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Dominik LIVAKOVIĆ Simon SLUGA Ivo GRBIĆ Domagoj VIDA Dejan LOVREN Borna BARIŠIĆ Duje ĆALETA-CAR Mile ŠKORIĆ Filip UREMOVIĆ Joško GVARDIOL Borna SOSA Marin PONGRAČIĆ Josip STANIŠIĆ Luka MODRIĆ Mateo KOVAČIĆ Marcelo BROZOVIĆ Mario PAŠALIĆ Nikola VLAŠIĆ Luka IVANUŠEC Kristijan JAKIĆ Ivan PERIŠIĆ Andrej KRAMARIĆ Josip BREKALO Mislav ORŠIĆ Marko LIVAJA

Dušan KUCIAK Marek RODÁK Dominik GREIF František PLACH Peter PEKARÍK Milan ŠKRINIAR Tomáš HUBOČAN Ľubomír ŠATKA Dávid HANCKO Martin KOSCELNÍK Martin VALJENT Lukáš PAUSCHEK Vernon DE MARCO Marek HAMŠÍK Juraj KUCKA Ondrej DUDA Patrik HROŠOVSKÝ Stanislav LOBOTKA Albert RUSNÁK Matúš BERO Róbert BOŽENÍK Lukáš HARASLÍN Ivan SCHRANZ Erik JIRKA David STRELEC Tomáš SUSLOV Ladislav ALMÁSI

Referee: Ovidiu Alin HATEGAN (ROM) Assistant Referees: Radu Adrian Stefan GHINGULEAC (ROM) & Mircea Mihail GRIGORIU (ROM) Video Assistant Referee: Marco DI BELLO (ITA) - Assistant VAR: Ciro CARBONE (ITA) 4th Official: Radu Marian PETRESCU (ROM) - Referee assessor: Andrejs SIPAILO (LVA) Match commissioner: Mark BOS (NED) - VOBM: Kirsten KOEPCKE (GER)

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Publisher: Hrvatski nogometni savez/Croatian Football Federation, Ulica grada Vukovara 269a, Zagreb Editor: Marko CVIJANOVIĆ - Graphic and Technical Editor: Nikša MARTINAC Journalists: Borna RUPNIK and Nika BAHTIJAREVIĆ Photo: Drago SOPTA, HNS, hrnogomet.com, UEFA, Getty images, SFZ, Hrvatski rukometni savez

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u ime Hrvatskog nogometnog saveza želim vam dobrodošlicu u Osijek i na stadion Gradski vrt uoči novog važnog ogleda protiv Slovačke u sklopu Europskih kvalifikacija za FIFA Svjetsko prvenstvo 2022. godine.

Dobrodošli Welcome

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Nakon izvrsno odrađenog rujna, Hrvatska s puno optimizma ulazi u sami finiš kvalifikacija. Slovaci su se u Bratislavi pokazali kao tvrd orah, no Hrvatska je krasnim pogotkom Brozovića napravila jedan od ključnih koraka prema Kataru. Uvjereni smo da naša reprezentacija ima kvalitetu, karakter i zajedništvo još jednom svladati Slovačku i tako zadržati sve u svojim rukama uoči završetka kvalifikacija.

Raduje nas činjenica da se u Osijeku gradi novi stadion koji će zasigurno biti odlično mjesto za odigravanje utakmica hrvatske reprezentacije. Možemo samo poželjeti da na Pampasu Vatreni budu uspješni kao na Gradskom vrtu gdje nikada nisu poraženi te su u 12 utakmica upisali čak 10 pobjeda. Naravno, priželjkujemo da se protiv Slovačke nastavi taj pozitivan niz i da se Hrvatska pobjednički pozdravi s Gradskim vrtom, ako se ova utakmica pokaže kao posljednja na ovom stadionu koji nam je dao tolike lijepe uspomene.

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Veselimo se odličnoj potpori koju hrvatska reprezentacija uvijek ima u Slavoniji i Baranji. Odlično je za nogomet što gledatelji mogu ponovno uživati u njemu zahvaljujući EU digitalnim COVID potvrdama, a pozivamo sve navijače da se i dalje odgovorno ponašaju i poštuju higijenske mjere, kako bismo zajedno suzbili aktualnu pandemiju.

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After an excellent September international week, we’re going into the final hours of the qualifying cycle with a lot of enthusiasm.

Igračima, stručnom stožeru, službenoj delegaciji i navijačima Slovačke želim dobrodošlicu i ugodan boravak u Osijeku i našoj prekrasnoj slavonskoj regiji.

Uživajmo u velikom sportskom nadmetanju!

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Sretno Hrvatska!

Marijan Kustić, predsjednik Hrvatskog nogometnog saveza

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with a lot of enthusiasm. Slovakia was a tough nut to crack in Bratislava, but Brozović’s beautiful goal brought us one step closer to Qatar. We’re convinced that our national team has the quality, the character, and the unity needed to once again prevail over the Slovakian team and to ensure that we can go into the November international week with all of the cards in our hands.

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We’re happy to know that Osijek will soon enjoy a new stadium, which will certainly be an excellent place for the Croatian national team to play our home matches. We can only wish for the Vatreni to be as successful at Pampas as they have been at Gradski Vrt, where they’ve played twelve matches, ten of which were victories.

Of course, we’re eager to continue our positive run at this match against Slovakia and – should this be our last match at this stadium, which we have so many fond memories of – to say goodbye to Gradski Vrt with another win.

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We look forward to the excellent support from the stands that the Croatia national team has always had in Slavonia and Baranja. The return of spectators thanks to EU Digital COVID Certificates is sure to do wonders for football – however, we want to once again reiterate that it’s vital for fans to keep behaving responsibly and respecting hygienic measures in order to help curb the ongoing pandemic.

