For Croatian fringe players Dejan Lovren and Andrej Kramarić; Tuesday night did not fare well for either of them. Lovren got the start for Liverpool and Kramarić got the nod for Hoffenheim in their Champions League playoff round 1st leg. The winner of the tie would progress to the group stage.
Lovren was shaky in the first half on defense and was nearly called for a hand ball in the box after a missed clearance early. Moments later, Lovren was left flat-footed in the box defending the attack and made contact on the Hoffenheim player to concede the penalty.
Croatian striker Andrej Kramarić stepped up to the spot with a chance to score Hoffenheim’s first ever goal in European play, but hit it right at Liverpool goalie Simon Mignolet for the easy block. Kramarić would be quiet the rest of the game while Lovren’s 2nd half was much better. He defended well and nearly scored two goals off of headers. It looks as if Liverpool will march on. But what is with Croatians and missed penalty kicks?
Lovren foul, Kramarić penalty
A little too ironic?. No i really don’t think
It’s like an overhyped playerrrrrrr, by the Croatian mee ed ia,
It’s the poor Croatian, by the di asp oraaaaaaa,
And who ever thought, it figures
The guy calls himself the Truth but everything he spews is false. Ironic dontcha think!
Screw off truth troll.
My model continues to put Croatia at less than 50 percent to make it. They are hurt by having to play a tough road schedule
0-0 against Kosovo and lost 1-0 vs Turkey!
I hear you Ante. These pk problems have to go. I’m usually always optimistic about us making the big tournaments. But have to say I’m concerned about not going to Russia next year. Hope im wrong but this team has to be righted and soon.