Croatia Vs Spain In Euro 2012_ Match Preview

Croatia Vs Spain In Euro 2012: Match Preview Group A and Group B have already got their qualifiers who will compete in the quarter final to make their way in to the semi-final. Now, this is the turn for Group C members to get qualified in the next round. The final group stage match for Group C members is between Croatia and Spain which will be held on June 18, 2012 at 18.45 GMT at PGE Arena, Gdansk. Both the teams are in same level in this tournament with 4 points in hand and so this match will surely be an exciting and tight match to watch.

Ending the first match of this tournament with a draw score line against Italy, Spain did an impressive performance against Republic of Ireland where they snatched the match from the side of this youngest Euro team in 4-0 score line. Standing at the brink of the next stage, Spain has almost confirmed their position in the next round. A win against Croatian team will guarantee their first position and a draw will also lead them to the quarter final. The team is entirely studded with star footballers and their confidence is high which they have exposed during their dominance over Irish squad in their last match. During the match, 66% of ball possession was under Spanish legs. Croatia is also an equally strong contender for the next round but Spain's performance in the field seems to be more powerful which will help them to easily take over their rival.

Croatia, on the other hand, is in the same level with Spain in the points table but a lagging a little bit due to goal difference. They marked their Euro 2012 campaign with a 3-1 win against Ireland followed by a draw match against Italy. Although their dominance prevailed almost 90 minutes over the field on the first day but in the following day, they had to struggle to level the match with equally competent Italy. So a win against group topper Spain is very necessary for Croatia to be in the next round because in the other group match, Italy is likely to get an easy win against Ireland which will ensure their position in the quarter final. However, if Croatia finishes a draw match or loses the match and Italy gets their win from the other match, there will be an end to Croatia's campaign in this tournament. Coach Slaven Bilic knows that his boys have to play a match for life or death on Monday and their main target is to tackle Spanish striker Roja who has hammered Irish goalpost with series of goals.

For this match, the bookies like Paddy Power, Betfred, Bet365 and Coral are offering 4/5, 8/11, 5/6 and 4/5 for Spanish victory whereas for Croatian win, Paddy Power and Coral are offering 13/2 while the other two are offering 7. For a draw match, all are offering 13/8 except Paddy Power who is offering 17/10. organisateur seminaire