Croatia -v- Serbia

Lovely Bloke · 22-03-2013 9:19am #1

Huge, huge match tonight in group A.

Belgium 10
Croatia 10
Serbia 4

Serbia probably can't qualify, or even come second, but a win here for them would seriously upset Croatia's chances of top spot. Croatia and Belgium are top with 10 points, and Serbia and Macedonia have 4 points. Then Wales and Scotland on 3 and 2.

Macedonia host Belgium in a game Belgium will probably win, meaning Croatia need the win to keep pace with Belgium.

No away fans allowed, but I'm sure Mihajlovic will still find some way to annoy the Croats

I'd love to watch this game, anyone know if it's on any TV?

GavRedKing · 22-03-2013 9:36am

Ya'd probably get a stream somewhere alright.

I wouldnt be surprised if there was still trouble in some way with fans.

Lovely Bloke · 22-03-2013 9:40am

The Croatians will be very anti-Serbia alright, and they really hate Mihajlovic.

Himself and Stimac have a bad history.

Rekop dog · 22-03-2013 11:25am

I'd give Macedonia a better chance of picking up points than Serbia. They're a mess last few years.

22-03-2013 12:22pm

A friend sent me a link to this yesterday

http://www.wsc.co.uk/forum-index/27-football/777492-a-history-of-hate-cro-vs-srb-22-mar-2013

Really interesting read. So much at stake here tonight. Mihajlovic and Stimac story/feud is fascinating.

Really looking forward to this game.

Jelle1880 · 22-03-2013 2:54pm

Amalia Ugly Minibus wrote: »

A friend sent me a link to this yesterday

http://www.wsc.co.uk/forum-index/27-football/777492-a-history-of-hate-cro-vs-srb-22-mar-2013

Really interesting read. So much at stake here tonight. Mihajlovic and Stimac story/feud is fascinating.

Really looking forward to this game.

Just about to post this, some truly shocking stuff in there.

Lonesome Boatman · 22-03-2013 3:47pm

Different level from any other rivalry, the history behind it is crazy.

Gringo180 · 22-03-2013 3:57pm

Wonder if theres any betting available on a red card in the match.

The_B_Man · 22-03-2013 4:05pm

I was in Dubrovnik recently, and got a taste of the rivalry from the locals. This game will be big!
If I watch the Ireland game tonight at home, I'll have this one on the laptop, if at all possible!

Rekop dog · 22-03-2013 4:10pm

The_B_Man wrote: »

I was in Dubrovnik recently, and got a taste of the rivalry from the locals. This game will be big!
If I watch the Ireland game tonight at home, I'll have this one on the laptop, if at all possible!

5 o clock kick off mate.

ShamoBuc · 22-03-2013 4:17pm

Looking forward to this one - it should be fairly interesting both on and off the pitch!

Lovely Bloke · 22-03-2013 4:18pm

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Looking forward to this one - it should be fairly interesting both on and off the pitch!

No away fans, unfortunately.

ShamoBuc · 22-03-2013 4:20pm

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

No away fans, unfortunately.

forgot about that...will have to settle for the managers so!

Lonesome Boatman · 22-03-2013 4:45pm

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

No away fans, unfortunately.

maybe fortunately, wouldn't want to see any violence ruining the game

Jelle1880 · 22-03-2013 5:24pm

Will be interesting to see how the Serbian national anthem is greeted, might set the tone for the rest of the game.

markesmith · 22-03-2013 5:45pm

They should really look at not drawing these two teams against each other. Something is guaranteed to kick off tonight.

Gringo180 · 22-03-2013 5:46pm

Any links to watch the game lads?

SantryRed · 22-03-2013 5:51pm

Linkkkkk me please

Eirebear · 22-03-2013 5:56pm

This isn't a footballing rivalry folks, and I find it rather distasteful that some people see fit to reduce on of the bloodiest civil wars this continent has ever seen to a comment regarding away fans "unfortunately" being banned.

Yes, the game is of huge interest for obvious reasons, but wishing violence and mayhem to come out of it is frankly disgusting.

roanoke · 22-03-2013 5:58pm

Amalia Ugly Minibus wrote: »

A friend sent me a link to this yesterday

http://www.wsc.co.uk/forum-index/27-football/777492-a-history-of-hate-cro-vs-srb-22-mar-2013

Really interesting read. So much at stake here tonight. Mihajlovic and Stimac story/feud is fascinating.

Interesting article. Here's the full game mentioned at the start of the article if anyone is interested. Aside from the reference, it's weird watching so many top players competing for silverware in a fairly empty looking stadium.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DueVJNKhn8s

Interestingly if you watch the start of it Mihajlovic isn't actually the captain of Red Star like it says in the article, which leads me to wonder how true the " I hope our guys kill your entire family in Borovo." bit is.