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Dear friends of football,

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On behalf of the Croatian Football Federation, I would like to welcome you to Osijek and to Gradski Vrt Stadium for this important match against Slovakia, in which we will continue with the European Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

To the players, coaching staff, delegation members, and fans of Slovakia – I wish you a warm welcome to and a pleasant stay in Osijek and our beautiful Slavonia. Let’s enjoy this match!

Good luck Croatia!

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After an excellent September international week, we’re going into the final hours of the qualifying cycle

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Domagoj Vida sedam je puta igrao za Vatrene u Osijeku i svaki put slavio pobjedu

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VIDA I GRADSKI VRT SU DOBITNA KOMBINACIJA Ako pitate Domagoja Vidu, on jedva čeka da utakmica počne. I naravno da će u Gradskom vrtu imati poseban motiv. U svojoj Slavoniji. U svom Osijeku. Tamo gdje je prije jedanaest i pol godina sve i počelo…

Bio je 23. svibnja 2010. godine, Hrvatska je u Gradskom vrtu igrala prijateljsku utakmicu protiv Walesa, igru je u 75. minuti napuštao kapetan Darijo Srna, a u igru ulazio dvadesetjednogodišnji mladić koji je obećavao. Prošlo je puno godina, ali sjećanja su još uvijek svježa.

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“Kako ne bi bila, prvi nastup za reprezentaciju pamtit ću do kraja života, na stadionu za koji će me uvijek vezati lijepe uspomene.

Osjećao sam se ponosno, ispunio sam dječački san… Uvijek se rado vraćam Gradskom vrtu, jedva čekam utakmicu protiv Slovačke”, kaže Domagoj Vida, koji je od svog debija odigrao sve utakmice koje su Vatreni igrali na osječkom stadionu.

Sedam od sedam!

“I svih sedam smo pobijedili!

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Osijeka, ali ispada su za reprezentaciju Vida i Gradski vrt dobitna kombinacija, ha, ha, ha…

Na osječkom stadionu uvijek vlada odlična atmosfera, moji Slavonci uvijek rado dolaze na naše utakmice, ljudi u Slavoniji žive za hrvatsku reprezentaciju. Uvjeren sam da će tako biti i ovaj put protiv Slovačke. Jako se radujem povratku u Osijek”.

Iza Vatrenih je uspješan rujan tijekom kojeg su osvojili sedam bodova protiv izravnih konkurenata na ljestvici (Rusija 0:0, Slovačka 1:0, Slovenija 3:0), kao zalog optimističnim najavama završnice kvalifikacijskog ciklusa za Svjetsko prvenstvo u Kataru iduće godine.

“U rujnu smo napravili dobar posao, ali to još ništa ne znači.

Svjesni smo da jednim pogrešnim korakom možemo kompromitirati naš položaj na ljestvici i zato stojimo čvrsto na zemlji. Naravno da vjerujemo u našu kvalitetu i da ćemo se protiv Slovačke postaviti kao favoriti, ali samo maksimalnim angažmanom i pravim pristupom ta kvaliteta može doći do punog izražaja”.

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Rujanski dvoboj sa Slovacima u Bratislavi ukazuje da je riječ o reprezentaciji koja itekako može biti nezgodna.

“S jedne treba uzeti u obzir da su se Slovaci pokazali kao tvrd orah, a s druge moguća razmišljanja da ćemo mi sad sve utakmice do kraja kvalifikacijskog ciklusa lakoćom riješiti kao i one u rujnu. Naravno da je svaka utakmica priča za sebe i tako moramo pristupiti ovom dvoboju sa Slovačkom. Ako ih ne shvatimo ozbiljno, mogli bismo imati velikih problema.

Međutim, uvjeren sam da će pristup biti pravi i da ćemo u Osijeku napraviti još jedan korak prema konačnom cilju plasmanu na Svjetsko prvenstvo u Katar”.

Hrvatska će u svakom slučaju u Gradskom vrtu imati ogroman vjetar u leđa, kao i uvijek kad je Osijek domaćin utakmica Vatrenih. Domagoja će, naravno, s tribina bodriti velik broj njegovih navijača.

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“Dolaze moji navijači iz Miholjca, bit će ih i iz Osijeka, iz cijele Slavonije. Znamo da ćemo imati veliku podršku, kakvu, uostalom, imamo gdje god igrali u Hrvatskoj. Vjerujem da ćemo se našim navijačima odužiti dobrom igrom i pobjedom. Mi smo Hrvatska, svjesni smo što se od nas očekuje i znam da ćemo biti pravi, nadam se da će to biti dovoljno za pobjedu”, zaključio je Vida.

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DOMAGOJ VIDA AND OSIJEK: A WINNING COMBINATION If you ask Domagoj Vida, he can't wait for the kick-off. Of course, at Gradski Vrt Stadium, he will be especially motivated.

In his Slavonia, in the city of Osijek, where everything began 11 and a half years ago...

On 23 May 2010, Croatia hosted Wales at Gradski Vrt Stadium in an international friendly. On 75 minutes, captain Darijo Srna was substituted, and a promising 21year-old came on. Many years have passed, but the memory lives on.

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"Naturally, I will remember my first Croatia appearance for the rest of my life.

Plenty of beautiful memories are connected with that stadium. I was so proud as my boyhood dream came true. I am always happy to come back to Osijek, I can't wait the Slovakia encounter", Vida says. Following his debut, he has appeared in every single Croatia game in Osijek: seven of seven!

"And we won all seven of them! I'm not sure if it's me or Osijek, but Vida and Gradski Vrt are a winning combination", he laughs. "In Osijek, the support is always great, my people from Slavonia look forward to watch Croatia live. They live for the national team, and I am convinced that this time it will be no different. I am very happy to return to Osijek".

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In successful September, the Vatreni won seven points against the direct opponents for the top spot in the qualifying group (Russia 0:0, Slovakia 1:0, Slovenia 3:0). This produces more optimism as the qualifying campaign for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar comes to a close.

