1.  Miroslav Blazevic, the eccentric Croatian coach, got through the tournament on cigarettes, chocolates and faxes from his astrologer.

2.  Radja has finally settled insurance problems with his NBA team and Croatian coach Aleksandar Petrovic said this has freed his forward to play better.

3.  Croatian assistant coach Ivor Susak attended the game in Toulouse.

4.  Croatian coach Bruno Silic said he was glad the first meeting with Yugoslavia took place before the Olympics.

5.  Croatian coach Mirko Jozic said he would have preferred a different group.

6.  Croatian coach Miroslav Blazevic threw in Vlaovic as a fresh attacker after the break, replacing disappointing midfielder Silvio Maric.

7.  Croatian coach Miroslav Blazevic has promised to field his strongest team.

8.  Croatian coach Tomislav Ivic on Thursday accepted an offer to return to Olympique Marseille after leaving just a month earlier, the club said.

9.  Croatian coach Mirko Jozic appeared happier with the result.

10.  Croatian coach Miroslav Blazevic has organized two training sessions at the Carlisle ground, home of Bray Wanderers.