FIFA World Cup: Belief is Croatia's biggest weapon vs Brazil in quarterfinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Belief is Croatia's biggest weapon vs Brazil in quarterfinals

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Croatia is one of the least populous countries who qualified for this World Cup, larger in that regard than only host Qatar. “Brazil has 200 million people, we only have 4 million,” Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić said Tuesday. “So we are pretty much like a suburb of a major city in Brazil.” Indeed, Croatia is one of the least populous countries who qualified for this World Cup, larger in that regard than only host Qatar. “We will always give everything we’ve got, especially this generation of players.” Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three spot kicks in Croatia’s penalty shootout win over Japan on Monday.

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Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Luka Modric high-fived and embraced his Croatia teammates after what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup. The day before the match, Morocco coach Walid Regragui described it as a “booby prize.” However, as the final whistle blew on Morocco’s historic run at the World Cup, the disappointment was clear to see. …

Croatia vs Morocco, Key battles: FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Qatar 2022
2 years ago

Croatia vs Morocco, Key battles: FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup knockouts can be cruel games. Here are three key battles expected in the match: Sofiane Boufal vs Luka Modric Sofiane Boufal has been one of Morocco’s architects of attacking along the flanks, be it the darting runs along the left, or dribbling past defenders. Croatia’s Luka Modric, left, and Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal challenge for the ball …

FIFA World Cup 2022, December 17: What are the matches happening in Qatar today?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022, December 17: What are the matches happening in Qatar today?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW To some, it’s little more than a meaningless exhibition match. To others, it’s a chance to become “immortal.” Third place play-off schedule Date Match Time Venue Third place play-off December 17 Croatia vs Morocco 8:30pm IST Khalifa international stadium The third-place playoff at the World Cup can be a confusing concept. “You are so disappointed, you’ve just lost a …

Croatia vs. Morocco at World Cup is about money, not prestige
2 years ago

Croatia vs. Morocco at World Cup is about money, not prestige

LA Times  

Morocco’s Noussair Mazraoui kicks the ball during a World Cup semifinal loss to France on Wednesday. Saturday’s World Cup consolation final will match teams that have already met in this tournament, Croatia and Morocco having played to a scoreless draw in their group-play opener. “All of those squad players have made a great contribution and haven’t played many minutes.” Soccer …

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory
2 years ago

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory

News 18  

Lionel Messi-led Argentina stunned Croatia in FIFA World Cup semi-final to the extent that even Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic could not help but marvel the performance of Lionel Messi. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot After Argentina sealed the game and …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic says Argentina under greater pressure than Croatia in semifinal
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic says Argentina under greater pressure than Croatia in semifinal

The Hindu  

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says the FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina will be a show of ‘strength of character’ by his players. Croatia, the runner-up of the 2018 World Cup, will take on two-time champion Argentina at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday night with an eye on becoming the first finalist at the Qatar World Cup. They are highly …

Croatia vs Argentina: ‘No limits’ for Zlatko Dalic in pursuit of the ‘extraordinary’ at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia vs Argentina: ‘No limits’ for Zlatko Dalic in pursuit of the ‘extraordinary’ at World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Indeed, perhaps it is the presence of Argentina in Tuesday’s semi-final that …

Croatia coach says Argentina under greater pressure at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia coach says Argentina under greater pressure at World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Coach Zlatko Dalic said skill and ‘strength of character’ had brought his team to the semifinal against Argentina. Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has insisted that Argentina are under greater pressure than his team heading into their World Cup semifinal clash in Qatar and spoke of his team’s “strength of character” as key to their advance through the tournament. Dalic …

FIFA World Cup: We've demonstrated strength of character, says Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic ahead of semi-final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: We've demonstrated strength of character, says Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic ahead of semi-final

India Today  

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has said that they have demonstrated strength of character throughout the course of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Speaking ahead of their clash, Dalic said he trusts his players who have demonstrated a high level of quality and strength of character. I do trust my players they have demonstrated a high level of quality, strength …

