Josip Simunic
‘B’ SQUAD DOES THE JOB
By 6 CommentsHow well is Croatia running right now? Even their backup team is winning games at Euro 2008. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Poland was BAD! I was actually worried about the Poland encounter and thought it would decide the group B runner-up. Not the case. Poland played like they had already been eliminated from the tournament. Our guys were playing for pride and possible … [Read more...] about ‘B’ SQUAD DOES THE JOB
LINEUP VS. POLAND
By 2 CommentsSlaven Bilić has announced his starting lineup against Poland for today's match. Remember that Croatia has already won Group B making this game a friendly; if anyhting for them. However, Poland will be playing for their tournament lives. Should they win big and have a German slip-up, they could move onto the knockout round to play Portugal. Bilić has been quoted in … [Read more...] about LINEUP VS. POLAND
ŠIMIĆ TO CAPTAIN CROATIA
By 1 CommentThe 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
NEW ‘YELLOW CARD RULE’ CHANGES THINGS
By 2 CommentsAfter doing some research, I have just found out that UEFA has changed the 'yellow card rule' for Euro 2008. In previous years, if players had one yellow card in group play it was wiped away going into the knockout phase. Well that has all been changed for this summer's competition and now should be looked at under a microscope for the Croatian team who will be playing a … [Read more...] about NEW ‘YELLOW CARD RULE’ CHANGES THINGS
CROATIA FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED
By 2 CommentsCroatia have announced a Friendly vs. the Netherlands on February 6, 2008 in Split at Poljud Stadion. This will be the first match in a series of friendlies for both sides leading up to Euro 2008 in June where Croatia will be playing co-hosts Austria, Germany, and Poland in group play while Netherlands have been but in the 'group of death' alongside World Cup Champions Italy, … [Read more...] about CROATIA FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED
