EDUARDO made the best of his 66th minute substitution as he threaded a ball right to Robin van Persie in front of the goal for the first score of the game in the 78'. Olympiakos had Arsenal and their supporters pulling their hair out Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium playing stubborn defense and not letting the Gunners get that pesky first goal. Arsenal now have two wins in … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND 2
Archives for September 2009
9TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 23 CommentsWritten by dinamofan:), CSR HNL correspondent Here are the results for Sep 25-27... Cibalia Vinkovci [0 - 0 ] Hajduk Split Tonight's televized match was being pitched as a test of how far Hajduk have progressed under Edy Reja as they faced in form Cibalia in Vinkovci. A straight red card however for Josip Skoko for elbowing Tomislav Mazalović in the … [Read more...] about 9TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
KRANJČAR CORNER: IS HE WORTH THE HYPE?
By 65 CommentsWritten by DENNIS FISTONIĆ aka HvarSplićan Much has been said about Niko Kranjčar since his career began with Dinamo Zagreb in 2001. Some have gone as far to say that he would be the next Robert Prosinečki in midfield for Croatia. Although only 25 years of age, Kranjčar may not yet be in his prime. However, I am here to say that Niko Kranjčar will never meet the … [Read more...] about KRANJČAR CORNER: IS HE WORTH THE HYPE?
HNL COACHING CAROUSEL
By 31 CommentsWILL IGOR ŠTIMAC BE ABLE TO KEEP NK ZAGREB IN THE HNL? HNK Rijeka announced the departure of coach Robert Rubčić following their 6-0 defeat to league leaders Dinamo Zagreb on Sunday. Former Hajduk Split coach Zoran Vulić is being strongly tipped to take over as Rubčić's replacement. Vulić, 47, has been looking for a new job ever since leaving Energie Luch Vladivostok last … [Read more...] about HNL COACHING CAROUSEL
EDUARDO REDEEMS HIMSELF
By 19 CommentsEduardo made a costly error in the 2' of Arsenal's Champions League group stage opener Wednesday night at Standard Liege which gave the home side an early 1-0 lead. Eduardo tried to be fancy as he flicked the ball off his back heal from an Arsenal clearance. He absolutely missed the whole idea on the play and gave Standard a gift look at goal, which they converted. Note to … [Read more...] about EDUARDO REDEEMS HIMSELF
VIVA CRO VEGAS TOURNAMENT
By 11 CommentsThe Croatian-American Club of Las Vegas is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting the inaugural " Viva Cro Vegas Soccer Tounament and Picnic" on Saturday October 3rd 2009. We’d like to invite all Croatians and friends of the Croatian Club to join us for a fun filled day of Croatian music, food and 6-on-6 small goals soccer tournament! The soccer tournament/picnic … [Read more...] about VIVA CRO VEGAS TOURNAMENT
EDUARDO INNOCENT
By 5 CommentsEDUARDO IS GOOD TO GO! Soccernet.com has reported that UEFA have cleared Eduardo from his two match ban to start the Champions League season. Eduardo is now available to play at Standard Liege this Wednesday, September 16th. I'm glad UEFA finally 'sacked up' and made the correct decision during this Eduardo episode. I'm sure fans will still boo him during Arsenal away … [Read more...] about EDUARDO INNOCENT
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *VI*
By 37 CommentsCORRECTION: Dynamo Kyiv defeated Metalurg Donetsk in the Ukrainian Cup; not Metalist Kharkiv. Monaco do not sit atop the French Ligue 1. I meant to say towards the top. BUDAN GOAL … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *VI*
** FAN ZONE ** DUBROVNIK
By 7 CommentsCSR 'idea man' and Croatian photojournalist Branimir Kvartuč took to the streets of Dubrovnik the night of the Croatia-England match on September 9, 2009 to talk to the locals about what they thought about the game. Branimir also caught up with an Englishman from London who watched the game in Croatia. He reminds me of Austin Powers. Anyone else with me on this … [Read more...] about ** FAN ZONE ** DUBROVNIK