The expected tensions between Croatia and Serbia took a back seat to the play of the hosts, as Croatia dominated throughout the match. With such hapless play, Serbia's dreams of qualifying for Brazil may well have ended.
Is this a World Cup qualifier, or a chance to dig up what many hoped were long-buried hostilities? Croatia vs Serbia might be a football match, but its surrounding narrative encompasses much more.
Wales won't be eliminated if they don't get three points against Croatia, but their hopes of making it to their first major international tournament since 1958 won't look good without them.
Croatia needed a win in Macedonia to keep pace in Group A and that's what they got, coming from behind to win 2-1.
Dinamo Zagreb take on FC Porto as UEFA Champions League action kicks off. Can the visitors take a vital three points in Croatia?
The Croatian Football Federation has been fined heavily after fans directed racist abuse towards Italian players at Euro 2012.
Spain and Croatia can put Italy out of the tournament with multiple draw scenarios, even if the Italians win big against Ireland. How ambitious will each team be?
Italy and Croatia square off in a match that will be all about neutralising Andrea Pirlo and Luka Modric.
The Republic of Ireland lost to Croatia 3-1 in their opening match of the Euro 2012 tournament, with Galaxy vice captain Robbie Keane failing to factor into the match.
Ireland (4-4-2): Shay Given - Stephen Ward, Richard Dunne, Sean St. Ledger, John O'Shea - Aiden McGeady, Keith Andrews, Glenn Whelan, Damien Duff - Robbie Keane, Kevin Doyle Croatia (4-4-2): ...
Croatia and Ireland should be playing the game that whets the palate for Spain-Italy. Instead, they're playing the late game. Can someone explain this?
| # | Pos. | |
|---|---|---|
| Ante Vukusic | Forward | |
| Josip Radosevic | Midfielder | |
| Mladen Petrić | Forward | |
| Nikica Jelavić | Forward | |
| Vedran Corluka | Defender |
