Croatia U-17 ready for EURO: "We need a good start"

After excellent performance in the qualifying rounds, Croatia was rewarded with the European Championships berth and Group A encounters with hosts Bulgaria, Austria and Spain.

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"This is a difficult group, all three teams are tough opponents. However, our goal is to reach the quarterfinals stage and fight for the World Cup, and anything more than that, including a medal, would be a major success", says Croatian youngster Josip Brekalo.

16 teams will appear at the EURO 2015, with two from each group to reach the second round. The losing teams from quarterfinals stage will enter the World Cup play-off round.

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Croatia will start the tournament against the hosts, in Stara Zagora on 6 May, kick-off time 19:00.

"We have spent ten days together during the preparations phase, with two training sessions a day and two friendly matches. What is done, is done, and we are ready to face Bulgaria", says Croatia U-17 captain Nikola Moro.

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Even though Croatia is ambitious going to EURO 2015, Moro reminds that every opponent requires special attention. A positive result against Bulgaria would give Croatia wings.

"We need a good start. We'll play one match at a time, without any haste", concluded Moro.

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