The Japanese giant-killers were the first to fall. The country of Brazil
was brought back to earth after it had been flying too high. And it wasn’t
with a display of ostentatious chic that they accomplished this. The
Croatian team has been one of the most boring to watch.For the second straight World Cup, Zlatko Dalic has taken the underdog
mentality to the semifinals, where his team will face Argentina on Tuesday.
He has limited risk, thereby stifling the attacking instincts, even if it
means going all the way into shootouts, and then relied on the unwavering
mental strength of his players.
was brought back to earth after it had been flying too high. And it wasn’t
with a display of ostentatious chic that they accomplished this. The
Croatian team has been one of the most boring to watch.For the second straight World Cup, Zlatko Dalic has taken the underdog
mentality to the semifinals, where his team will face Argentina on Tuesday.
He has limited risk, thereby stifling the attacking instincts, even if it
means going all the way into shootouts, and then relied on the unwavering
mental strength of his players.