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina
2 years ago

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Croatia’s entry into the final of the 2018 World Cup was considered by many to be a miraculous one, considering how unheralded the side was coming into the tournament in Russia. Croatia’s Run-Up to Semifinal GROUP STAGE Croatia vs Morocco: 0-0 Croatia vs Canada: 4-1 Croatia vs Belgium: 0-0 Round of 16 Croatia vs Japan: 1-1 Quarterfinal Croatia vs Brazil: …

Slaven Bilic: Croatia’s secret? Thinking for ourselves – and no cliques
2 years ago

Slaven Bilic: Croatia’s secret? Thinking for ourselves – and no cliques

New York Times  

By Slaven Bilic, former Croatia defender and then manager; now Watford head coach. I don’t know how many teams were in consecutive World Cup semi-finals — and I’m talking big countries, so how does a nation the size of ours do it? My generation in ’98 — Zvonimir Boban played for Dinamo Zagreb and I played for Hajduk Split, together …

Messi will not be man-marked in semifinal: Croatia
2 years ago

Messi will not be man-marked in semifinal: Croatia

The Hindu  

Croatia will not attempt to stop Argentina superstar Lionel Messi by man-marking him but instead will focus on immobilising the entire team in their World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, they said. “We don’t have a specific plan yet for stopping Messi and usually we don’t concentrate on stopping one player but the entire team,” striker Bruno Petkovic told a news …

FIFA World Cup: Croatia’s masterful midfield trio key to WC dream
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Croatia’s masterful midfield trio key to WC dream

The Hindu  

Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was rightly hailed after his team’s stunning World Cup quarterfinal win over Brazil, but their midfield trio were also crucial. “I said several times that Croatia has the best midfield in the world,” proud coach Zlatko Dalic told a press conference after Friday’s game. “Brozovic, Modric and Kovacic -- if they are in the game I …

For Brazil fans, the ‘sadness is too much’ after World Cup exit
2 years ago

For Brazil fans, the ‘sadness is too much’ after World Cup exit

Al Jazeera  

Croatia stunned top-ranked Brazil and their legions of fans after defeating the Brazilians 4-2 on penalties in Qatar. It would be an understatement to say Brazil’s stunning defeat to Croatia on Friday at the Qatar World Cup was simply a disappointment that fans of Selecao Canarinho will get over in a few days. The five-time World Cup champions were on …

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals
2 years ago

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title. Modric converted one of the penalties as Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup on Friday, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time. ”And that’s the recipe for success.” Five of Croatia’s last six matches …

Croatia wins yet another penalty shootout at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia wins yet another penalty shootout at World Cup

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — When it comes down to a penalty shootout at the World Cup, count on Croatia to make it through. Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic got things started on Friday, saving the opening penalty attempt from Rodrygo. ”And that’s the recipe for success.” Livakovic had made several key saves throughout the match, but Neymar gave Brazil the lead …

FIFA World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shootout to reach semi-finals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shootout to reach semi-finals

Firstpost  

Croatia advance to the semi-finals, while Brazil will have to wait at least another four years before winning a record-extending sixth title. Doha: Croatia stunned favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. FIFA World Cup: Fixtures | Results | Points …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties, to meet Argentina in semi-finals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties, to meet Argentina in semi-finals

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup Croatia battled past tournament favourites Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the World Cup semi-finals following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. Croatia substitute Bruno Petkovic’s left-footed equaliser three minutes from the end of extra time drew his side level, breaking Brazilian hearts in Doha’s Education City Stadium. Livakovic parried another Paqueta shot five minutes …

Croatia vs Brazil highlights , FIFA World Cup quarterfinal updates: Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties and advances to semis
2 years ago

Croatia vs Brazil highlights , FIFA World Cup quarterfinal updates: Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties and advances to semis

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Croatia vs Brazil World Cup 2022 quarterfinal match at the Education City Stadium. 86’ Brazil with a counter-attack but the final ball does not come as Croatia gets back possession. 56’ Brazil sub: IN- Antony OUT- Raphinha 55’ Save: Neymar finds himself in a good position inside the box after he was played a …

Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Croatia has knocked tournament favourites Brazil out of the World Cup, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals after the score was even after 120 minutes. Through a tense opening half at the Education City Stadium on Friday, there was nothing to separate tournament favourites Brazil and Croatia, with both sides enjoying half chances in …

Croatia beat Brazil – Penalties, Neymar’s moment of genius and Gvardiol’s defence
2 years ago

Croatia beat Brazil – Penalties, Neymar’s moment of genius and Gvardiol’s defence

New York Times  

Croatia progressed to the World Cup semi-finals after beating Brazil on penalties. 8 of Croatia's last 9 KO ties went to ET TOURNAMENT ROUND WHAT HAPPENED Euro 2008 QF Lost to Turkey on pens Euro 2016 R16 Lost to Portugal AET World Cup 2018 R16 Beat Denmark on pens World Cup 2018 QF Beat Russia on pens World Cup 2018 …

World Cup: Croatia knocks out Brazil 4-2 in penalty shootout
2 years ago

World Cup: Croatia knocks out Brazil 4-2 in penalty shootout

LA Times  

Brazil’s Marquinhos lies on the ground as Croatia’s player celebrate after the penalty shootout at the World Cup on Friday in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup on Friday, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time. Five of Croatia’s last six matches at World …

‘Only Croatia can do this’ — breaking down the comeback that stunned Brazil
2 years ago

‘Only Croatia can do this’ — breaking down the comeback that stunned Brazil

New York Times  

Croatia celebrated “one of the greatest wins” after coming from 1-0 down in extra-time to beat Brazil on penalties in the World Cup quarter-final. We suffered a very painful defeat and we could have won.” The Athletic has spoken to those involve, drawn on tactical analysis and watched the drama that unfolded at Doha’s Education City Stadium to explain how …

FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash against Brazil similar to 2018 final: Croatia head coach Dalic
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash against Brazil similar to 2018 final: Croatia head coach Dalic

The Hindu  

Croatia in its relatively short World Cup history has exceeded expectations of most by finishing third on its debut in 1998 and reached the final in Russia four years back. Coach Zlatko Dalic, on eve of its quarterfinals game against Brazil, believed the clash would be as tough as the final against France in Moscow – the only World Cup …

Brazil vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal: Head-to-head record, previous WC games
2 years ago

Brazil vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal: Head-to-head record, previous WC games

The Hindu  

Brazil and Croatia are set to face off in the quarterfinal of the Qatar World Cup on December 9, which will be the third encounter overall between the sides in the tournament. Croatia, the 2018 World Cup runner-up, comes into the last eight after a nervy penalty shootout win over Japan, where its goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three Japanese spot-kicks. …

Belief is Croatia’s biggest weapon vs Brazil at World Cup
2 years ago

Belief is Croatia’s biggest weapon vs Brazil at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — In terms of population, there’s no contest between Brazil and Croatia. “Brazil has 200 million people, we only have 4 million,” Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić said Tuesday. “So we are pretty much like a suburb of a major city in Brazil.” Indeed, Croatia is one of the least populous countries who qualified for this World Cup. “We …

FIFA World Cup: Brazil’s quality is ‘terrifying’, says Croatia’s Dalic
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Brazil’s quality is ‘terrifying’, says Croatia’s Dalic

The Hindu  

Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic described their World Cup quarterfinal opponents Brazil as “terrifying” but backed his resolute side to rise to the enormous challenge they face. Croatia overcame Japan on penalties on Monday following a 1-1 draw after extra time, before tournament favourites and five-time champions Brazil sent an ominous message to their rivals with a dazzling 4-1 victory over …

Croatia going deep again at World Cup after shootout win
2 years ago

Croatia going deep again at World Cup after shootout win

Associated Press  

AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Croatia is going deep at another World Cup, and the team is taking the long route once again. Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks in Croatia’s 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout on Monday, securing a return to the quarterfinals for the runner-up in the 2018 tournament. On its surprising run to the final …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Dominik Livakovic Shines as Croatia Reach Quarterfinals With Penalty Shootout Win Over Japan
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Dominik Livakovic Shines as Croatia Reach Quarterfinals With Penalty Shootout Win Over Japan

