Amusing that referees have their names on the back of their shirts as well. Perfect for anyone wanting a Michael Oliver replica shirt
Hopefully at some point we'll hear a chant of "Who's the wanker in the black?" and the ref will turn around and give it the thumb over each shoulder pointing at their name like a celebrating goalscorer.
Croatia have done a pretty good job on Brazil so far. Their quality in midfield and experience means they've denied Brazil the possession required to really build pressure, but at the same time they don't look like scoring themselves. Understandably they don't want to open up too much because then Brazil will likely hurt them.
Croatia have done a pretty good job on Brazil so far. Their quality in midfield and experience means they've denied Brazil the possession required to really build pressure, but at the same time they don't look like scoring themselves. Understandably they don't want to open up too much because then Brazil will likely hurt them.
I think Plan A for Croatia is penalties.
The longer it stays 0-0 the more chance Croatia have of winning, even without Pens.
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2006:
Ghana 3-0 W
France 0-1 L
2010:
Chile 3-0 W
Netherlands 1-2 L
2014:
Chile 1-1 (3-2p) W
Colombia 2-1
Germany 1-7 L
2018:
Mexico 2-0 W
Belgium 1-2 L
2022:
South Korea 4-1 W
Croatia..?
The year they did... We werent there
The Kolo.
If we don't win it, I'd like it to be Morocco (unlikely I know) or Netherlands.
I think Plan A for Croatia is penalties.
Argentina's World Cup
Everyones guff
we can win it !!!
- Portugal: went to extra time
2018:
- Denmark: went to extra time & penalties
- Russia: went to extra time & penalties
- England: went to extra time
- France: lost in 90 mins
2020(2021):
- Spain: went to extra time
2022:
- Japan: went to extra time & penalties
- Brazil: went to extra time (potential penalties still...)