"A job well done, but it still means nothing. We are aware that a single misstep can compromise our position at the table, and we have to stand firm on the ground. Of course, Croatia believes in its quality, and we shall start the match against Slovakia as favourites, but only with maximum intensity and a correct approach this quality can be fully expressed".

The September duel with Slovakia in Bratislava confirms it is a tough team to beat.

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"On one side, Slovakia proved to be a tough nut to crack, and on the other, people now think we can easily win in every remaining qualifier. Every match has its own story, and that's the only way to think before the kick-off. If we take things lightly, we could get in so much trouble. However, I am convinced in our approach, and that in Osijek we will make another step in the right direction, towards the World Cup in Qatar".

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As always, Croatia will have a massive support at Gradski vrt Stadium in Osijek. Furthermore, Domagoj Vida's fans will also be in the crowd.

"My fans come from Donji Miholjac, Osijek, the entire Slavonia region. I know that Croatia will enjoy a great support - we enjoy it wherever we play in Croatia. I believe we can repay the supporters with a good performance and a victory. We are Croatia, we are aware of the expectations, and I know we will be at the highest level. I hope that will be enough to win", Vida concludes.

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VEC SI POBIJEDIO Nisi najbolji samo kada nižeš pobjedu za pobjedom. Najbolji si i onda kada je sve protiv tebe, a ti se trudiš još jače. Ne posustaješ i ne odustaješ od onoga u čemu si najbolji.

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ZB VE IM Mar oprostiti Objava n jasno. Jed biti. Ne, k ni od čeg je odluči karijeru.

Njegov poznat. O kojih se s golova i t Wolfsbu Juventus 23 trofeja Mandžu Europe s je postiga prvaka, o velikana trener “cr Massim je primje mojih na

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Allegri je jedan o nije nužn nego i pr Mandžo protivnič realizacij duelu, je napada i Iza Ma sedamna Kao broj nosio u h nemjerlji

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ZBOGOM JE REKAO VELIKI SUPER MARIO I MANDŽO MEKA SRCA…

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Mario Mandžukić odlučio se oprostiti. I nije od toga radio veliku pompu.

Objava na Instagramu i to je to. Kratko i jasno. Jednostavno. Drukčije i nije moglo biti. Ne, kad je Mandžo u pitanju. On nikad ni od čega nije radio dramu. Nije ni sad kad je odlučio okončati uistinu veliku igračku karijeru.

Njegov klupski igrački put uglavnom je poznat. Od Marsonije do Milana. Između kojih se smjestilo puno velikih utakmica, golova i trofeja. Igrao je za Zagreb, Dinamo, Wolfsburg, Bayern, Atletico Madrid, Juventus i Al-Duhail. I osvojio ukupno čak 23 trofeja. Neki su posebno važni. Mario Mandžukić postao je 2013. godine prvak Europe s Bayernom i pritom prvi Hrvat koji je postigao pogodak iz igre u finalu Lige prvaka, osvojio po osam trofeja kao igrač velikana Bayerna i Juventusa, zbog čega trener “crno-bijelih” iz tog razdoblja, Massimiliano Allegri, i danas kaže: “On je primjer posebnog igrača i jedno od mojih najvećih postignuća”.

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Allegri je u pravu. Mario Mandžukić bio je jedan od rijetkih napadača, čiji se opus nije nužno mjerio golgeterskom statistikom, nego i pretrčanim kilometrima. Doista, Mandžo je istodobno bio i predator protivničkih šesnaesteraca, nepogrešiv u realizaciji, ali i beskompromisan u svakom duelu, jednako potreban momčadi kad napada i kad se brani.

Iza Marija je u svakom slučaju sedamnaest igračkih godina za pamćenje.

Kao broj na dresu koji je tako ponosno nosio u hrvatskoj reprezentaciji kojoj je dao nemjerljivo mnogo. I s kojom je osvojio

najdraži trofej u karijeri. Srebro zlatnog sjaja na Svjetskom prvenstvu u Rusiji 2018. godine. Srebro u koje je utkao pobjedonosni gol Englezima u polufinalu.

Gol koji će se pamtiti i prepričavati. Gol za vječnost.

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Štura statistika ukazuje da je Mario Mandžukić u 89 nastupa za reprezentaciju postigao 33 gola, čime još uvijek zauzima drugo mjesto na vječnoj ljestvici strijelaca Vatrenih iza Davora Šukera (45 golova) kojega će, objektivno, teško biti dostići. Bit će teško dostići i Mandžu. Ne po golovima.

Super Mario je, uostalom, takav tip golgetera o kojemu brojke nikad nisu i neće reći mnogo. O njemu će puno više reći izjave izbornika kod kojih je igrao.

Zlatko Dalić: "Mandžukić uvijek želi igrati. Drugi igrači kada imaju neki objektivni problem možda ne bi izašli na teren, ali on ima duh ratnika i veliki je profesionalac. Kad bih mogao birati idealnu momčad, u njoj bih želio jedanaest Mandžukića".

Ante Čačić: "Mario je igrač koji svojim presingom i agresivnošću diktira ritam suparničke igre i svojoj momčadi olakšava da se učinkovito brani".

Niko Kovač: "Kod Mandže je tako, može ga pregaziti tenk, a njemu ne bude ništa!".

Igor Štimac: "Mandžukić mora biti primjer svojim kolegama, on je tipičan primjer kakav treba biti moderan napadač, primjer kako se treba ponašati profesionalac. On je uzor svim europskim napadačima".

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O Mariju Mandžukiću na terenu uglavnom se sve zna, zbog svojih karakteristika postao je napadač kojeg su jednako cijenili Jupp Heynckes i Pep Guardiola, Slaven Bilić i Niko Kovač, treneri oprečnih nogometnih filozofija i opredjeljenja. Mandžo je u klubovima i reprezentaciji uvijek ostavljao srce na terenu, zato su ga cijenili svi treneri i izbornici.

