The game against Poland might not mean anything on paper for the Croatians but make no mistake; we came to play in this tournament. Bilić has already said that he would not risk anything and is not going to play any starter who has already received a yellow card. Receiving a second yellow before the semifinal round calls for a next-game suspension. He will field players who … [Read more...] about ŠIMIĆ TO CAPTAIN CROATIA
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CROATIA CRUISIN’ INTO THE QUARTERS!!!
By 15 CommentsThat's right boys and girls, Croatia has already clinched the #1 seed in Group B with their 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday; all done with one more group game to play versus Poland this upcoming Monday. This is the first time ever that Croatia has won their group in a major tournament and also the first time we've made it out of group play since the 1998 World Cup in France. … [Read more...] about CROATIA CRUISIN’ INTO THE QUARTERS!!!
DARK HORSES PREVAIL
By 10 CommentsTournament 'dark horses', Croatia, proved today that the two wins over England were in fact not a fluke; that last match versus a lackluster Austria team did not show our true form and that our latest string of friendlies,well, were just friendlies. Don't get me wrong, we still have room to improve and many games left. I'm just happy the real Croatian team showed up today. I … [Read more...] about DARK HORSES PREVAIL
‘FANTASTIC TRIO’ TO START VS. GERMANY
By Leave a CommentSlaven Bilić has just been quoted in various Croatian newspapers that his new 'fantastic trio' will shine versus Germany. This trio includes the likes of Niko Kranjčar, Luka Modrić, and yes, Ivan Rakitić! It looks like Croatia will finally start with the much talked about 'super midfield' versus Germany with Ivica Olić as the lone striker atop. Petrić will start the game on the … [Read more...] about ‘FANTASTIC TRIO’ TO START VS. GERMANY