamos line up. Halilovic does not even get in over Huselijnovic at the moment?
I’m not a Hajduk fan but Andrijasevic and Caktas have a case to say why dont we get look out if Halilovic can get in. Obviously when Kranjcar and Perisic return, Halilovic will drop out if he’s not improved his level at Dinamo. Ilicevic and Sammir need to do more to get in Croatia’s squad too.
That’s because Bale is British. They allow Britain’s favorite son to get away with it.
Anybody notice that Gareth Bale is taking a page out of the Luka Modric transfer script.
The soccer press doesn’t seem to trash Bale as they did Modric.
@ Iggy.:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw5kH7civTo
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Holy shit u cunts are debbie owner’s, it was a fkn meaningless friendly and ur all like oh shit Serbs are better than us. And which bowl of dogshit said we would lose 3-0 or worse AT HOME to belgium? What the fuck is wrong with u fuckity fuckwits? We will be fine. Serb game I have been saying for 6 months prolly be 1-1, I havejt changed my mind, the other 2 games we will win. Playoffs it is. Now u cunts all go drink a mug of concrete and harden the fuck up
At this point, 2nd place is all but ours. We will be going to the play-offs.
To not take 2nd would require us to not only lose the next 3 matches, but lose big and have our goal differential go into negative territory.
And this would total 4 straight losses, resulting in one of the greatest collapses in the history of WC qualifying. I just don’t see it happening.
We will get at least 1 point in the next 3 matches and go to the play-offs.
Stay positive man.
We can just as easily take all 3 points against those teams. We’ve had some great unexpected results in the past, and if we dont qualify then we’ll have years to bitch about it afterwards. Until then, I’m looking forward to BEATING the Serbs, Belgians, and Scots!
Naprid Momci!
no shit
@Armada
If we get blown out 3-0, or 4-0 at Maksimir then we don’t deserve to qualify.
This is an embarrassing result my friends. I am really worried about the upcoming tough matches.
Well, the one good benefit of that would be Stimac being out as coach. But, Puppet Suker would remain.
hate to be a negative nancy, but I see us dropping points in all 3 of our last quals potentially…
-a tie with Serbia is definitely possible, especially in BG
-with Belgium, if we keep up this form, I can see them blasting us 3-0, 4-0
-and if Scotland bunkers/packs the middle and we don’t figure out how to get some goals on the board, I can see us tying them as well
There is nothing for us to fear when we look at the serbs. On the other side, nothing for the serbs to fear either when they face us.
Teams with less talent pack the middle against Cro and we have not been able to score goals.
Fuck all these chicken shits!
Whats with the fear of Serbia all of the sudden?!
Thank god you guys and your weak mentalities wont be representing us in Beograd.
we gotta play with fuckin heart…
@Stipe
Play Dirty
this shit sucks, Serbia is itching to kick us out
@Stipe
Simple answer. Corluka takes Lukaku out for a night on the town, and introduces him to his lady friends. Lukaku will be too busy itching himself the entire game, and Hrvatska will be able to breeze through.
Other than that, a lot of fouling.
@nije bitno, I’m sorry, that black dude will run right through Lovren, and I am a fan of Lovren. We cannot stick one guy on him. I do not know how Croatia plays, I only watched the Serbia game live, Kolarov, a defender, easily slipped thru our midfield and defense and had a few good shots. But that again Kolorav is an amazing player. So what defensive style did we use against Belgium last game? did that black guy play that game? I only saw highlights so I cant break down how we play defensively?
Stipe – Lovren is a tough guy and i think physically can handle him but he makes stupid mental errors.
CAN SOMEONE, ANYBODY PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHO IS GOING TO DEFEND THE BIG BLACK FORWARD FROM BELGIUM? THE ONE WITH THE HAIR DREADS, PLAYS FOR SOUTHAMPTON I THINK….WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO? ANYONE….PLEASE SOME ANSWERS. I PLAYED SOCCER ALL MY LIFE, DIVISION ONE IN COLLEGE, NOBODY ON OUR TEAM CAN GO ONE ON ONE WITH HIM DEFENSIVELY, HE IS TOO BIG…ANYONE…PLEASE…LEMME KNOW
Fuck off Stimac l got work to do
I wouldn’t bet on that until the groups are drawn. Depends who they play. I can say the same thing about Cro as well.
We’ve only made the knockout stage once since 1998 and no wins.
@ Ziva
I think if both squads were at full strength it would be a good game and US would pull it off. Us was missing players, made subs as well. Bosnia starting 3 are good. Dzeko, Pjanic, ibisevic. The rest are meh, replacable. I cant wait for Bosna to enter world cup play, they will not make it out of there group, Ziva I would love to bet you that.
The U.S. also made plenty of substitutions in the 2nd half. I watched the game when i got home and i wasn’t impressed to tell you the truth. Although the game had 7 goals, it was boring to watch. Neither team looked fired up and they just looked like they were going through motions. I know it was a friendly but it was boring. I enjoyed the Mexico ivory coast match much more. Those two teams were trying hard and made the match fun to watch. I know Bosna has a good team but still take 4 goals in the second half by the U.S. that subbed a bunch a players throughout the second half as well is no excuse. Your not always going to have you starting 11 at hand and if bosna doesnt they showed they are pretty much screwed. The U.S. on the other hand showed that they have more depth plus dempsey and donovan didnt play. I still say these teams are pretty well matched and would like to see a match that means something between the two. I like the Bosnian side and they have great players but again Bosna has not played anyone to get this much praise by anyone.
@matan
Spot on body. I don’t know if you’re new or under a new name, but keep it coming.
@ziva
I’ve been trying to tell that to my American friends, who are now sure the US will get at least to the semis of the world cup because of this victory. You have to take away the passion for the team and look at what’s really going on, and I think that’s been overlooked by a lot of the US media for obvious reasons. They need to grow soccer in the states, and it’s a huge win for the team and good for Jurgen’s image.