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Slaven Bilić: "Mandžo… Meni je nevjerojatno da o njemu svi pričaju kao o nekom bad guyu, a ja nisam vidio pristojnijeg dečka od njega. Bio je uvijek veliki profesionalac, maksimalno posvećen grupi. I baš uvijek bi sve napravio za uspjeh momčadi".

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mario mandžukić cHampION cup winner supercup winner UEFa Champions league WINNER / runner-up

UEFa Super cup WINNER

O Mandži izvan terena najčešće su se donosile paušalne prosudbe, uglavnom zbog njegove osebujne naravi i karaktera.

Mandžo, recimo, i u trenucima najveće slave, u kolijevci nogometa, na čuvenom Wembleyju, poslije finala Lige prvaka u kojem je postigao gol i odveo Bayern do naslova europskog prvaka nije bio od izjava.

Takav je Mandžo...

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Postoji, međutim, i onaj Mandžo koji odvoji vremena koliko god treba da bi udovoljio “intervjuu” jedne osmogodišnje djevojčice Tee koja ga može pitati što god hoće i koliko hoće, čak i to što najviše voli jesti, voli li dugo spavati, koliko provodi vremena s kućnim ljubimcem, koja mu je omiljena boja, što je želio postati kad je bio mali… A onda na kraju iskrena razgovora bez ograda i zagrada daruje svojoj maloj sugovornici dres reprezentacije s posvetom za vječnu uspomenu. E, baš taj opatijski razgovor male Tee i Marija uoči odlaska na Europsko prvenstvo u Francusku 2016.

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godine reći će o Mandži više od svih izjava i intervjua koje jest ili najčešće nije dao.

Igračku karijeru okončao je igrač osebujna karaktera, veliki Super Mario i Mandžo meka srca!

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SUPER MARIO SAYS HIS GOODBYES… Mario Mandžukić has announced his retirement as a player. He did it under the radar – an Instagram post, a message to his fans, and that’s it. Short and sweet. Simple.

When it comes to Mandžo, we wouldn’t have expected it any other way. He had never loved pomp and drama as a player, and he avoided it as he ended his career, too.

His club career is pretty well-known. From Marsonia to Milan. With a lot of big matches, goals, and trophies in between the two. He’s played for Zagreb, Dinamo, Wolfsburg, Bayern, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Al-Duhail. He’s won a total of 23 trophies, among which is a Champions League title with Bayern in 2013. At that final, he became the first Croat to score in the final of the UEFA Champions League.

He’s won eight trophies at Bayern and Juventus each, which is why Bianconeri coach Massimiliano Allgeri calls him “a prime example of a special player and one of [his] biggest accomplishments.”

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Allegri is right. Mario Mandžukić was that rare type of striker whose efficiency wasn’t necessarily measured in goals alone, but in distance covered, too. Mandžo was a real predator in his opponents’ box, and he had it in him to put the ball in the net with perfect precision, but he was also without mercy in duels, just as vital to his team in defense as he was in offense.

We’ll have seventeen glorious years to remember Mandžukić by. We’ll think of him often as the guy who was always visibly bursting with pride when he donned the Croatian checkers. And the guy who helped us win that silver medal at the 2018 World Cup. We’ll always get chills when we

remember his winning goal against England in the semi-final. It was a goal that Croatia fans will re-watch and relive over and over again. A goal that will live on forever.

The numbers tell us that Mario Mandžukić was capped for Croatia 89 times and scored 33 goals, which puts him right behind Davor Šuker (45 goals) as the second-best goalscorer in the history of the Croatia national team. It will be near impossible for any player to top Šuker, but it will be hard reaching Mandžo, too. And not in terms of goals only. Super Mario remains the kind of player whose genius could never be captured in numbers alone. One gets a much better idea of who he was when listening to the national team head coaches that coached him.

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Zlatko Dalić: "Mandžukić always wants to play. In situations when other players would be objectively excused from playing, Mandžo’s fighting spirit came out. If I could choose my ideal team, it would have eleven Mario Mandžukićs in it.”

Ante Čačić: "Mario is a player who uses his pressing and aggression to dictate the rhythm of his opponents’ game and to help his own team in effective defending.”

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Niko Kovač: "Mandžo is a player that can get figuratively hit by a tank and walk away completely unscathed. That’s just the way he is!”

Igor Štimac: "Young players should look up to Mario - he’s an ideal example of what a modern striker should be and of how a professional should behave. He’s a role model for European strikers.”

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The Mandžo we saw on the pitch is no mystery to anyone – his characteristics and approach were equally appreciated by Jupp Heynckes and Pep Guardiola, Slaven Bilić and Niko Kovač, all of whom were coaches with different preferences and styles. Mandžo left his heart on the pitch for

legends about him. We’ll give you one example – at the height of his fame, after scoring in the Champions League final at the famed Wembley Stadium, Mario Mandžukić didn’t feel like talking to the press. That was, after all, his style…

Beneath all of that, however, is the version of Mandžo that sets aside as much time as needed to be “interviewed” by an eight-yearold girl named Tea, who asked him what he liked to eat, if he likes to oversleep, how much time he spends with his pet, what his favorite color is, what he wanted to do when he was a kid… No question was off limits. At

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the end of it all, Tea walked away with all of the answers she wanted and a signed Croatia jersey. That conversation says more of Mario than any of the few interviews he gave ever could.

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The one and only Super Mario has hung up his cleats for the final time.

