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2016 in Croatia

Explore 8 historical events and records for Croatia in 2016.

Historical records for Croatia in 2016

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April

Lovren Stoppage-Time Winner Against Dortmund

Lovren, Dejan · Liverpool · Defender · Sport / Football

Lovren heads a late winner against Dortmund to complete a remarkable Europa League comeback under Klopp.

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Brozovic Croatia Euro Midfield Runner

Brozović, Marcelo · France · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Marcelo Brozović provides stamina and short passing in Croatia's midfield at Euro 2016, helping the team maintain control during its successful opening group.

Kalinic Equalises Against Spain at Euros

Kalinić, Nikola · Bordeaux · Forward · Sport / Football

Nikola Kalinić scores Croatia's equaliser against Spain at Euro 2016 with a deft close-range finish, setting up a famous group-stage comeback.

Kalinić Produces Productive Serie A Season

Kalinić, Nikola · Florence · Forward · Sport / Football

Nikola Kalinić's movement around defenders and combination play offer Fiorentina a reliable source of goals in Serie A.

Perisic Late Euro Winner Against Spain

Perišić, Ivan · Bordeaux · Winger · Sport / Football

Ivan Perišić scores a late winner against defending champions Spain at Euro 2016, giving Croatia a 2–1 victory and first place in its group.

Rog Adds Midfield Competition

Rog, Marko · Naples · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Marko Rog signed for Napoli from Dinamo Zagreb and offered energetic box-to-box midfield play during the Sarri era.

Subasic Croatia Euro Group Goalkeeper

Subašić, Danijel · France · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Danijel Subašić keeps goal for Croatia during the Euro 2016 group stage, helping the team finish above Spain before a narrow knockout defeat.

Vida Croatia Euro Knockout Defence

Vida, Domagoj · Lens · Defender · Sport / Football

Domagoj Vida contributes energetic defensive play at Euro 2016, when Croatia are eliminated by Portugal after an extra-time goal in the round of sixteen.

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