Nikola Katic Archive

Edin Džeko helps Bosnia and Herzegovina make next step to World Cup qualification

The dream of qualifying for this year’s World Cup is still very much alive for Edin Džeko and Nikola Katić. A 4-2 victory on penalties over Wales on Thursday (26/3) means that Bosnia and Herzegovina have booked their place in the qualification play-off final. The game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Džeko playing a key role. The day before, Mika Wallentowitz celebrated making his debut for the Germany U19 side in a 2-2 draw with Sweden.

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Edin Džeko and Nikola Katic chasing a place at the World Cup

Five Royal Blues are away on international duty after being called up by their national teams. For Edin Džeko and Nikola Katic, the focus is on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup play-offs.

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Nikola Katic: Need to give it 120 percent

Nikola Katic found himself watching last weekend’s 1-0 home win against Arminia Bielefeld (6/3) from an unusual position – in the stands, instead of on the pitch. The centre-back was suspended after having picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against SpVgg Greuther Fürth the previous week. “It wasn’t a nice feeling,” the 29-year-old said. “I was very nervous during the game, but very happy to get to celebrate with the others afterwards.”

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Number of players back in training

Over half a dozen of players were back in training for the first full week of FC Schalke 04’s calendar year.

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Nikola Katic’s Bosnia and Herzegovina have to settle for a place in World Cup qualification play-offs

Bosnia and Herzegovina missed out on direct qualification for next year’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States on Tuesday night (18/11). Sergej Barbarez’s team needed to win their final game in Group H against Austria to top Group H, but were held to a 1-1 draw in Vienna by the group leaders.

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Important win in World Cup qualification for Nikola Katic – but now suspended for decisive final group game

Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded an important victory on Saturday night (15/11) in their penultimate World Cup qualifier. Sergej Barbarez’s team won 3-1 against Romania to ensure at least a place in the play-offs. Schalke centre-back Nikola Katic played the full 90 minutes in Zenica.

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Now or never for Katić and Bosnia on the road to the World Cup

A Royal Blue duo are set for action on the world stage as Nikola Katić and Mertcan Ayhan have both been called up for international duty.

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Nikola Katic: We want to quickly get back on track

The next challenge for the Royal Blues comes in the form of SV Elversberg, who will visit the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (8/11, 13:00 CET). Schalke’s centre-back Nikola Katic believes his side are well prepared for whatever this weekend’s opponents have in store for them.

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Two wins and one defeat on international duty for Schalke trio

As the international break drew to a close, Nikola Katic, Moussa Sylla and Vitalie Becker all picked up minutes for their national sides, with one of them still in with a shot at World Cup qualification.

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Nikola Katic scores in draw for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Schalke’s trio of senior internationals recorded varying degrees of success in their most recent fixtures with their nations. For Moussa Sylla and Mali, their dream of World Cup qualification is no longer possible.

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Three Royal Blues called up for international duty

Nikola Katic, Moussa Sylla and Vitalie Becker are now away with their respective national teams for the next round of international fixtures.

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Nikola Katic starts and plays full 90 minutes for Bosnia-Herzegovina

On Tuesday evening (9/9), Nikola Katic played every minute for his national side in their World Cup qualifier against Austria, unfortunately ending up on the wrong side of a 2-1 scoreline.

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