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Founded: 04. 11. 1938 FIFA affiliation: 1994 UEFA affiliation: 1993 President: Ján Kováčik Most caps: Marek Hamšík (132) / Top scorer: Marek Hamšík (26) FIFA World Cup - 1 final tournaments out of 6 competitions (since 1998) UEFA EURO - 2 final tournaments out of 7 competitions (since 1996)

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All time record: (as of September 2021) Croatia 342 matches; 178 wins - 90 draws - 74 losses; goal difference: 592:349 Slovakia 328 matches; 129 wins - 76 draws - 123 losses; goal difference: 455:431

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Slovakia Slovensko Slovačka

Area: 49,035 km2 Population: 5,397,036 (2011)

Croatia Chorvátsko Hrvatska

Area: 56,594 km2 Population: 4,284,889 (2011)

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Prva međusobna utakmica Hrvatske i Slovačke, nedugo nakon osamostaljenja obje države, odigrana je 1994. godine u Bratislavi, a domaćin je proslavio uvjerljivu pobjedu 4:1. Dva je pogotka s bijele točke postigao Dubovsky, po jedan su dodali Kinder i Moravčik, dok je jedini strijelac Hrvatske bio Joško Popović.

Poslije čak šest prijateljskih ogleda, prvi natjecateljski dvoboji Hrvatske i Slovačke na rasporedu su bili u kvalifikacijama za EURO 2020, a Vatreni rado pamte oba. U Trnavi su pružili jednu od najnadahnutijih partija pod vodstvom izbornika Zlatka Dalića i pobijedili 4:0, zahvaljujući pogocima Nikole Vlašića i Ivana Perišića na kraju prvog i početku drugog poluvremena te majstoriji Brune Petkovića, dok je Dejan Lovren u završnici stavio "točku na i".

Rujan 2021. godine stavio je pred Hrvatsku najteži segment kvalifikacija za Svjetsko prvenstvo u Kataru, koji je uključivao i novo gostovanje u Bratislavi. Neizvjesnosti nije nedostajalo, a presudio je volej Marcela Brozovića nakon 86 minuta igre, za minimalnih, ali izrazito vrijednih 1:0 - rezultat koji je naposljetku odličnim intervencijama sačuvao vratar Ivica Ivušić u svom debitantskom nastupu.

Hrvatska tada nije nastupila u najjačem sastavu, a Slovacima je to bila prva od dvije uvodne uzastopne pobjede nad Blaževićevim izabranicima - nakon čega je započeo niz hrvatske nepobjedivosti u međusobnim susretima.

U Rijeci su preokrenuli slovačko vodstvo iz prvog dijela (Boženik), pri čemu su Vlašić, Petković i Perišić ispisali na semaforu 3:1 i tako potvrdili hrvatsku vizu za odlazak na europsku smotru.

"Mislim da je ova utakmica pravi pokazatelj da smo na pravom putu. Igrači čestitke zaslužuju zbog energije, borbenosti i upornosti, koje su iskazali tijekom cijele utakmice. To ih je na kraju nagradilo pobjedom", poručio je izbornik Dalić poslije velikog, ali uspješno odrađenog izazova.

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The first encounter of Croatia and Slovakia national teams, not long after both countries gained their independence, was scheduled in Bratislava in 1994. The hosts celebrated a 4:1 friendly victory, with Dubovsky converting two penalties. Kinder and Moravčik added one, while Joško Popović scored the lone Croatia's goal.

After six friendlies, Croatia finally faced Slovakia in two competitive matches in the EURO 2020 qualifying campaign - and both became a very fond memory. In Trnava, the Vatreni put in an inspired performance, one of the best with Zlatko Dalić at the helm. Nikola Vlašić and Ivan Perišić scored on both sides of the halftime, Bruno Petković produced a masterpiece, and Dejan Lovren sealed the victory in the closing minutes.

In September 2021, Croatia faced three tough challenges in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, including another visit to Bratislava. A couple of chances were created on both sides, and Marcelo Brozović's volley on 86 minutes eventually made the difference. The valuable 1:0 victory was preserved by Croatia's goalie Ivica Ivušić, in his first international appearance.

However, Croatia lacked the assistance of its superstars, and Slovakia recorded the first of two consecutive introductory wins over Miroslav Blažević's men, followed

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In Rijeka, Croatia had to come from behind, courtesy of Boženik's first half goal.

After the break, Vlašić, Petković, and Perišić signed their names on the scoresheet once again, confirming Croatia's ticket for another festival of European football.

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"I believe that this match proves that Croatia is on the right path. Congratulations are in order since my players produced energy, aggressiveness, and perserverance throught the match. They were rewarded with a win", head coach Dalić said after the final whistle. A tough mission was accomplished.

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Coaching staff: Head coach - Štefan Tarkovič Assistant coaches - Marek Mintál, Samuel Slovák Goalkeeping coach - Miroslav Seman Technical manager - Róbert Tomaschek Fitness coach - Martin Rusňák Doctors - Vladimír Pener, Ján Batalík Masseur - Mário Prelovský Physiotherapists - Marián Drinka, Martin Nozdrovický, Peter Hečko Videoanalyst - Michal Slyško Kit men - Ján Beniak, Marek Košáň

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Dušan Marek Dominik František

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Marek HAMŠÍK

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Kapetan reprezentacije hodajuća je legenda slovačkog nogometa, apsolutni rekorder po broju nastupa (132) i postignutih pogodaka (26), a u klupskoj je karijeri postao ikona talijanskog Napolija, gdje je proveo 12 sezona i okitio se nekolicinom vrijednih titula i priznanja.

Uz Hamšíka, Škriniar je glavni nositelj igre slovačke reprezentacije i trenutačno uvjerljivo najskuplji nogometaš svoje zemlje.

Na njegove neosporne stoperske kvalitete oslanja se i talijanski prvak Inter, a nisu mu strani ni pogoci.

Osim toga, krasi ga osobnost lidera na terenu i izvan njega.

Talent veznjaka Stanislava Lobotke, uz njegov matični Trenčin, razvijali su i u mladoj momčadi Ajaxa, Nordsjaellandu i Celti iz Viga, da bi u siječnju 2020. godine Napoli u njegov dolazak uložio više od 20 milijuna eura. Za reprezentaciju je debitirao 2016. godine, a može se pohvaliti i kvalifikacijskim pogotkom na Wembleyju.