I am a huge US fan, but what was the score and how did the US look before BiH brought in their subs. BiH can play with anyone with their first 11. Problem with that team is the backups, no where near the first 11. Do you think the US scores 4 goals against BiH’s first team? I don’t.
@iggy
you’re alwayz wrong you slimeball.
You said playing lieunchenstein is like playing air.
Well i guess air nearly kicked our assess.
@everyone
serbia is going to bend us over and make us humble come september.
PS. prepare for despair:
@ Matan – thats where he plays and you’re almost right when you said “If he doesn’t collect the ball their, Croatia doesn’t get out of its own end.”…maybe not against a team like yesterday but most others…for sure. There have been many conversations about Luka and his stats regarding his completed passes and the fact that he starts many of the chances his teams get, there’s no question his role isnt to be a goal scorer…he’s the link between the defense and forwards!
I can’t believe my prediction was wrong about a long-range screamer from Mandzukic :_(
BiH also isn’t that deep
aside from Dzeko, Ibisevic, Pjanic, Begovic, Lulic, etc. they have a pretty standard lineup with guys playing in Ukraine, Turkey, Hungary, etc.
thing is they play a nice brand of attacking football, have guys who have a nose for the goal (Dzeko, Ibisevic) and just have been a on a roll this year
Yeah u need some selfishness..
it’s funny how its called being selfish in soccer, here in AUS in the AFL players are often spoken about NOT HAVING THE GUTS to take a shot on themselves, ie being FUCKING COWARDS and preferring to pass it off to someone else rather than take the responsibility of the shot for themselves.
Funny how in soccer its the reverse and considered selfish to do that !
@jarac
No cock riding, I just think eastern europe is better than US talent. Like I said, subs at half made all the difference. BiH has a ggood collection of players, but they do have times of brilliance and times of absolute shit. Once they gain consistency they should be scary. Racist glasses or not, you can’t deny the talent. Also the US have a cakewalk to the World Cup. Their hardest competition is Mexico, who is a shell of what they used to be because of coaching and players.
@croantwerp and cap
Interesting outlook. With selfish forwards comes the good and the bad. Not to keep bringin up 98 team, but Suker wasn’t much of a passer himself and look where that got him. You guys could be onto something. Might be the change our attack could use a bit of.
who was earlier talking about Aussies killing kangaroos with boomerangs,
I bet a lot of people actually don’t know that if you put Melbourne Australia into America & compare Melbourne with all of the US cities like NYC, Los Angelas, Chicago, etc,
Surprisingly Melbourne City would come in as 3rd largest city by population, not counting the states population, only the city, only NY has a considerably larger population & L.A fractionally
Hey Stimac – you should have played a friendly with San Marino. How dare you take on a team like Lichtenstein???
@ IvicA
I agree, his Tata knows it’s a risk going to Tottenham so he’s making all kinds of demands: huge salary for Alen, job for himself, a house in London, a place in the youth academy for younger brother Dino. You gotta hand it to him, Tata knows best, lol
But the bigger winner today is Rebic. Did you see the footwork leading up to the goal? He didn’t use the lažnjak this time, but he sure as hell made it look good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB2wEWTYfKQ
Because he’s collecting the ball at our 16. That’s why they think that he’s practically a defensive mid. If he doesn’t collect the ball their, Croatia doesn’t get out of its own end.
Modric plays the positions he’s always played, not sure why people think he’s a deep player?
With regards to Halilovic, nobody is saying he shouldn’t have the freedom to take players on and create, sometimes he has the opportunity to pass to a player in a better scoring position and he doesn’t pass it…that was the point, nothing more…I love the kid!
*doesn’t
Anyone notice Rebic, since being scolded by Stimac and Kovac, second-guess himself today a few times and how he chose to pass instead of take the individual initiative? I saw it. With a guy like Rebic, that kind of consideration could actually hurt his game. They need to teach the kid to only pass the ball when he has absolutely no shot at charging forward. I hope figuring out when not to be selfish becomes a problem for him.
Also, I tend to think the more selfish he is the better he will be for Croatia. He strikes me as that type of player. Time will tell.
Modric isn’t playing deeper, Modric is right where he belongs with this Croatia team. If he doesn’t play in that role, Croatia hurts big time. He’s the only man on the field preventing complete and utter meltdown in the defensive end.
His role is critical. Besides, he generates our attack from the defensive end. That’s just how it works. Find a guy as good as Niko Kovac to (someone suggested Rakitic should play deep hahahhaha Isuse!!!) play along with Modric, and then watch Modric explore the offensive game and exploit the opposition. Until that happens, you will see Modric commanding the team from that very deep-lying position. This Croatia team can’t function any other way. Simple lack of personnel.
U tell em Jarac my Hajduk , & USA Brother ! Ziva Disi ? Bog , Hrvati , USA , Champion L.A. Galaxy , Hajduk , i HNS !!!
@ARMADA87
If Pamic wins a spot on Chievo’s first team and plays regularly in Serie A, then he has to be given a shot at our LB position (and I actually like Strinic).
Re: Halilovic
This kid will be a stud. Not sure why everyone keeps comparing him to Modric (they don’t play the same way). Modric wasn’t even on anyone’s radar when he was 17 (although I don’t expect Halilovic to make as drastic an improvement as Modric did in those years).
I just hope Halilovic avoids Tottenham like the plague. I think his dad really sees what Levy is like and has fears over Alen’s development on that team. The Halilovics are purposely driving up their demands if they have to put Alen in a risky situation. I’ll bet they wouldn’t even make half those demands if a team like AC Milan came knocking. But right now, it looks like Spurs are the only team willing to pay the 15M pricetag Mamic wants. It would be funny if to see if the Halilovics can drag this out for another year and leave on a Bosman transfer, lol.
@ Ziva
Robert Jarni was a BEAST!
@ capital 55
Agree with you about Rebic and Halilovic. They are energetic attackers and should be encouraged to take on defensers.
Eduardo has always come through for us. Start him against Serbia as he will have a calm presence around goal.
Need to score early in Belgrade as a 0-0 score will give the fans belief. I say go out with an attacking crew. Serbs have trouble creating scoring opportunities. Dominate the ball.
well ziva and golden child
US beat bosna, u guys are riding the mujo cock way to much that havent proved shit and there qualifying group is weak. PS golden child, US of A has been more accomplished in WC in recent history then cro, let alone bosna who has never qualified for a major tourney.
Ziva i feel bad for u bet agains cro and think bosna will be ranked higher haha
some of yous say that halilovic is at times selfish, and there are instances where he is, but i think that is just what this team needs. Its about fucking time someone grabbed the ball, put their head down and ran at someone. We have become so predictable in attack. 90% of our offense comes from the right side with a Srna cross and the occasional lets pass the ball 50 times to each other in tight like Mandzo and Eduardo did a few times today instead of smashing it at goal. Rebic and Halilovic are the only two that run at someone and dont give a shit about shooting from where they are. Modric is sitting further back every game we play and our offense is hurting big time from that
#StillnotaRakiticfan
fucking Stimac..
still doubt to have a good decision about the lines up ..
Listen to me !!
…………… …..Mandzukic….. …………..
Ivica Olic……..Eduardo……….Halilovic
…….Kovacic…..Modric……Darijo Srna
Strinic……Corluka……Vida……………..
………………. Pletikosa ………………..
@armadada
Its a good question. Stimac said they’ll most likelu go back to Strinic.
Is it just me or is there a lack of discipline for this team. You could hear stimac yelling for guys to get back multiple times, and guys would just trot back. Lack of respect for Stimac or the fact that it was a friendly?
Carli is gonna be fucking all the chicks in brasil u say?
Hemay have to worry about running into a brasilian tranny !
@Cro v Ant
YES!!!
I was hoping we’d bring Sammir along for that though… 🙂
HNS just hung on ! Fala Bogu !! @ Ziva , & all the people who said the USA will Not Win – great pick ! I Told the USA would WIN !! Ha Ha ! The U.S. is Better than U Think ! Naprid Bili ! Bog , Hrvati , USA , Champion L.A. Galaxy , Hajduk , i HNS !!!
@ Poglavnik
You’re right, Eduardo HAS to be in Brasil with us. After all, we need an interpreter. 🙂
ok i just woke up and didnt see the game since it was 4am my time. Looks like we SMASHED EM !! FUCK YUEAHHH !!
lol
any highlights at all ?
only good things are how did the young guys go? How did REbic and Halilovic play overall ?
Let me get on my LB broken record here…
I don’t know why Stimac (and Bilic before him) have not given Manuel Pamic a shot… I know he was included in some lineups and was suppose to play in the NT vs. Prva Liga All Stars game, but c’mon……. the dude has over 100 appearances for a respectable Sparta Prague team between 09-13 that usually made it to Europe and now he plays for Chievo in Serie A and he’s still only 26 – why are we playing guys out of position or trying out youngsters from the HNL when we have a natural LB, who established himself at decent clubs?
Granted, I’ve sen a number of highlights of Pamic and never saw him play a full match, but at this point if he can just be a solid LB who can hold his own in defense and make an occasional run up the flank, what are we waiting for? Why are we bothering with unreliable options? Or trying out kids?
Cro sucks … Stimac is an idiot , i think we need a good coach BRING BACK KRANCJAR CICO !!!!!
Whats the score with belgium and france? More importantly, who in the hell is gonna stop that big black dude from Belgium with the hair dreads from croatia? Simunic? lol this is soooooooo bad. How can things change so badly from March?
I read an earlier quote on here…someone said our forwards suck??? If anything, I think we are seeing a very inconsistent team and that is Stimac’s responsibility! I’ve read about more politics since he’s taken over than I did almost the entire time Bilic was there…there isn’t a whole difference in the main personnel of this team, if anything I thinks its improved (player selection) from when Bilic was in charge but just too many inconsistincies…and Stimac seems to be dramatic…not sure I like it!
That was pathetic, honestly, fuckin pathetic
Tme will fix that for Halilovic. He is not going to learn anything from Modric or anyone else after being around him for 2 days leading up to friendly games.
Halilovic is trying to prove that he belongs on the national side right now and that is why he is going for the highlight instead of the easy ball. He’ll be fine long term.
surprised the big boys on the team aren’t putting him in his place when he doesn’t pass… you would think he would be learning from modric and how unselfish he plays
its a shame edurardo not playing more, guessing he makes more as a sub in ukraine then a starter somewhere else? shit pretty well still everytime he plays for us he scores
I get what Ziva means about Halilovic…although he could be the most impressive player and creating several opportunities, he could just as well take momentum away from his team by being selfish! Many players get frustrated when they create space or an opening and are in a scoring position and then not get the ball…Halilovic tends to get a little selfish sometimes.
I do like the way he plays though…he needs someone to teach him how to make better decisions…I guarantee you if he ends up with a big team in Europe that will change!
anyone have high lights of game… i only caught last couple of minutes
is there anyone else that can be subbed in at LB that is not natural position?
@Cousin, I’m by Eaton Canyon by all the rich white folks.
You know who is also dreaming about Brazil??????? Corluka. Can you imagine the damage he can do and all the STDs he can pick up with the reputation the Brazilian women have?
The only thing i took away from this game is a reconfirmation that Eduardo HAS to be in Brazil with us. If we make it…
@ Misko,
Pasadena? I know you better than you think. I’m sure you live up north of the 210 in shitty Pasadena with all the Crnci.
Halilovic will be fine. He forces some things (that has been his biggest issue with Dinamo so far) trying to create the spectacular instead of making the smart play. Experience will fix that. You can see the talent.
TheGoldenChild – it’s all good, our opinions is what we are all on here for anyway.
