It wasn't pretty my any means, but at the end of the day, the Vatreni are going through to the World Cup quarterfinals. After conceding a goal to Denmark inside the first minute of play, Croatia rebounded quickly with an equalizer three minutes later through Super Mario Mandžukić. And that would be it for goals for the rest of the match. Luka Modrić and … [Read more...] about Cardiac Croatians Take Down Denmark In PKs To Reach World Cup Quarters!
Archives for June 2018
How Croatia Should Line Up Vs. Denmark
By 20 CommentsHere are the XI Croatian players that "should" start versus Denmark on Sunday. It's the same lineup manager Zlatko Dalić started against Nigeria in Croatia's 2-0 World Cup opener. So why start these guys? Denmark, just like Nigeria, do not score tons of goals: read about Denmark here. The Danish defense is what they rely on to get results. … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Line Up Vs. Denmark
What Would You Do?..
By 42 CommentsWe couldn't have said it better ourselves! What would you sacrifice for a Croatian World Cup title in 2018? What if I told you the Vatreni get to put a "star" on their shirt this year but they would miss the next two World Cups all together? Or Modrić gets to lift the World Cup trophy in front of the entire planet but you would never be able to watch … [Read more...] about What Would You Do?..
Croatia Version 20.18: Team Of Destiny
By 57 CommentsThe Sweet 16 at the 2018 World Cup is set! Although we've already known who Croatia will play in the Round of 16, Denmark, the rest of the road was unknown- until now. The Vatreni not only steamrolled through Group D with convincing victories over Nigeria, Argentina and Iceland, but they have now been given a much more favorable road to the Final. … [Read more...] about Croatia Version 20.18: Team Of Destiny
Denmark: 5 Things You Need To Know
By 33 Comments1. Denmark are ideal Round of 16 opponents for Croatia. Looking at the brackets before the World Cup began, and knowing that Croatia's group would play France, Denmark, Peru or Australia in the next round, if they qualified; avoiding France needed to be the priority. With the Vatreni going a perfect 3-0 in group stage and France topping theirs, that ensured Croatia would play … [Read more...] about Denmark: 5 Things You Need To Know
Croatia v. Iceland Postgame Show From St. Anthony’s
By 82 CommentsThe team at CroatianSports.com breaks down Croatia's 2-1 victory over Iceland to complete a perfect group record, discusses Argentina's come-from-behind win to send Nigeria home and talks the Round of 16 matchup the Vatreni will have with Denmark on Sunday. Croatia finished the World Cup group stage with three wins over Nigeria, Argentina and Iceland. They scored seven … [Read more...] about Croatia v. Iceland Postgame Show From St. Anthony’s
Croatia Down Iceland To Finish Perfect In Group, Denmark Next
By 125 CommentsCroatia finished the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record for the first time in World Cup history after defeating Iceland 2-1 through an Ivan Perišić injury time winner Tuesday night. After already defeating Nigeria 2-0 and thrashing Argentina 3-0, the Vatreni did not need a result against Iceland to progress to the next round- but they got one … [Read more...] about Croatia Down Iceland To Finish Perfect In Group, Denmark Next
France Want No Part Of Croatia
By 42 CommentsThe French do not want to see a blazing hot Croatia team in the next round, Marca reported over the weekend. "Croatia are the best in that group, and we will do everything possible to not finish second," said French Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso. Manchester United star Paul Pogba said, "The best team in Group D is Croatia." France … [Read more...] about France Want No Part Of Croatia
Čilić, Ćorić Take Down Djokovic, Federer To Win Titles Sunday
By 16 CommentsTake the day off from thinking about the World Cup boys and girls! Go to church and get your prayers in; Croatia has a long way to go in Russia! It was a huge day for Croatian tennis! Marin Čilić defeated Novak Djoković in three sets to win the ATP 500 Queen's Club championship in London while Borna Ćorić took down 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer to win the … [Read more...] about Čilić, Ćorić Take Down Djokovic, Federer To Win Titles Sunday