National team captain is a living legend of Slovakian football, the all-time record holder with 132 appearances and 26 goals.

In his club career he became a Napoli icon, following 12 seasons in Serie A and several valuable trophies and individual awards.

Alongside Hamšík, Škriniar is a pillar of Slovakia national football team, and currently the most valued player among his compatriots. Italian champions Inter also rely on his indisputable centerback qualities, supplemented with occasional goalscoring success. Moreover, he is considered a leader both on and off the pitch.

Midfielder Stanislav Lobotka's talent, besides his native Trenčin, was recognized at Ajax, Nordsjaelland, and Celta Vigo, and in January 2020 Napoli invested over 20 million euros into his transfer. He made his first appearance for Slovakia back in 2016, and the following year he scored his first international goal against England at Wembley.

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S pet pogodaka u prvih 19 nastupa za nacionalnu selekciju, Robert Boženík jedna je od slovačkih napadačkih uzdanica za budućnost. Hrvatska ga je dobro upoznala u studenome 2019. godine, kada je na Rujevici zatresao mrežu za vodstvo Slovačke u odlučujućem ogledu za plasman na EURO 2020.

Iskusni branič već desetu godinu brani boje berlinske Herthe, a reprezentativni kontinuitet najbolje oslikava podatak da bi upravo ovog listopada mogao preskočiti Miroslava Karhana na drugom mjestu vječne ljestvice igrača s najvećim brojem utakmica za Slovačku. Pekarík ih nakon rujna ima 106, Karhan 107.

With five international goals in 19 Slovakia appearances, Róbert Boženík is one of his country's prospects as a forward. Croatia remembered his name in November 2019, in Rijeka, when he scored the opening goal in the EURO 2020 qualifying decider.

The experienced defender is about to complete a decade at Hertha Berlin, and his international continuity is best represented in the fact that exactly this October he could take over Miroslav Karhan at the second place of Slovakia's all-time appearance list. Following September qualifiers, Pekarík is at 106, with retired Karhan at 107.

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Slovački izbornik 48-godišnji je stručnjak koji je trenersku karijeru gradio u domaćim klubovima, nakon početaka kroz mlađe reprezentativne kategorije te stručne stožere Žiline i Baniyasa. Vodio je Košice, Tatran Prešov i Žilinu, a stručnom stožeru seniorske nacionalne selekcije pridružio se još 2013. godine. Obnašao je i dužnosti privremenog izbornika te tehničkog direktora. Najveći dosadašnji izbornički izazov bio mu je nedavno Europsko prvenstvo, gdje je Slovačka završila treća u skupini, iza Švedske i Španjolske.

Slovakia head coach is an 48-year-old expert who built his coaching career in domestic clubs, after beginnings in national team youth categories, as well as Žilina and Baniyas coaching staff. He managed Košice, Tatran Prešov, and Žilina, and in 2013 he joined Slovakia senior team coaching staff.

Tarkovič was also Slovakia's caretaker manager and technical director, and his biggest challenge to date was the recent EURO 2020 tournament, when Slovakia came third in its group, behind Sweden and Spain.

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KAO NOGOMETAŠ IMAM BOLJIH I LOŠIJIH DANA, ALI NAJMANJE SMETAM NA GOLU

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Domagoj Duvnjak rado se odazvao “gostovanju” među Vatrenima. Najbolji hrvatski rukometaš i kapetan Kauboja veliki je navijač nogometne reprezentacije, a kao rođeni Đakovčanin itekako je pozvan najaviti skorašnje gostovanje Luke Modrića i društva u Osijeku.

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“Što se nas rukometaša tiče, mi smo najviše kvalifikacijskih utakmica igrali baš u Osijeku. Dvorana je uvijek bila puna i na tribinama je vladala fenomenalna atmosfera, došli bi ljudi iz cijele Slavonije pa je za nas reprezentativce to uvijek bio predivan doživljaj. Osobno se uvijek rado vraćam Osijeku. A što se nogometne reprezentacije tiče… Uvjeren sam da će ozračje na stadionu u Gradskom vrtu, kao i obično, biti fantastično. Ljudi su se zaželjeli dobrog sporta i nogometa”, kaže kapetan hrvatske rukometne reprezentacije, koji je već izvjesno vrijeme u dobrim prijateljskim odnosima s legendarnim napadačem Vatrenih, Mariom Mandžukićem, iza kojeg je netom okončana uspješna karijera.

“S Mariom sam odličan prijatelj, po slavonskoj liniji, kulenskoj, ha, ha, ha…

Spajaju nas kulen i kulenova seka, ha, ha, ha… Šalim se malo, Mario je veliki nogometaš i čovjek. U kontaktu sam, naravno, i s ostalim nogometnim reprezentativcima, općenito gledajući, mi hrvatski sportaši smo jako povezani i to je nešto predivno. Uvijek smo jedni drugima velika podrška”.

“Ja s dan dan televizor Najdraž Ronaldo bih nikog gledam u navijač L svih vrem ha… Svak razdoblj Lionel M sui ti koj međutim ubaciti iz prekinut Jedn sebi… Ka nogomet “A jo gol, ha, h zagrijava Imam bo najmanje Među hr reprezen

Domagoj je bio grlata podrška Vatrenima u osmini finala Europskog prvenstva protiv Španjolske u Kopenhagenu.

“To je bio prvi put da sam uhvatio malo vremena i pogledao utakmicu na licu mjesta, jer mi obaveze to obično ne dozvoljavaju. Bio je to predivan doživljaj, a i taman sam pogodio odličnu utakmicu, doduše za nas samo u osnovnih devedeset minuta. Dan prije osvojio sam naslov njemačkog prvaka s Kielom i sutradan smo šestorica mojih suigrača i ja krenuli za Kopenhagen da bismo zajedno pogledali Vatrene protiv Španjolaca. I oni su bili oduševljeni cjelokupnim doživljajem”.