Is there a LB on our younger teams that is playing exceptionally well? Rebic has been playing well even though its too early to call him a stud.
@Nije
I disagree, but that’s all opinions. US is really trying, and I give them credit for the comeback but I don’t think we see that at a competitive level.
@left back controversy
I think we all need to realize that LB is a position we are screwed at. If we did something like Srna, Corluka, SChilde, Vida….i’d feel a lot more comfortable.
I’m still not a fan of Halilovic, but he had some nice shots
The Serbia match is just what we need!
I’m glad we play them before the Belgians.
PUSI KURAC KO TE JEBE
MOZEMO I MI BEZ TEBE
FEDERACIJOOOOOOI
Only other option at LB is Jarni.
I’ll say this……….Serbia losing 1-0 to columbia is more impressive than our 3-2 win.
For the record I’m in Pasadena CA. Born in L.A. raised outside of Daruvar. Anything else you want to know just email me at mark@knop.com Some of you internet tough guys are really annoying as hell and as worrisome as a cloudy day.
Who else is out there that we can tryout at left back??
I think Strinic was decent until last season. Let’s hope he can regain his form again.
Some of you girls like to talk shit and get your panties in a bunch when someone points out the truth.
Cousin, I’d crawl back in my hole, but your moms not home yet. 🙂
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Those two are no better than Strinic. Strinic has had good games for Croatia, but he’s been pegged…
Does anyone know if there is a way to watch the game on replay later, similar to when the games are held on ESPN3.com?
I don’t know about you guys but did any of you see anything better out of the two left backs today then what Strinic has displayed in the past? I sure didn’t.
Funny, I’m an anonymous troll….you put a made up name on here like everyone else and I’m the anonymous troll?
You’re brilliant.
Well, Robben is a star on a chamions league winning team with tremendous history and you are an anonymous troll. So…….I suppose youre doing better. I dont feed trolls.
“Freedom costs a buck o five!”
All the games today were friendlies and are in way a reflection of how these countries will perform in competitive circumstances. That goes for the serbia, germany and BiH loss.
Go back into your hole Misko, I’ve got to get back to work.
One more thing, ‘MURICA!
Where do you live Mishko, are you from that country? LOL
Mishko – The US team is loaded with players not from this country?
modric cant be playing back like that. hes the best attacker we have. put him in the front and rakitic in the back.
Where do you live? Are you FROM that county? What if you wanted to play international soccer and the country that you were born in and accepted you would let you play? Would you? Everyone in the US came from somewhere else, no such thing as an “Ethnic American” unless you are a fucking native. Are we supposed to have a bunch of indians running around? So what, in a country of 314 million we have blacks. Canada has blacks on their team as well, the US has no choice but to have blacks play.
@Cousin. I highly doubt it. The U.S. reminds me of France. Teams loaded with people not from the country. And if the players don’t make it in sports they turn back into negros.
Are you a negro?
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3-4 my bad*
oh yeah, my name is Ziva Isitna….
TheGoldenChild – 2-4 buddy, i still think they are equally matched at full strength at the moment. BiH hasn’t beat any top tier teams their group sucks.
Fuck, I was so gonna put money on a Northern Ireland upset!
Fuck those miserable Russian cunts!
@Misko,
I’ll root for a black dude over a Mujo any day of the week.
Robben is a world class turd. Same move everytime sprinting down the right side to make the left-footed shot on net. Can’t stand the guy.
My name is Anon, certainly better than Ernest, fucknuts.
I don’t get why some hrvati have such a hardon for Bosna, aside from the obvious reasons…
You don’t see Istrijani cheering for Italy or Slovenia just cause small sections of both countries are in Istria (the overall region, not the zupanija)
Anybody else pick up Joze Altidore for their CS.Com fantasy premier league? I’m beginning to feel that that was a good choice. Three against Bosna and the US puts up four unanswered against them!
LOL Robben is world class, comparing him to Robben is a compliment, are you slow? Slow enough not to have a name attached to your comment at least.
@Misko
I’ll talk about the US game all fucking day when they are beating your Mujos 4-2. They’d have beaten us the way we played today.
Jelavic should definitely be our enforcer considering his family’s connections.
And guess where they’re from?… 🙂
@Cousin, I bet you’re jerking off to the hat trick negro from the U.S.?
@nije
Also if you’re referring to Donovan. He wasn’t even considered A team until this recent Gold Cup.
Ernest says:
I beleive I pointed out that Halilovic is basically Robben (head down and plow) before the portugal game even.
He’s fucking 17 years old, what were you doing at 17?!?
@Misko,
Crawl back under your bridge you fucking troll. I made what, one, maybe two, comments about the US game? Go fucking sit on a Mujo dick and spin you fucking cunt.
England 2-2 Scotland, as if its much of a consolation
whoever is celebrating this win – you’ve failed yourself
@nije
Even with their two best players, they lose to Bosnia 80% of the time. I bet my first born on that.
LOL Colombia is not excatly inferior to Serbia…quite the contrary actually. Also, I beleive I pointed out that Halilovic is basically Robben (head down and plow) before the portugal game even. Having said that, we could use that on the wing. Ive never seen a team so focused on wing play without any actual good wingers…seems not to make sense.
@ Cousin. How big is your mouth, because you do suck a lot of U.S. cock. What size dress do you wear?
Oh, yeah…
Lichtenstein dangerous on the counter and impressive today. Croatia – disappointing. Not supposed to happen to an 8th ranked team. Just poor stuff from Croatia. Poor, poor, poor. With not much time to manage a recovery.
Rooting for Bosna is tantamount to treason. You heard it here first.
This Johannsen kid for the US is solid. Good steal from Iceland.
Imocanin Rebic & Eduardo save Croatia again – what else is new?
Nice chemistry between the two. Hope Stimac jots that down in his notes. Probably not.
Serbia lose 0-1 to Columbia, Germany losing to Paraguay….those nations better also shut down their programs, losing to inferior opponents.
