Good game this, and 3 really good goals
Day 8: Japan vs Costa Rica | Belgium vs Morocco | Croatia vs Canada | Spain vs Germany
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I don’t know about Brazilians but Yougoslavian football has always been reputed for his technical skills. If you put Croatians, Serbians, Bosnians together, you have a very good team.
If Croatia win this then all Morocco and Croatia need to do in the next game is draw and then Belgium will be out
The early goal is what the game needed otherwise it probably would have fizzled out for another 0-0.
Great start for Canada but they’ve just capitulated defensively and lucky to only be going in a goal down.
Great start for Canada but they’ve just capitulated defensively and lucky to only be going in a goal down.
They're not playing each other though, they did that in the first game (and did draw, actually).
Very good half. Canada have given their best but the difference in quality shone through as the half wore on. Croatia have excellent players, especially in midfield. Some of their football has been beautiful.
A united Yugoslavia without the issues would be a constant threat to win major tournaments.
Look at their 1990 squad,
Pancev, Savicevic, Suker, Prosinecki, Jarni, Stoijkovic, Boksic, Susic, ridiculous attacking talent.
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Livaja and Petko are classy no9s. Can play football, score, hold up play....tbh, i never understood that phrase that we don't have no9. Sure, neither of them are not pure goalscorer but they are fine
don't understand the tactical defensive change by Canada going to 442...croatia finally sorted it out after the opening 20 and just took it to them the rest of the half
The Croatian team in 1998 had Suker and made the semi finals in their first World Cup (post-Yugoslavia) so probably started at that World Cup.
Tajon Buchanan was immense. I wonder if any bigger leagues would be interested.
Would be shocked if not. Only at Brugges, could definitely see a premier league club going in for him.
I know but if both get a draw in their respective games then they knock out Belgium and considering how lackluster both Belgium and Canada have been I see no reason why Morocco and Croatia can't shut them out
Why all this talk of Yugoslavia? Do you really think Bosnia and Croatia wants back??
Wtf
Good summary so far. Canada Missed their chance against Belgium as they were there for the taking. Croatia just too good for them.
Borjan has to stop the first goal.
I knew our keeper and defending would be our undoing.
Let's give it a go here. Come on 2 goals.
I knew our keeper and defending would be our undoing.
Let's give it a go here. Come on 2 goals.
Ye I like the look of him and he’s be fairly cheap considering he plays for Brugge.
IMO Livaja would work best as a free roaming forward, he's great in that free role for Hajduk. Expecting him to play with his back to the goal is taking a lot from his game. He's scored today but is too little involved in overall play, that's why I would like to see him playing off the proper number 9, would elevate his overall game and impact to another level. But for now he's our best number 9 and should start every match, don't want to see Kramarić leading the line ever again.
Makes sense, they were very good in the 90's barely losing on penalties in the quarters 94. Wouldn't surprise me if there are 300 different "Brazilians of ...(region)". We all admire Brazil and rightly so with their history and flair. Kind of like the father of Andre Ayew, NT captain of Ghana, who went by the name Abedi Pelé (real name Abedi Ayew).
Early goal was terrible for Canada as it put them under pressure for the entire half. Nil nil and we'd have seen a more even game perhaps.
True. Thank god they didn’t score a second because we know 2 goal lead is the most dangerous one in football
Of course not, just an illustration of the level of talent that area produces.
Fingers and toes crossed mate! Let’s do it!
Why are you so offended ? Talk is just talk actually.
Never realised Abedi Pele was the father of Andre and Jordan Ayew. That's cool. Quite a talented family.
eh? he's obviously talking about what would happen in European football in "what if" scenario. don't see the issue.
Pistachio coming off is a loss. Surely is injured, otherwise is a crazy move
Ooof close
What a shot! So unlucky Osorio
Kovacic is mint.
Wow.
What was this guy doing on the bench.
Few things as exciting as a midfielder who can run with the ball at pace. Canada are leaving space and he is loving it.
Gvardiol so composed on the ball and really quick. Not surprising he is so highly rated.
Wow so close to being a red card
He’s been sensational tonight. What a player.
Great start to the second half.
Think Canada are over committing too early, there's still 40 odd minutes left and playing like they are in the last 5.
It’s the fact that he can also pick a great pass at the end of it too.