Kao veliki zaljubljenik u sport, Domagoj Duvnjak otkriva neke drage dječačke uspomene i nogometne idole.

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DOMA Nagrad Hrvatsk Svjetsko Europsko Svjetsko Europsko Svjetsko Europsko Europsko Olimpijs Svjetsko Europsko Europsko RK Zagr 3x prvak 3x pobje HSV Ham Pobjedni Prvak: 20 Pobjedni 2x pobje

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“Ja sam odmalena sportski tip, a i dan danas volim sport, na mom se televizoru vrte samo sportski programi.

Najdraži nogometaš u mladosti… Pravi Ronaldo! Od hrvatskih nogometaša ne bih nikog izdvajao, iako redovito gledam utakmice, a od malih nogu sam navijač Liverpoola. Najbolji nogometaš svih vremena? Uvijek ista pitanja, ha, ha, ha… Svako vrijeme nosi svoje, novije razdoblje su u svakom slučaju obilježili Lionel Messi i Cristiano Ronaldo, oni sui ti koji odskaču. Drago mi je, međutim, da se Luka Modrić uspio ubaciti između ta dva genijalca i prekinuti njihovu dominaciju”.

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Jedno se pitanje nametalo samo po sebi… Kakav je Domagoj Duvnjak nogometaš?

“A joj, mene bi vjerojatno stavili na gol, ha, ha, ha… Mi u Kielu svaki dan na zagrijavanju igramo nogomet tako da…

Imam boljih i lošijih dana, ali, objektivno, najmanje smetam na golu, ha, ha, ha…

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DOMAGOJ DUVNJAK Nagrade i priznanja Hrvatska rukometna reprezentacija: Svjetsko U-19 prvenstvo 2005. - bronca Europsko U-18 prvenstvo 2006. - zlato Svjetsko U-19 prvenstvo 2007. - srebro Europsko prvenstvo 2008. - srebro Svjetsko prvenstvo 2009. - srebro Europsko prvenstvo 2010. - srebro Europsko prvenstvo 2012. - bronca Olimpijske igre 2012. - bronca Svjetsko prvenstvo 2013. - bronca Europsko prvenstvo 2016. - bronca Europsko prvenstvo 2020. - srebro RK Zagreb: 3x prvak: 2006./07., 2007./08. i 2008./09.

3x pobjednik Kupa: 2007., 2008. i 2009.

HSV Hamburg: Pobjednik EHF Lige prvaka: 2013.

Prvak: 2010./11.

Pobjednik Kupa: 2010.

2x pobjednik Superkupa: 2009. i 2010.

Luka Cindrić je najbolji, on je u mladosti i trenirao nogomet, ali izdvojio bih i Zlatka Horvata, on isto ima šlifa”.

THW Kiel: Pobjednik EHF Lige prvaka: 2020.

Pobjednik EHF Kupa: 2019.

3x prvak: 2014./15., 2019./20. i 2020./21.

2x pobjednik Kupa: 2017. i 2019.

2x pobjednik Superkupa: 2014. i 2015.

Pojedninačne nagrade i priznanja - Nagrada Dražen Petrović za najbolju mladu sportsku momčad Hrvatske 2007. (HOO) - Član idealne momčadi Bundeslige 2011.

- 5x najbolji hrvatski rukometaš 2011., 2012., 2014., 2015. i 2020. (HRS i SN) - 2x član All-Star momčadi Svjetskog prvenstva 2013. i 2017.

- 2x rukometaš sezone Bundeslige 2013. i 2020.

- Najbolji rukometaš svijeta 2013. (handball-planet.com) - Najbolji rukometaš svijeta 2013. (IHF) - Član All-Star momčadi Europskog prvenstva 2014.

- MVP Europskog prvenstva 2020.

- Hrvatski sportaš godine 2020. (SN)

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AS A FOOTBALLER, I HAVE BETTER DAYS AND WORSE DAYS; I AM A MINIMAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE POSTS

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laughs. "I'm kidding, of course, he is a great footballer and a great person. Generally speaking, I stay in touch with other Croatia football internationals as well. Croatian athletes are tightly connected, and that's wonderful. We always support each other".

Domagoj supported the Vatreni in the EURO 2020 Round of 16, against Spain in Copenhagen.

Domagoj Duvnjak was happy to "visit" the Vatreni. Croatia's top handball player, the national team captain, is a major supporter of the football team. Born in Đakovo, he is more than welcome to speak about the upcoming match in Osijek.

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"The handball national team played many qualifiers in Osijek. The hall was always full, the crowd was great - people from the entire Slavonia region came, and it was a phenomenal experience for the players. Personally, I always like to return to Osijek. Regarding football, I am convinced that the atmosphere at the Gradski vrt Stadium will be fantastic, as usual. Nowadays, people desire sports, desire football", the handball captain says.

Moreover, Duvnjak is a true friend of Croatia's legendary forward Mario Mandžukić, who has recently ended his playing career.

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"Mario is a great Slavonian friend. We both like 'kulen' and 'kulenova seka'", he

"That was my first occasion to enjoy some free time and watch a match live. My obligations usually do not allow it. That was an exceptional experience, and the match itself was extraordinary. Excluding the extra-time, as Croatia are concerned.

The previous day, I won the German league title with Kiel, and six of my teammates and me took off for Copenhagen to watch Croatia. They were thrilled too."

As a true fan of all sports, Domagoj Duvnjak had plenty of boyhood memories to share, including his football idols.

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"Ever since I was a kid, I loved sports, as I do today. On my TV, only sports channels are on. Back in my youth days, my favourite footballer was ‘the real’ Ronaldo. I wouldn't like to single out Croatian footballer, even though I always watch the games. I am a Liverpool fan, and the best footballer of all time? Always the same questions... Every era has its own merit, and the modern era is definitely the era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano

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discover your story at croatia.hr

Don’t fill your life with days, fill your days with life.