TheGoldenChild – The US isnt playing two of their best players so its still a toss up for me. I would like to see them play each other when it really counts.
Ante B,
no Croat should be cheering for Bosna
Guy’s looked good for short times when down and they wated to score, just a friendly i hope!
Go fuck yourself Misko, you think that was a good game? You think we played well? Fuck off, that was pathetic football, thank god we played against Liechtenstein, cause we’d be fucked against a quality opponent.
Ziva Istina says:
halilovic has a lot of Robben in him (and that is not a good thing)
He’s also only just turned 17!
Jelavic = enforcer.
Why not. he cant score goal anymore and he is a hercegovac. All he is missing is the shaved head, leather jacket and gold chain.
LOL Booing Kljestan
Only reason US has a fighting chance. Salihovic and Ibisevic both pulled in the 45th, along with a good defender and midfielder. The US will count this as another GREAT game, but realistically they’d be screwed against BiH’s first team.
“5-0” for sure
Weak Sauce- we didn’t look like a top 50 team- What ever that looks like-
Bright spot-Young Kids brought energy…
this needs to be pointed out…….Our third goal was a result of a flop by Srna which rsulted in the free kick for the header.
@Cousin, you’re an idiot.
phew we kept the result!
Dont care that we won. Pathetic performance.
US game is great
Is Jelivic our enforcer?
halilovic has a lot of Robben in him (and that is not a good thing)
GOING NUTS FOR THE US GAME! Ljubuski is rooting for the US against the BiH. I think Hercegovci hate these balije more than cetnici
Halilovic is a gunner… Look like he wants a goal bad! Especially after Rebic netted one…
Fool don’t say the score. people are recording that game.
Halilovic wants a goal.
Bravo Eduardo!
Although it looks like Jelavic might have gotten his head on it on the replay?
US puts two in up against Bosnia in five minutes. But what the hell is going on against Liechtenstein???
Sweet
GOAL DUDU!!!
Lovren in, where’s Iggy?
wow and they set this game up against Lichtenstein to get the teams morale and confidence up before serbia and it backfired on them.
@ anon – You must be new to this website or not really pay attention to who writes what. I’m one of the biggest positive homers here…but, what I’ve seen lately has me worried – with reason.
Poor forwards with no help in sight.
I’ve been watching soccer for almost 50 years – you?
another goal in the BiH game!
hopefully the guys got some food food last night and drank a bit with their per diem…only way to explain this sranje.
2-2 rethink your headlines boys
NICE FUCKING SHOT by Halilovic. I thought it was Modric.
Halilovic almost netted one!
Also a goal in the BiH game….wont say for who those cause i know some are recording it.
In all honesty, id probably be staring at the beautiful mountains if I was playing in Liechtenstein like all our defenders have been doing
KILLER COUNTER ATTACK GOAL.
nice goal
Somewhere in italy, Livaja is banging his head against the wall after watching that rebic goal.
OK- this is silly
The Fuck is going on!?!?!
WHAT- That’s nuts-
back to the 8th spot on the fifa rankings
wow
WOW
A U PICKU LIJEPU MATERINU
@Poglavnik………..I love hercegovci. I juist don’t like the criminal element.
halilovic being stingy could have gave the ball to jelavic for a goal
we are back to the 4th spot on the fifa listing hahahaha
ANYBODY SEE THE BAD BLUE BOYS ZAGREB BANNER WITH THE ANTI MAMIC SIGN NEXT TO ZENICA?!
FUCKING SOLID!!!!!!!
@Ziva that is his stereotypical goal from the 2013 U20 World Cup in Turkey… up the left wing, cuts inside and powerful shot off right foot into the goal. He’s got good pace, strength and shot for still being a kid
Remeber, Kovac had some bad things to say about Rebic as well.
Very calm on the ball- Nice
I just let out a big OoOOOOOOOOh in the office. Beauty.
great goal
only a dalmatinac could save our asses lol 😉
sick goal but im still scared
@Ante B.
Hercegovina is the shit!
Don’t ever listen to Ziva in that regard…
Ha, so a kid who learned to play the game in the US and waited for a US call-up has scored goals for Bosnia against us… I know I’m late to the party, but I do love irony.
Man, if Iggy actually believes things he sees on CNNNN, I fear for the future of you Aussies.
Got to admit that was a nice goal.
what a nice Rebic-style goal!
Mishko & I called it!!!
Rebic!
GOAL REBIC!
HALILOVIC!!!!
Finally something to get a little excited for.
ALEN HALILOVIC on for Modric!
MY LAST SHOT OUT FROM LJUBUSKI!
AJMO HRVATSKAAAAAA!
Ljubuski is one of if not the most hardcore places I have ever been to in my life.
2:1!!!!!!!!!!!!
@nije bitno……..true. that worls in his favor
wtf kind of header was that
Everytime you guys say its supposed to be in 4-0 5-0 range for cro we lose. we gotta stop saying that shit.
Who’s Stimac going to blame for this game? No Strinic to blame i wonder who it will be?????
@Ziva, you are one hating son of bitch.
me too Mishko!
ANTE REBIC on for Olic!
I like this sub Rebic
Listen boys, there is no Nikola Kalinic on this roster to save our ass today.
@Armada LOL I am from Kvarner otoci but the otok is technically the last one before Dalmatia so you may have a point! And I work from home, I’m in equity comp been here almost 15 years and wife stays home to raise the boys so I get to spend a lot of time with them
@Bobby V
Yeah, it’s a long qualifying cycle and shit happens. Sports is full of up’s and down’s. Wait until the qualifying ends to judge.
People like you on here criticizing minute by minute, and when the dust settles and they are off to Brazil you and your kind are silent until you can start bitching again.
Probably never played a serious sport in anger in your lives.
Dude has balls to kick out “the best player” on that squad and doesn’t give a shit. Thats management skills right there.
