Photo: Joško Ponos; Hajduk hero, Ante Vukušić Hajduk alive and well in Group G after Vukušić strike secures 1-0 win Ante Vukušić’s goal deep into extra time gave Hajduk a thrilling 1-0 victory over Belgian side RSC Anderlecht today, giving the “bijeli” their first three points in Europa League group play. A quick pass from Marin Ljubičić sent Vukušić in all alone against … [Read more...] about HAJDUK 1 ANDERLECHT 0
Archives for September 2010
THE BLUE LIONS MARCH INTO GREECE
By 16 CommentsWritten by Ante Baričević After an improbable win against a relatively depleted Villarreal team, Dinamo Zagreb will face Greek side PAOK FC today at Toumbas Stadium in Thessaloniki. Dinamo now sit atop the group after one game and could very well leave Greece with a victory and three points. Dinamo’s newest addition to the team, coach Vahid Halilhodžić—nicknamed Vaha—has … [Read more...] about THE BLUE LIONS MARCH INTO GREECE
HAJDUK HOPING HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
By 18 CommentsHajduk hope to kickstart their Europa League campaign today as they host Belgian’s RSC Anderlecht. The match comes 16 years after Hajduk, featuring legends Milan Rapaić and Aljoša Asanović, used their home-field advantage to defeat the 30-time Belgian champions 2-1 in a Champions League tilt. Both teams lost their Group G openers two weeks ago – Hajduk fell 3-1 to AEK in … [Read more...] about HAJDUK HOPING HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
BREAKING NEWS: MAMIĆ OUT
By 12 CommentsMAKSIMIR NO LONGER MAMIĆ' CUCKOO'S NESTCSR's Dinamo contact in Zagreb has just reported that Zdravko Mamić will be out as general manager sometime this week and that his reign at Dinamo Zagreb is officially over. This is NOT 100% confirmed and CSR is looking into all details at the moment. Keep an eye out for news to break early Monday in Croatia. We will update this post as … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: MAMIĆ OUT
CROATIAN MESSI GETS THE CALL
By 25 CommentsMateo Kovačić, a 16 year old Croatian prodigy, will be included in Dinamo Zagreb's first team according to head coach Vahid Halilhodžić. With prior interest from Inter Milan, Stuttgart, Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich, Kovačić is considered Croatia's future Messi. The recruitment for Koavčić was so heated that these clubs were offering his parents money, jobs and houses just … [Read more...] about CROATIAN MESSI GETS THE CALL
CSR IN NEW YORK
By 21 CommentsCSR & FRIENDS OUTSIDE SCORPIO IN ASTORIA,NY Three weeks ago, TEAM CSR (Ante Kvartuč, Denis Svirčić, Dennis Fistonić) travelled to New York City to catch Croatia's opening Euro 2012 qualifiers against Latvia and Greece with the boys from Long Island at Scorpio Bar in Astoria. It was great to finally meet Ivica, Krešo, Allen and Robert Uvanović in the flesh; as well as … [Read more...] about CSR IN NEW YORK
**FAN ZONE** POLJUD (SPLIT,HR)
By 37 CommentsSTANDUPCROATIA.COM REPORTING FROM POLJUD Dear CSR Nation: Branimir and I were lucky enough to get our flight and ticket paid for by CSR.com to do a match report for the historic Dinamo vs Hajduk derby. The Atmosphere was Electric, Passionate and Real to say the least.During the announcement of Hajduk's team roster, the fans screamed at the top of their lungs and during … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** POLJUD (SPLIT,HR)
CSR VISITS ESPN
By 32 CommentsCROATIA EARN DISAPPOINTING DRAW VS. GREECE
By 82 CommentsWILL IT BE ANOTHER LONG QUALIFING CAMPAIGN FOR BILIĆ? Although it felt like a loss to most Croatians watching the match on Tuesday against Greece, remember that Croatia is still in fantastic shape to top the group. The Vatreni dominated a defensive Greek side at Maksimir with possession and shots Tuesday night. However, Croatia only turned up the tempo for the first few … [Read more...] about CROATIA EARN DISAPPOINTING DRAW VS. GREECE