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photo by goran šafarek

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Ronaldo, they are above everyone else.

However, I am glad that Luka Modrić managed to jump in and interrupt the domination of these two geniuses".

A question arises... Domagoj Duvnjak as a footballer, what is he like?

"Oh dear, I would probably end between the posts. In Kiel, we always warm

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DOMAGOJ DUVNJAK Awards and accomplishments Croatian National handball team: World U-19 Championship 2005 - bronze European U-18 Championship 2006 - gold World U-19 Championship 2007 - silver EuropeanChampionship 2008 - silver World Championship 2009 - silver European Championship 2010 - silver European Championship 2012 - bronze Olympic Games 2012 - bronze World Championship 2013 - bronze European Championship 2016 - bronze European Championship 2020 - silver RK Zagreb: 3x Champion: 2006-07, 2007-08 & 2008-09 3x Cup Winner: 2007, 2008 & 2009 HSV Hamburg: EHF Champions League Winner: 2013 Champion: 2010-11 Cup Winner: 2010 2x Super Cup Winner: 2009 & 2010

up playing football, and I have some better and some worse days. Objectively speaking, I am a minimal interference as a goalkeeper.

There are some good footballers among Croatia's handball players: Luka Cindrić is the best, he used to attend football practice sessions, but I would mention Zlatko Horvat as well, he is also talented".

THW Kiel: EHF Champions League Winner: 2020 EHF Cup Winner: 2019 3x Chammpion: 2014-15, 2019-20 & 2020-21 2x Cup Winner: 2017 & 2019 2x Super Cup Winner: 2014 & 2015 Individual - Dražen Petrović Award for the best youth sport team in Croatia 2007 (HOO) - Bundesliga Ideal Team 2011 - 5x The best Croatian handball player 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 & 2020 (HRS & SN) - 2x World Championship All-Star Team 2013 & 2017 - 2x Bundesliga Player of the Season 2013 & 2020 - World's Best Handball Player 2013 (handball-planet.com) - World Player of the Year 2013 (IHF) - European Championship All-Star Team 2014 - MVP of the European Championship 2020 - Croatian Sportsman of the Year 2020 (SN)

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Tko je postigao najviše pogodaka za Hrvatsku u Gradskom vrtu? / Which player has scored the most goals for Croatia in Osijek?

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Igrač s najviše nastupa za Hrvatsku u Gradskom vrtu je: / The player with the most caps for Croatia at Gradski Vrt Stadium is: a) Domagoj Vida b) Darijo Srna c) Luka Modrić

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Samo su dvije reprezentacije uspjele izbjeći poraz u Gradskom vrtu. To su: / Only two national teams have managed to avoid defeat in Osijek. They are: a) Mali/Latvia b) Iran/Estonia c) Israel/Wales

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Kapetansku vrpcu u Osijeku je najviše puta nosio: / Which player has led Croatia as captain in most matches in Osijek? a) Darijo Srna b) Luka Modrić c) Davor Šuker

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Trojica su izbornika ostvarili po dvije pobjede u Gradskom vrtu, ali jedan ima najbolju gol-razliku. On je: / Three coaches have scored two victories each at Gradski Vrt Stadium, but one of them has the best goal difference. His name is: a) Miroslav Blažević b) Niko Kovač c) Zlatko Dalić

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Točni odgovori/Correct answers: 1.c, 2.c, 3.a, 4.b, 5. b

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Dominik LIVAKOVIĆ Simon SLUGA Ivo GRBIĆ Domagoj VIDA Dejan LOVREN Borna BARIŠIĆ Duje ĆALETA-CAR Mile ŠKORIĆ Filip UREMOVIĆ Joško GVARDIOL Borna SOSA Marin PONGRAČIĆ Josip STANIŠIĆ Luka MODRIĆ Mateo KOVAČIĆ Marcelo BROZOVIĆ Mario PAŠALIĆ Nikola VLAŠIĆ Luka IVANUŠEC Kristijan JAKIĆ Ivan PERIŠIĆ Andrej KRAMARIĆ Josip BREKALO Mislav ORŠIĆ Marko LIVAJA

Dušan KUCIAK Marek RODÁK Dominik GREIF František PLACH Peter PEKARÍK Milan ŠKRINIAR Tomáš HUBOČAN Ľubomír ŠATKA Dávid HANCKO Martin KOSCELNÍK Martin VALJENT Lukáš PAUSCHEK Vernon DE MARCO Marek HAMŠÍK Juraj KUCKA Ondrej DUDA Patrik HROŠOVSKÝ Stanislav LOBOTKA Albert RUSNÁK Matúš BERO Róbert BOŽENÍK Lukáš HARASLÍN Ivan SCHRANZ Erik JIRKA David STRELEC Tomáš SUSLOV Ladislav ALMÁSI

Referee: Ovidiu Alin HATEGAN (ROM) Assistant Referees: Radu Adrian Stefan GHINGULEAC (ROM) & Mircea Mihail GRIGORIU (ROM) Video Assistant Referee: Marco DI BELLO (ITA) - Assistant VAR: Ciro CARBONE (ITA) 4th Official: Radu Marian PETRESCU (ROM) - Referee assessor: Andrejs SIPAILO (LVA) Match commissioner: Mark BOS (NED) - VOBM: Kirsten KOEPCKE (GER)

EQ: CRO-SVK 11.10.2021

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Publisher: Hrvatski nogometni savez/Croatian Football Federation, Ulica grada Vukovara 269a, Zagreb Editor: Marko CVIJANOVIĆ - Graphic and Technical Editor: Nikša MARTINAC Journalists: Borna RUPNIK and Nika BAHTIJAREVIĆ Photo: Drago SOPTA, HNS, hrnogomet.com, UEFA, Getty images, SFZ, Hrvatski rukometni savez

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