Croatian Klikaj.hr sports journalist Zvonimir Markač commented on Croatia's victory over Brazil in the quarterfinal match of the World Cup in Qatar for Telecom Asia Sport.
"Brazil is Brazil, but Croatia showed who they are in the world of football. We played great, we fought until the last drop of sweat. We were a little bit lucky, but luck is for the winner. The fans in Croatia are too proud, they thought that the fall of the Brazilians at every contact shouldn't end well for them. Neymar and the rest of the Brazilian players are deservedly going home. We have heart, now we're going all the way. Even if we fail, our national team is already a winner for us," - Zvonimir told Telecom Asia Sport.
Dejan Lovren has been the leader of the Croatian national team for years, along with Modrić, Brozović, Kovačić and others. A great choice by Zlatko Dalić.
Zvonimir Markač exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
Lovren has played 77 matches for the Croatian national team. The defender played all five matches at the World Cup without being substituted and provided one assist.
Croatia didn't suffer a single defeat at the tournament in Qatar and reached the semifinals of the World Cup, where on December 13 it will play against Argentina. The game will begin at 22:00 GMT+3.
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