First……..Modric should ne even be playing today more than a half. He just got back from the US.
Second………a loss would be the best thing to happen to this team.
Kovac didnt take shit from Livaja and to me it all starts from there.
I like Kovac. Shit, i like any diaspora hrvat, but what has Kovac done in coaching.
We need an experienced person.
@Poglavnik, I agree. This is horrible.
You cant force Modric to hustle against a team like Lichtenstein.
@ anon – Is losing 0-1 at home to Scotland an indicator of anything?
This long ball bullshit is just that, bullshit.
All you super positive fans really think this acceptable?
I think its a fuckin disgrace, especially after the Scotland game!
@ nepoznat
are you a dalmatinac?
how are you lounging around the house, drunk on a Wednesday afternoon watching the NT?
do you work? if so, perhaps I need to get into your field.
Stimac out Kovac in!
I’d bet the house that the game ends 1-1.
We’ve just gifted this team, ranked 148 in the world, with what it seems, the best result in their country’s history.
And honestly, I don’t feel that bad about it. Hopefully, as Ziva mentioned, Puppet Suker and Strucnjak Stimac start backstabbing each other, ripping each other in the press, playing the blame game and Stimac is out as NT manager.
Over/under on Stimac being gone within 48 hours?
Nikice will score soon!
Mishko, bravo!
Svaka ti cast.
even in friendlies in Vaduz, Liechtenstein
You people are too much, would no doubt shit your pants if you were ever on the sidelines actually running a team.
It’s a friendly, chillax.
Seems to me the all-knowing Ziva has said on more than one occasion that friendlies are no indicator of anything….
Modric probably has the itch now too after nailing a few too many hollywood skanks.
while I am almost drunk and almost out of zivjeli, let me thank our fans. it’s always nice to see our fans as they always represent and there are checkers and tons of zastave in the front row ALWAYS!
Where is the one point we need to finish second in our group going to come from? Not going to happen playing like this.
@Ziva, they’re probably discussing people online being haters that did nothing. Just my guess.
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What do you guys think was more likely at haltime of the Cro game:
Stimac discussing strategy and tactics or Corluka complaining to his teammates about a rash and strange itch that he has around his balls.
I think we know the answer.
hvala @Mishko & guys… I re-started my stream and that seems to have fixed my delay
hvala Poglavnik, makes sense. Who was Vuko in for, Badelj?
FUCK Vukojevic***
vukjevic*****
No love…..just being honest.
Mandzukic
@Nepoznat, they’re doing the subs right now, Jelavic etc. Whistle just blew.
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I like the Jelavic sub.
He’s looked hungry lately!
Jelavic on… didn’t see who it was for
Why put Vukovic in. He should never be called up again.
and to think we have been looking forward to this game since the disastrous June matches!
OK, no more comments about that game
Ziva with a little love for the Hercegovci!
Very nice 🙂
@Ziva I am DVRing the Bosna game to watch it tonight. Please post minimal spoilers if you can help it… hvala
USA getting bitched by Bosnia 2-0. They constantly giving the ball away.
@Mishko can you post when the 2nd half starts for your stream so I can see if I am still 4 minutes behind
I suggest for those of you in the USofA to tune into ESPN2. The best team from the balkan region is playing.
1-0 Scotland, 11th minute 🙂
BiH up 2-0 now, totally agree with CousinBilo
I disagree with three strikers
what are the chances of stomach losing his job if we lose?
God you’d think Rakitic would be better at heading the ball.
Dudes got like an eighthead to work with!
I would love nothing more than a tie………..only so I could see Stimac and Puppet Suker start to squirm and backstab each other.
I’m back on the Strinic bandwagon lol
Veliki Hajduk would have at least played 0-0 with these guys first half lol
Rakitic is growing his hair back so he can head the ball better!
Bring back Bilic
Smart bet Ziva!
You could’ve gotten some great odds for that one I would think.
I think we NEED this trip to Beograd to light a fire under our asses!
No positives at all too take from that half. Disgrace
Easy game haha
liechtenstein is looking confident. wow. we may lose.
nearly scored a someonelse type goal!
“Olic” not Olis, his Greek nemesis.
Great shot by Olis from (guess where!) outside the box!
I don’t think Milic has looked that bad going forward.
@Mishko haha don’t even remind me about Mamic right now until we score again!
OK, thanks…….I bet a friend that BiH would overtake us by the end of the WC.
time to call up Niko Kovac to manage our repka. i like his style. i think growing up in germany gave him that no bull shit mentality. Stimac is a sick fuck
@GoldenChild I think Milic thought Stimac told him he WASN’T playing today
@Nepoznat, if you look at my comment from almost 20 minutes ago I said that Milic looks like a liability. Poor passing definitely, defense he’s a 5. Is Mamic trying to sell him or something?
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@Ziva confirmed no, they’d still be 50 or so points behind us. And that’s highly unlikely anyways
I think Milic thought Stimac told him he was playing midfield.
@Ziva No, I do not think so
@Mishko I blame Milic for not marking down the wing and allowing the cross in the first place
for those of you who know the FIFA rankings……if Bih were to win today (probably a good bet they do) and we were to tie our game…….can BiH overtake us in the FIFA rankings.
finally saw the goal… Milic has been terrible all day, take him off at half time
link is: http://sportska-tv-wizi.blogspot.com/p/liche-hrvatska.html
That goal was Corlukas fault. I don’t think he knew a man was coming. BAD communication.
USA game is already much more entertaining. Hrvatska is so one sided and not dynamic. All deep crosses from outside backs.
back in the 8th spot on fifas ranking
There goes our shut out
Soooo, any chance Zuti is looking for a coaching job right now?
link to game?
BiH scores. 7th minute.
Mujos strike early, Dzeko with the rebound of his first shot into an open goal.
number one badelj isnt going to play against serbia and number two neither will Vida. Dont understand what they are doing out there. I understand our left back scenario and that hes trying out milic…
Wow!
