| Group F | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| Georgia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Greece | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Israel | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| Latvia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
| Malta | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0 |
Euro 2012 Qualifying, Group F: Croatia’s Win In Israel Gives Blazers Early Control
How Things Were, Before Friday: Croatia and Israel were tied atop a group poised for a five team race. Greece had drawn both their matches, as had Georgia, whose young talent was starting to pay dividends. Latvia, coming off a third place finish in World Cup qualifying, sat in the same spot, though their only point had come against Malta.
Where They Stand, Now: Greece and Georgia’s first victories have kept Croatia from running away from the pack, though Slaven Bilic’s win in Israel gives the Croats valuable points Greece are unlikely to get. As such, Croatia has taken control of Group F, looking like the only above average team in doing so.
Question That Will Define The Group, Going Forward: Will the young Greek come along fast enough to challenge Croatia?
Predicted Order Of Finish:
- Croatia
- Greece
- Israel
- Georgia
- Latvia
- Malta
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