EKSKLUZIVNO! Rujevica otpada! Doznajemo gdje ćemo ugostiti Slovačku
Možda je na odluku utjecala i činjenica da Rujevica nije bila sretna za vatrene kada smo igrali ključnu utakmicu protiv Finske za plasman na SP u Rusiji

https://www.vecernji.hr/sport/ekskl...ivno-rujevica-otpada-hrvatska-ce-sa-slovackom-igrati-na-drugom-stadionu-1352206

Odlučujuća utakmica kvalifikacija za Euro između Hrvatske i Slovačke 16. studenog neće se igrati na Rujevici, već u Maksimiru!

Potvrdio nam je to izvor iz HNS-a. Sve bi trebalo biti službeno kroz koji dan, kada domaćinstvo utakmice u Maksimiru odobri Uefa. U našem su Savezu uvjereni da bi to trebala biti formalnost, jer Uefa je već imala praksu odobravati tako nešto.

 

Just more arrogance/stupidity from the HNS

 

I would welcome the move. Hopefully when Kantrida gets their new stadium (is that still happening?) then I'd be more comfortable playing these sorts of matches there. Sorry FF and Nepoznat.

 

Its a do or die qualifier decider, it has to be done. Had we already qualified, then sure, leave it there. Not sure why though the HNS never thought of this possibility in advance and now has to reneg though.

 

Who will be the center back pairing for this?

Damn, Lovren and Vida for their stupidity getting carded...both were unnecessary as well. Had it been a game saving card at the end or something, but both were needless and really put us in a bind now.

That being said, if Wales wins both their last two games, this game's result won't matter as we are in. Though, I'd prefer we take care of business and win in style and celebrate with our fans after the match.

 

 

:doh:

 

Anyone knows when Mitrovic will be back on the pitch?

 

This was reported on the 30th September. Judging by this he should be ready for the Slovakia game. We'll see if he plays for Club Brugge in one of their matches.

"Mitrović je ostao u Bruggeu jer je ozlijedio nogu, onu istu zbog koje je prošle sezone bio duže izvan terena. Njegov povratak na teren očekujemo za desetak dana. S obzirom da ne trenira, šanse da bude spreman za utakmice Hrvatske (for the Hungary and Wales games) su 50-50 posto", rekao je glasnogovornik za Hinu na stadionu Santiagu Bernabéu gdje su nogometaši Club Bruggea trenirali uoči utakmice.

https://gol.dnevnik.hr/clanak/rubrika/nogomet/ozljeda-mitrovica-upitan-za-hrvatsku-reprezentaciju---577318.html

 

It’s nice to see Modric calling out the HNS after trying to move the game to Zagreb. Some say a little too late but whatever.

I would’ve loved to see the last match in Split again because the last game showed how much Hrvatska means to that part of Croatia minus the sve izgubili sranje. Now I will say this: I miss the divljaci and pyro shows from the nineties/early 2000’s and have to try to accept that the norm is for the pickasta kazalisna publika to take over. Say what you will but it’s not the same. Nekaj fali.

Good decision to have it be at Rujevica! Time for Rijecani to shine.

I wish there was a decent stadium in Gospic because Licani are great navijaci! I know from personal experience.

 

Our ultra groups used to be more supportive of our NT I obviously. A lot of times they dont come as groups to home games. Luckily we don't need them to create an amazing atmosphere though. It's just you won't see much pyro without them present.

Away games is a different story though in terms of pyro and divljaci behaviour. Our ultra groups besides Torcida ( stopped attending since Euro 2016 I believe) actually attend them most of the time. Gotta say though this qualifying campaign we've been quite behaved. No stadium bans? Can you believe it? :surprise:

 

Stadion Rujevica, Fiume (Capacity 8,279)

You surely mean Rijeka.

 

Non conosco 'Rijeka', solo Fiume

 

Squad:





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Have a pretty good feeling Mitrovic will start at CB. Only question is if Dalic will put Jedvaj alongside him or at RB. If he does start at RB I expect Peric to start at CB. If Jedvaj starts at CB than Bartolec will be at RB. Maybe Dalic has Caleta Car ahead though. Considering Peric hasn't played a game yet I wonder if that factor's in.

Also Petkovic vs Kramaric. Perhaps Rebic vs Brekalo? You's think Rebic would start though. As for the midfield pretty certain it will be the standard Modric, Rakitic, Brozovic.

 

It’s beating a dead horse and at least I can understand maybe now. How isn’t Bradaric our LB? He’s the starter in a Ligue 1 CL squad and he’s behind a guy playing in Turkey and Rangers?

I think Brekalo will be ahead of Rebic. I think he would go Kramaric ahead of Petkovic. Kramaric will bury any chance he gets.

 

Bradaric is young but seriously since he arrived he didn't impress much in Ligue 1.
He came to be the regular starter in his position when now he is sharing time with Mandava.
Then many from our players tend to step up when they are around 25 so it is too soon to see where his ceiling is.

 

Agree Boban although I think Kramaric has enough experience and caps to give Dalic confidence he can perform anytime. Same with Mitrovic. Not overly experienced but more caps than Caleta Car and has always looked solid when playing for the NT.

 

Am s.hitting bricks and the game is 2 weeks away...

 

I am more or less confident that we will get the result we need in Croatia.
Not sure it will be easy though. Maybe we will live a second half under tense.

 

updated betting odds:

 

Am assuming no one who was called up was hurt? I saw Luka dominate yesterday in Real's win so he's back in form....hope all others come in ready to go.

 

Kovacic in the form of his life this season. Consistently beating players deep from midfield, great passing numbers and works like a farm horse defensively. Time to bump Rakitic??

 

Rakitic already out (again). Kova it is.

 

Broz and Kova stepped up with Inter and Chelsea this season. Rakitic is no longer ahead of them.

Caleta Car these last weeks became a regular for a team ranked second in France.

Vlasic-Petkovic-Brekalo
Kovacic-Broz-Modric
Barisic-Peric-Caleta-Jedvaj
Livakovic

Why not try this.

 

Broz and Kova stepped up with Inter and Chelsea this season. Rakitic is no longer ahead of them.

Caleta Car these last weeks became a regular for a team ranked second in France.

Vlasic-Petkovic-Brekalo
Kovacic-Broz-Modric
Barisic-Peric-Caleta-Jedvaj
Livakovic

Why not try this.

Not bad but I feel we have better options at CB then Perić


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I haven't seen much written about him but Rog seems to be in good form for Cagliari, got a nice goal on the weekend, too.

Any word on a potential return date for Pjaca?

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From what i have read from Cagliari fans Rog has played really well for them. Looks like maybe he finally found the right club after riding the bench for 3 years.

 

And so it begins...Rakitic already out. The guy is pulling splinters out of his a.ss at Barca's bench and somehow is "hurt". Watch for him to be ready to play if called on next week for Barca.

 

Kramarić is also out injured I believe

 

Livakovic
Jedvaj Caleta Peric Barisic
Modric Brozovic
Perisic Vlasic Rebic/Brekalo
Petkovic.

Reckon that will be the lineup.

 

It should be Jedvaj at CB (that’s what he plays for club) and Bartolec at RB.

Can’t go with Perić who has zero A team experience in the last match of Qualifiers, we need steady experienced players back there


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Totally s.hitting bricks...

 

Rangers fans seem to love Barisic.

I believe Caleta Peric will be pairing as center backs.

 

On the practice from yesterday there are pics of them together.