Fuck me i was talking about the missed header not the fucking goal!
We should be no where near the top 10!
unfortunately after the 2 losses in June the best we can hope for, and what we NEED to be shooting for, is 7th and the last seeded team in Brazil
we may know more after today (Portugal plays Netherlands and we are expected to win our match) and *may* control our own destiny
JESUS CHRIST REALLY!?!
And giving up that cross and scoring chances put us back down to 8th…
wow…way to let these guys hang around. playing like shit.
i think that goal put us back in 4th place in the fifa rankings lol
wow my stream is way behind, I just saw the goal now
So….Olic crosses the ball to Mandza who then heads it to Da Silva for an “Olic-style” goal.
Ziva
Women love the stuff Rakitic does. Times have changed you must be over 40.
Viva Brazil!
Rakitic showing nice hustle to steal the ball and scream down the right flank and puts in a pretty good cross, only for Ivica to head it clear over the goal
Modric draws a foul 35 yards out and nearly dead center, Darijo takes a shot and the goalie has to do a double fist punch save to knock it away for the corner
Nice goal.
Milic looks like a BIG liability.
LOL @ the Mujos booing the National Anthem
Rakitic hairline is worse than Lebron James’ hairline.
@Ziva, you gay bro?
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ok my belly is full of lamb and red wine, plus fresh veggies from the garden. I can now settle into the match fully!
U BOJ, U BOJ… ZA NAROD SVOJ!!!
I got to say……Rakitic with his little headband looks like a barbie doll
how are you posting during the match and shouldn’t you be paying attention, you are starting at center half!
What kid of analysis is that: If we don’t bag at least 3 goals in this half we are in some trouble moving forward to Serbia.
Good lord……
If we don’t bag at least 3 goals in this half we are in some trouble moving forward to Serbia.
I predict the US playing a close game with the Mujos. 1-1 or 2-2. I’m making this prediction solely on the fact that the US has a Mujo between the pipes who isn’t half bad and will be their MOTM.
Off topic, but what do you think Carli said to put that grin on Luka’s face before the match? Čarli being the dog he is I think I have a good idea of what it had to do with
that’s at least 2 or 3 bad back passes from Milic to Vida already… the first one was so weak it only made it halfway to Vida and the Liechtenstein guy probably didn’t even have to run to intercept it
HEAVY HEAVY passes.
Dirty meg right there by Modric.
Overall not impressed yet. a bit sloppy.
game started… what was Milic thinking with that back pass to Vida?
nista
@Nepoznat thank you so much for the link. Excellent.
great stat Bilo, hvala!
better visualization of the formation:
http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2013/08/797031_Croatia.jpg
Olic and Mandzukic are gonna wear the grass right out of that six yard box!
You guys know the Liechtenstein is the only team to EVER lose to San Marino?
sweet, a non-442!!!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BRpZCDCCQAAo6rM.jpg:large
4231
Pletikosa
Srna – Corluka – Vida – Milic
Modric – Badelj
Rakitic – Eduardo – Olic
Mandzukic
Fucking GLEE COMMERCIALS!??!?!?! JESUS!
Yuo cunts are fucked, take it easy!
Thats not Teletubbies, damn it!…
Anyone else remember Goran Ivanisevic during his Wimbledon winning run talking about watching Teletubies in the mornings during the tournament? I bet that might have had something to do with it being aired in Hrvatska.
serbia in Spain…….
as for the HRT2 stream………for any hrvati who like to smoke the green grass, this would be perfect for them.
Why is Serbia playing such a better team? Where is the game? In Serbia , Columbia or Swizterland?
lol sorry about that, the game is on in 30 minutes but I guess the HRT2 stream is live already
Thats why the youth are so fucked up. They watch this shit on HRT.
WTF IS THIS TELETUBIES SHIT
Here is a Veetle stream for the match, Sportska just sent it to me:
http://sportska-tv-wizi.blogspot.com/p/liche-hrvatska.html
I think the boys will sleep walk through this one and only win 2-0, 3-0
Can’t really remember the last time we blew the doors off someone, like 5-0, 6-0, etc.
If anything, this game against Liechtenstein should help getting some scoring confidence back to our forwards – who pretty much suck at the moment.
I will be watching the game in a kafic in Skabrnja 🙂
@SGT
I’m saying BiH will crush the US.
Hrvatska 3 – 0
Everyone forgets that USA couldn’t beat Belgium a few months back. US back line is really really weak and hasn’t really been tested by the CONCACAF riff-raff they have been playing, at the same time BiH’s WCQ group is also a striker’s playground.
But, I’m sure the Mujo forwards will pull them apart pretty easily. BiH does have guys who can score goals from all sorts of places on the field (unlike MandOlic).
Hrvatska wins 5-0
BiH wins: 3-1
@TGC, are you saying the mujos will loose?
US is going to get stomped on today. You can throw some money on that.
Full squad vs full squad they would still lose. I would say 6 out of their last 7 wins have come against sub par competition. That impressive streak has also been from a “B squad” playing in the Gold Cup.
@nepoznat, hi, buddy, is the game soon or tomorrow?
Roja Rirecta may have it:
http://www.rojadirecta.me/
the sportska-tv one I posted above yours may have it, or maybe this:
http://firstrowus1.eu/watch/200980/1/watch-liechtenstein-vs-croatia.html
does anybody have a link for the game
What is everyone doing for the game? I am taking a late/long lunch from work and having pecena janjetina with some leftover ajvar plus some cucumber & string beans from my garden. I still can’t find Karlovacko pivo since they were bought so I am having some Babic
I contacted Sportska who told me they will be streaming the game, but I am suspicious that it won’t be televised. Notice it’s the only link that doesn’t say Flash next to it:
http://sportska-tv.com/
and I think I recall the last Liechtenstein friendly from a few years ago was also not televised. However it’s been a while so hopefully it will be streamed
Only thing working against BiH today is the location of the game…..Sarajevo. The team prefers to play its qualifers in Zenica.