News 18  

Croatia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Monday with a dramatic 3-1 penalty shoot-out win over Japan after a tense last-16 clash ended 1-1. Croatia now face either Brazil or South Korea in the last eight and continued midfield icon Luka Modric’s stay at his fourth and likely final World Cup. Japan vs Croatia Match Highlights FIFA World …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Croatia beats Japan 3-1 in penalty shootout to reach quarterfinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Croatia beats Japan 3-1 in penalty shootout to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three spot-kicks as Croatia beat Japan 3-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the third time after an enthralling 120-minute contest finished deadlocked at 1-1 on Monday. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Japan in the 43rd minute and Ivan Perisic headed the equaliser 10 minutes after the break but the …

Argentina vs Croatia: Who is Dominik Livakovic, CRO’s goalkeeper FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semifinal?
2 years ago

Argentina vs Croatia: Who is Dominik Livakovic, CRO’s goalkeeper FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semifinal?

The Hindu  

Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic continues to impress in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, with a great performance against Brazil in the quarterfinal. With the save, he became one of the only three men and the second Croatian to have saved four shootout penalties in a single World Cup tournament, after Argentina Sergio, Danijel Subasic and Dominik Livakovic. Earlier in …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Japan 3-1 on penalties to reach quarterfinals; to face Brazil or South Korea in semis
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Japan 3-1 on penalties to reach quarterfinals; to face Brazil or South Korea in semis

The Hindu  

Croatia goalkeeper Dominic Kivakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma, and Maya Yoshida before Mario Pasalic netted the winning spot-kick in their 3-1 shootout win over Japan on Monday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Daizen Maeda scored from a well-worked short corner just before the break to give Japan a 1-0 halftime lead over Croatia in their World …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia reaches World Cup last 16 as goalless draw puts Belgium out
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia reaches World Cup last 16 as goalless draw puts Belgium out

The Hindu  

Croatia eased into the last 16 of the World Cup after holding a stuttering Belgium to a 0-0 draw on Thursday, sending their European rivals’ ‘golden generation’ out of the tournament with barely a whimper. First half Belgium went into the break locked at 0-0 with Croatia in their decisive Group F clash at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia show quality to dispatch Canada 4-1
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia show quality to dispatch Canada 4-1

The Hindu  

Alphonso Davies netted Canada's first goal at a men's World Cup but it was Croatia, spearheaded by a brace from Andrej Kramaric, who came away with an impressive 4-1 Group F win on Sunday that ended any hope of the North Americans advancing while keeping their own alive. After Davies had scored with a bullet header just over a minute …

Can Croatia go one better at World Cup 2022?
2 years, 1 month ago

Can Croatia go one better at World Cup 2022?

Al Jazeera  

Adriatic nation hoping to go one better than 2018 final loss as clutch of stars readies for a likely last tournament bow. Previous World Cup appearances: Five Titles: 0 Best finish: Runners-up World Cup record: W11 D4 L8 World Cup goals: 35 Biggest win: 4-0 vs Cameroon Player to watch: Luka Modric Ranking: 12 Group stage fixtures: Morocco, Canada, Belgium. …

World Cup finalist Croatia bringing rebuilt team to Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup finalist Croatia bringing rebuilt team to Qatar

Associated Press  

Was Croatia’s run to the 2018 World Cup final a one-off? Wins over World Cup champion France, Denmark and Austria in the Nations League this year show Croatia is getting back on track following a period of underwhelming results after 2018. NEW BLOOD The veterans on the team have combined well with younger players like 20-year-old Leipzig center back Joško …

World Cup 2022 qualifier: Croatia holds Russia to goalless draw
3 years, 3 months ago

World Cup 2022 qualifier: Croatia holds Russia to goalless draw

The Hindu  

Croatia and Russia both stayed on course to reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after they fought out a 0-0 stalemate devoid of any fireworks in an uneventful Group H qualifier on Wednesday. The result left Croatia top of the group on seven points from four games, ahead of second-placed Russia on goal difference. Russia's new coach Valeri Karpin …

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