Spain Defeat Croatia 1-0

Spanish Matador team finally managed to beat Croatia by a score of 1-0, in the group C match Euro 2012 which was held at the Arena Gdansk, Poland, Tuesday (19/06/2012) morning Wib. The only goal that is created in the match scored by Jesus Navas in the 83rd minute.Against Croatia, coach Vicente Del Bosque back down formations similar to the game to face Ireland in the previous game. Fernando Torres is plotted into a single attacker, with the support of two defensive midfielders and three attacking midfielders.Since the beginning of the game, both teams trading directly with each attack. Spain and Croatia are in fact only need a draw 2-2 to qualify, each apparently refused to budge.Driven by Andres Iniesta and David Silva, Spanish many times tried to suppress the Croatian defense. But the discipline of the game indicated that Slaven Bilic's side, able to absorb all the attacks that are built Matador team player.Similarly, several times trying to threaten Croatia goalkeeper Iker Casillas. The Croatian players seemed to not be afraid to face the world champions. Unfortunately all the Croatian attack can be broken by Gerard Pique et al. As a result, until the end of the first half both teams had to settle for a 0-0 draw.In the second half both teams again trying to demolish each other. However again-again not many opportunities who could be created, because its discipline line behind both teams.Coach Vicente Del Bosque then do a changes. Fernando Torres pulled out, replaced by Jesus Navas. While David Silva was replaced by Cesc Fabregas.This change has been fruitful in the 83rd minute. Starting from a Fabregas, who was greeted by Iniesta. Barcelona players who escaped from the convoy Croatian players were then handed the ball to Navas. Croatia goalkeeper who already advanced, were left to see his goal by Navas burglarized. Spain were 1-0. Score of 1-0 is survived until the end of the game.With this victory, Spain qualify as group winners a big 8. They were accompanied by Italy's 2-0 win at the same time from Ireland.

Italy vs Croatia Draw 1-1

Mario Mandzukic donated goals at  minutes 72 managed to make Kroasi 1-1 draw against Italy in the second match both teams in Group C's Municipal Stadium, Poznan, Plandia, Wednesday night.
Without wasting time, early in the second half, Italy and Croatia exchanged directly attack harmful to the heart of the defense of each team.
Luca Modric in the 49th minute with a clever trick Claudio Marchisio, but his hard shot was wide at the top of the crossbar that kept Italian Gianluigi Buffon.
Two minutes later, turn to Italy which failed to execute a corner kick by Andrea Pirlo to Giaccherini targeted, but missed the Croatia goal.
Nan fast aggressive game continues in this second round. Italy has really left the game last image that has long been ingrained in the body coach Cesare Prandelli is now taken care of this.
Meanwhile, militant-style game that diarsiteki Croatia Slaven Bilic was a threat for the Azzurri. Italy seemed a bit overwhelmed by the fast tempo Jelavic et al.
Small incident occurred when the audience threw a bottle of smoke in the 54th minute. The game was delayed, but in the 55th minute the match was resumed.
The referee awarded a yellow card first Italian midfielder Thiago Motta as holding the neck and pulling shirts Jelavic.
Minor incidents re-coloring game in the 59th minute when Croatian captain Darijo Srna head nudged back Motta. But the referee did not reward Srna a yellow card for this incident. As a result Motta pulled out of the field and was replaced by Riccardo Montolivo.
In 67 minutes doing turn the stronghold Croatia pergantinan player. Daniel Pranjic signed to replace Ivan Perisic. And in the 69th minute Udinese striker Antonio Di Natale coming on for Mario Balotelli.
Croatia finally able to equalize 1-1 with goals scored by Mario Mandzukic in 72 minutes.
This goal is the fault line behind Italy, Chiellini who could not pass the ball to block the Mandzukic.
Mandzukic goal is to make Croatia fans at Municipal Stadium Poznan joy, and again threw the bottle of smoke, consequently delaying the match referee's back for several minutes.
In the 80th minute substitute Montilivo turn a yellow card was given a hard hit from Mandzukic.
It was the second yellow card issued by referee Howard Webb. Meanwhile, Webb was awarded the first yellow card for a block Schildenfeld Giovinco with his hands.
Italy and Croatia aggressive game takes place consistently in the second half until the whistle is blown.
The second match of Group C, Italy's 1-1 draw against Croatia.
In the second half Italy was again superior in ball possession, 51 percent, while 49 percent of Croatia.
Add to draw each one points to Croatia and Italy. Croatia until now has four points, while Italy is only two points. Italy must win in his final game next week.

Complete Victory in the First Round, a Sign of Caution for Spain and Italy

Croatia gained a convincing victory in the first party's preliminary round Group C Euro 2012. Faced with the Republic of Ireland, Croatia won the match with a final score of 3-1.

Match between Ireland cons Croatia held at Municipal Stadium on Monday (6/11/2012) pm dawn.

Mario Mandzukic brought Croatia ahead after just three minutes walk. Ireland's equalizer 16 minutes later after a header from Sean St. Ledger rip the nets Croatia.

Nikica Jelavic bring Croatia back ahead by his goal a few minutes before halftime. Croatian victory ensured by Mandzukic, who found the net early in the second half Irish.

With this result, while Croatia to lead Group C with three points. While the Irish are in a position protruding with a value of zero.

Croatia led 1-0 in the third minute. Irish defense failed to secure a corner kick the ball, the ball cross from the right by Mandzukic headlong at the near post and Shay Given could not prevent it.

16 minutes later, the Irish finished 1-1 equalized through St. Ledger. From a free kick Aiden McGeady, St. Ledger jarring the ball to Croatia's goal.

Croatia took back the leadership of the match two minutes before the normal end of the first round. Jelavic listed his name on the scoreboard as well as bringing his team ahead 3-1.

In injury time, the Irish almost scored a second goal to reduce the score. However, leading his header into the far off the mark. The fight ended, Croatia won 3-1.