MEET #48, OWEN MAREČIĆ Croatia has another diamond in the rough; and his name is Owen Marečić. The 6'1" (1.85m) 244 lb. (110 kg) senior linebacker also doubles as fullback for the Stanford football program. The 22 year-old Marečić isn't all braun either. He is currently a straight-A Biology major at Stanford and doesn't know what the future holds for him: science or … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: IT’S MAREČIĆ, NOT MARECIC
Archives for November 2010
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DAY 5
By 11 CommentsAP/ MODRIĆ DOUBLES THE LEAD FOR TOTTENHAM Luka Modrić doubled Tottenham's lead in the 45+1' to make it 2-0 for Spurs heading into halftime. Modrić was then tripped up in the box during second half action which resulted in a penalty shot, however, Welshman Gareth Bale had his poor attempt blocked. Tottenham currently won 3-0 with Niko Kranjčar being subbed into the game in … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DAY 5
REMEMBERING VUKOVAR & ŠKABRNJA 19 YEARS LATER
By 27 CommentsThe water tower in Vukovar, 2005. Heavily damaged in battle, it has been preserved as a symbol of the town's suffering. Written by Ivan R. & Ante B. November 18th, 2010 marks the nineteenth anniversary since the fall of the heroic city of Vukovar in Croatia. At the time, the international community stood still and watched the eastern Croatian city fall … [Read more...] about REMEMBERING VUKOVAR & ŠKABRNJA 19 YEARS LATER
FINAL: CROATIA 3 MALTA 0
By 74 CommentsWHAT SHOULD I DO? SCORE 2 FIRST HALF GOALS AGAINST MALTA. Croatia got the job done Wednesday night against a poor Malta side, winning 3-0 with two first half goals from Niko Kranjčar and a late header by substitute Nikola Kalinić. In the end, it was just Malta, but Croatia got the job done injury-free nonetheless. Kranjčar has been spectacular in the last three Croatia games … [Read more...] about FINAL: CROATIA 3 MALTA 0
15TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 11 CommentsHere are the results for Nov. 13th... Rnk Split [ 0-1 ] Dinamo Zagreb Photo: Pixsell; A full house at Park mladeži for Dinamo-Split Dinamo Zagreb remains in first place after a well deserved 1:0 victory on the road over RNK Split in Park Mladeži. The atmosphere was electric in Split as 4,000 Red Devils (along with a Crveni Ðavoli – Komiža – San … [Read more...] about 15TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
KRANJČAR: WHAT SHOULD I DO?
By 33 CommentsNIKO KRANJČAR PONDERING HIS FUTURE...Niko Kranjčar has been left in the dust at Tottenham by manager Harry Redknapp since the addition of Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart in September. The 26 year-old Croatian winger has scored six goals in 27 appearances since joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2009 and has netted 13 goals for Croatia in 60 appearances since 2004. Kranjčar … [Read more...] about KRANJČAR: WHAT SHOULD I DO?
DINAMO COME UP HUGE IN BRUGGE
By 11 CommentsCROPIX Damir Krajac/ Dinamo loving life right now After a scoreless first half in Belgium Thursday night, Dinamo Zagreb exploded for two goals after the break to beat Club Brugge 2-0 and go top of Europa League Group D with two games remaining. Sammir atoned for his poor performance two weeks ago in Zagreb as he found himself on a 40-yard breakaway in the 55'. The … [Read more...] about DINAMO COME UP HUGE IN BRUGGE
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE FOR HAJDUK
By 3 CommentsCROPIX Joško Ponos/ Ibričić v. Križanac Written By Tom Renić Two goals from Zenit St. Petersburg inside the first six minutes of the second half proved to be the difference Thursday night as the Russian leaders hung on for a 3-2 win over Hajduk at Poljud. Zenit scored from the penalty spot in both the 47th and 51st minute to take what looked like an insurmountable … [Read more...] about TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE FOR HAJDUK
CAN HAJDUK UPSET SPALLETTI’S MEN IN SPALATO?
By 41 CommentsLuciano Spalletti(left) won't be able to argue the call at Poljud Zenit St. Petersburg coach Luciano Spalletti brings his UEFA Europa League Group G-leading side into Poljud stadium today with the aim of locking up the group’s top spot with two games to spare. CSR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BROADCAST THE DINAMO & HAJDUK MATCHES LIVE ON THURSDAY. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WILL BE … [Read more...] about CAN HAJDUK UPSET SPALLETTI’S MEN IN SPALATO?