Mujos couldn’t beat Mexico in 2 friendlies a couple years back. U.S. today is playing better then the Mexican team of 2 years ago. Mujos are also better now then they were a couple years back, so I’m thinking a remi today will be the final result between the two sides.
Yes, Bradley is in the USA squad today.
I don’t think a result is important for Klinsmann and the USA today. I think they want to see how some of these new guys do and if they can be counted on for future call ups.
I say:
Mujos – 3
Yanks – 1
@Ziva – Donovan and Dempsey are one of the best on the U.S. side but Bradley by far has been the best for the U.S. as of late. Will he be playing today?
@Jarac……not riding anyone’s nuts. Just pointing out how good BiH has played this cycle.
@Nk Drava (Ludbreg) Hvala and will do!
@NN hvala!
@IvicA I agree it’s a lousy game, but it’s NO waste of time. I have been doing an analysis of the upcoming games and this friendly is vital to Croatia regaining 7th in the FIFA rankings which would get us seeded at the World Cup (assuming they use FIFA rankings again for seeding, as they are expected to do). I will be putting together a write-up for the site explaining the situation.
Ideally we need Portugal to drop points in one (or both) of their friendlies (Netherlands & Brazil)
US has an impressive streak going, but how many of those games were against World Cup caliber teams. Plus, US doesn’t have their best team in for this game (No Donovan or Dempsey). I bet on games, but I usually avoid friendlies because you never know how players and coaches approach it. I imagine BiH will ride their current momentum to a win.
@nepoznat – Keep the energy up-
i predict a 2-0 win
This game is a waste of time.
Not sure what our affinity is with constantly scheduling games with teams like Liechtenstein and Estonia.
I guess you could just play the young guys, but even if they play well, it was against a team with part time footballers on it. There are very few takeaways you can get from a friendly like this (other than sustaining injuries to your team)
nepoznat just keep posting and don’t listen to Cico, love your posts and energy for all levels of the Croatian national team as for Cico if anyone should stop it is him
U boj, U boj
Lets teach these motherfuckers a lesson. No mercy today.
Serbia has friendly with Columbia and we have Lichenstein?
Anything less than a comfortable thrashing will be a disappointment.
@Ziva:
Americans are confident, but they are used to beating up on Latin American countries with 200,000 people.
They beat the Slovenes in Slovenia, and most Americans lump all ex-Yugo countries as the same.
Re: Bosnia vs. USA
I am actually excited to see this one. Bosnia is trying to get to the top 10 ranking and are on quite a tear.
The USA hopefully pulls a rabbit out of their hat and doesn’t get smashed in Sarajevo.
Klinsman seems to be effective at locating American-Germans? and the squad seems to have depth, albeit not of the highest caliber.
@Croatia vs Antwerp:
The same reporter would have problems with Croatian stadiums,hell he might even get put in the slammer with Colin.
It is funny how Bosnia can field a team with poor infrastructure.
@Iggy:
It is OK, Americans think that all Australians drink Fosters while they kill kangaroos with their boomerangs.
Perhaps, it is hard to comprehend but America is quite large and quite diverse.
Living in Oregon is a lot different from living in NYC or Kansas etc.
Recently, I have had some interaction with a Kiwi, an Aussie from Brisbane and an Aussie who used to play on the Australian Olympic Water Polo team.
All three think that people work to hard in the NYC area and are more comfortable with the pace back home.
Did you watch my hilarious linked video?
Americans are really dumb, hey !?
how many sides in a triangle? I DONT KNOW.. THERE’S NO SIDES?
LOLLLLLLLLLROFLLL YANKS !!
I don’t even know anymore. Stimac said no mercy against Scotland and look what happened. So I’m hoping we win but if stimac decides to do something stupid (like play sammir) then I won’t be surprised if we lost
Ziva, lay of the mujos nuts dude ur starting to scare me. The US of A will win Tomorrow.
I’m psyched for the Bosnia game. Should be pretty interesting.
Also, an American reporter saw the condition of the stadium–and was appalled. He asked the Bosnians, if your stadiums are like this, what are your prisons like? Welcome to the Balkans.
Today’s hammer job against the Lichtenstein U-21 side was a prelude of things to come…Expect more of the same when Vatreni meet the senior team.
Would love to see a “Hand of Halilovic” goal. Lol
surely most americans couldn’t point out any country other than 4-5 on a map, though?
This is how Aussie tv views americans:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ3RrqBqk14
@Ziva
I’m sure most of the U.S fan base feel entitled to a victory against a team that most Americans couldn’t point out on a map.
Should be a great game though. Both teams have been in great form this year.
i just want to dye my hair bright red before i put a pic up again so that it will be a constant reminder of livaja to ziva. Dont worry you’ll be the first to know when its ready !
The U.S. will win easy . Iggy where r you and your cuntish look ?
haha ziva i thought u were gonna say
manzdukic with an olic goal,
olic with a mandzukic goal
(O.o)??
so, 2 x MANOLIC goals anyway.
but may as well play some kidsw i guess i mean its as good a chance as any that will arise.
i am gonna predict.. MANDZUKIC will score a long-range shot from just inside the halfway mark
JELAVIC will score 2 bicycyle kicks
LOVREN will also get on the scoresheet.
THANK ME LATER
I noticed the serbs are playing Columbia tomorrow. I’d say that is a tougher opponent than what we have.
Curious to see the USA-BiH game tomorrow and how the US media will react if BiH wins, as expected.
Nepoznat stop just stop
Mandzukic with an Olic-style goal
Olic with an Olic-style goal
Da Silva with a goal
There will probably be a few more.
Finally the Vatreni back in action!!! U boj, u boj, Za narod svoj
Ajmo Hrvatska!
Scotland should have been easy, hoping for at least four or five goals.Eduardo will score if he gets any time.