Saturday will be packed full of action for Croatian sports fans! The 'Vatreni' will be in Budapest to play Hungary in their last warm-up before they open Euro 2008 group play against the co-hosts, Austria, in Vienna on June 8th. This will be Bilić's last chance to see who is match fit and which strikers he will use for his Euro assault. The game will not be televised in America … [Read more...] about FRENCH OPEN AND BUDAPEST FRIENDLY
Archives for May 2008
CROATIAN SMALL GOALS TOURNAMENT
By 5 CommentsHere's a slideshow I put together for the tournament that went on in San Pedro, CA on 5/24/2008. The only thing that I have to do is another version where a Croatian song plays in the background. Any suggestions? CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ANY PICTURE FROM THE VIDEO IMAGE DOWNLOADS NOW ONLY $15.00 … [Read more...] about CROATIAN SMALL GOALS TOURNAMENT
CROATIA SLIP BY MOLDOVA
By 8 CommentsCroatian captain, Niko Kovač, scored the only goal in a 1-0 friendly victory versus Moldova in Rijeka this past Saturday. The game was merely a tune-up for the Croatian side who will open up group play for Euro 2008 in just 2 weeks time. Coach Slaven Bilić got in plenty of players in the game to gauge readiness and fitness for many of the new call-ups. Uefa.com covered the game … [Read more...] about CROATIA SLIP BY MOLDOVA
CROATIA-MOLDOVA FRIENDLY
By 9 CommentsAs Croatians from all over North America come to Los Angeles this weekend for Independence Day festivities, which includes the 2nd Annual Croatian Small Goals Tournament in San Pedro, our national team will be hosting a friendly in Rijeka on Saturday at 11:30AM (ET) to Moldova. With only 2 weeks left before Euro 2008 kicks off, (and no disrespect towards Moldova) we … [Read more...] about CROATIA-MOLDOVA FRIENDLY
THE FANS HAVE SPOKEN!
By 2 CommentsThe start of Euro 2008 is only 3 weeks away! Croatia opens up group play on Sunday June 8th in the Austrian capital of Vienna against the Austrian co-hosts. I asked all of you a month ago how you expect Croatia to perform at this summer's European championships and 69 people gracefully replied. And in an absolute shocker, 52% (32 people) voted that Croatia will indeed … [Read more...] about THE FANS HAVE SPOKEN!
RIDING INTO EURO
By 3 CommentsWith just over a month before Euro 2008 begins, we here at CroatianSoccerReport.com want our readers to know everything and anything pertaining to the Croatian national soccer team. Even if it's letting you know what bus they will be riding to the games. Sure, this isn't the most relevant news we could find but check out the other 15 teams and their slogans. Is this … [Read more...] about RIDING INTO EURO
BILIĆ LOCKS IN NEW CONTRACT
By Leave a CommentSlaven Bilić will coach Croatia 2 more years! The Croatian Soccer Federation (HNS) and their beloved coach agreed to a 2-year extension Wednesday that will pay Bilić 1.2 million kuna ($257,300) per year. This would keep Croatia under Bilić for Euro 2008 and World Cup 2010 qualifying. Should they qualify for South Africa, Bilić would end his stint with the club after the … [Read more...] about BILIĆ LOCKS IN NEW CONTRACT
32ND ROUND HNL RESULTS
By Leave a CommentHere are the results for May 3rd... Međimurje [4 - 0] Inter Zaprešić NK Osijek [2 - 0] Varteks Varaždin NK Rijeka [2 - 0] Cibalia Vinkovci NK Zadar [0 - 2] HNK Šibenik Slaven Belupo [1 - 0] NK Zagreb Hajduk Split [1 - 1] Dinamo Zagreb … [Read more...] about 32ND ROUND HNL RESULTS