Croatia's group stage path at next summer's Euro 2020 tournament is now set. The Vatreni will open up their campaign against England in London on June 14th. Croatia then travel north to Glasgow, Scotland to face the Czech Republic on June 14th before their Group D finale takes place against Playoff C winner June 23rd. The playoff winner will be determined in March … [Read more...] about EURO 2020 Set! Croatia Get England & Czech Republic, Maybe Serbia
Archives for November 2019
Kovačić Scores 1st Chelsea Goal, Lovren Equalizes For Liverpool
By 12 CommentsMateo Kovačić is finally on the board at Chelsea! In Chelsea's Champions League match against Spanish club Valencia Wednesday night, Kovačić leveled the score at 1-1 in the 41st minute with a wonderful low, right-footed strike from 20 yards out. The match would end 2-2. Kovačić has been masterful in the Chelsea midfield the season - and although he rattles … [Read more...] about Kovačić Scores 1st Chelsea Goal, Lovren Equalizes For Liverpool
Atalanta Down Dinamo 2-0, Europa Season Now In Question
By 34 CommentsIt wasn't meant to be as Dinamo were outplayed by Italian side Atalanta Tuesday night in Champions League in a 2-0 loss. Sloppy defending and lack of discipline will cost Dinamo priceless points as they will now have to fight on the last day of the CL group stage to merely finish third and play in Europa League after the new year. They will host Manchester City next … [Read more...] about Atalanta Down Dinamo 2-0, Europa Season Now In Question
HNL Week 16
By Leave a CommentThe Eternal Derby never disappoints and Hajduk Split should be satisfied keeping Dinamo Zagreb at bay. The two rivals squared off at Maksimir Stadium Friday evening in a heavily contested match that left both teams with a single point to take home. Dinamo, who are knocking on the door of the Champions League knockout phase, are also leading in the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16
Croatians Around Europe *XII*
By 69 CommentsWhat a week around Europe it was for the Croatian contingent! Although he's not a household name in Croatian fan circles quite yet, you must remember the name Nikola Vlašić! You've probably seen his highlights in U-21 matches, but he's already making his way up in Zlatko Dalić's plans. The thing about Vlašić you have to love- he's not afraid to attack and he's not … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
An End Of An Era
By 47 CommentsI was surfing the web earlier today when I came across this CroatiaWeek article. And you know what happened next? I got bummed. I got nostalgic. Then I got bummed again. CroatiaWeek.com is right. We will never see the Vatreni wear this kit again. A kit that that will be remembered for generations - not only in Croatian sports history - but … [Read more...] about An End Of An Era
Euro 2020 Draw: Here’s What We Know
By 35 CommentsThe Euro 2020 draw takes place November 30th at noon (ET). It can be seen on ESPNNews in the United States. Croatia will be placed in Pot 2 which means they cannot play France, Poland, Switzerland, Netherlands, or Russia in group play. It also means they will not play in St. Petersburg/Copenhagen or Amsterdam/Bucharest because they cannot play Russia or the … [Read more...] about Euro 2020 Draw: Here’s What We Know
Croatia Down Georgia 2-1 In Pula, Perišić Scores Winner, Vlašić OK
By 59 CommentsCroatia Starting XI: Kalinić - Melnjak, Škorić, Jedvaj, Bartolec - Kovačić, Badelj - Perišić, Pašalić, Oršić - Rebić What I fear most in meaningless friendlies almost happened again; this time to Nikola Vlašić. Vlašić needed to be helped off the field Tuesday night in Pula but did walk off the pitch under his own power. It looked as if a Georgian player got Vlašić on … [Read more...] about Croatia Down Georgia 2-1 In Pula, Perišić Scores Winner, Vlašić OK
Croatia’s Qualified: What Now?
By 47 CommentsCroatia is officially qualified for next summer's 24-team Euro 2020 tournament. So what's next? Here's a few things/dates you should know: DRAW: The draw for Euro 2020 will take place November 30th at Noon (ET). There will be six groups of four teams chosen at the draw. However, because four additional teams will be known in March after the UEFA Nations … [Read more...] about Croatia’s Qualified: What Now?