After absolutely dominating the match for the first 20 minutes through possession and chances, Croatia fell asleep and finall conceded a Saudi Arabia goal in the 54', after going into halftime scoreless. Croatian goalie and Chelsea FC property Matej Delač was lucky not to have been called for a penalty in the box during the first half as he clumsily brought down a Saudi player … [Read more...] about MLADI VATRENI STUMBLE IN WC OPENER
Archives for July 2011
2ND ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 22 CommentsHere are the results for July 29-31... Dinamo Zagreb [ 2-0 ] Cibalia Vinkovci NET.HR/ ANOTHER EASY DAY FOR DINAMO Dinamo easily took care of Cibalia Saturday night with a 2-0 victory in front of their second leg Champions League qualifier with Helsinki on Wednesday at Maksimir. Luis Ibanez got Dinamo on the board in the 27' with a goal from the … [Read more...] about 2ND ROUND HNL RESULTS
RONALDO DRAWS CROATIA WITH SERBIA, IN GROUP OF DEATH
By 120 CommentsTHANKS RONALDO CSR's own Ante BBB has jinxed Croatia, not only with Serbia, but with the 'Group of Death'. Going into the last pot, Group A was the one to avoid. Now Croatia must get past the Serbs in two emotionally driven matches where supporters will undoubtedly be on their worst behavior. Hopefully what happened in Italy with the Serbs doesn't occur again with Croatia on … [Read more...] about RONALDO DRAWS CROATIA WITH SERBIA, IN GROUP OF DEATH
HELLO HELSINKI!
By 55 CommentsDamir Krajač/Cropix:DINAMO TRAINING IN FINLAND ON TUESDAY Written by Ante Baričević The stage is set for the first leg match of the third round Champions League qualifier featuring GNK Dinamo Zagreb against Finnish champions HJK Helsinki Wednesday night. After defeating Neftchi on a 3:0 aggregate, Dinamo will march with the Croatian flag into Finland in front of a … [Read more...] about HELLO HELSINKI!
2011-12 FANTASY FOOTBALL
By 32 CommentsCOME THIS FALL...YOU'LL BE PLAYING REAL FANTASY FOOTBALL The 2011-12 English Premier League season is right around the corner with matches beginning on August 13th. That means another Croatian Soccer Report Fantasy group is ready to get underway. In our sophomore season last year, we had over 120 players compete and look to grow that number this season. It should be another … [Read more...] about 2011-12 FANTASY FOOTBALL
BARÇA INVADE SPLIT, HISTORIC CROATIAN DAY UPON US
By 5 CommentsKICKOFF @ 2:30 PM (ET) It's not every day that something recognized as 'world class' visits our small country of Croatia, which only has a population of 4.2 million people. The only other thing that comes to mind is when the Pope pays an occasional visit. So what brings the best football club in the world to little Croatia? What brings soccer royalty to Split? Hajduk … [Read more...] about BARÇA INVADE SPLIT, HISTORIC CROATIAN DAY UPON US
JOSE MOURINHO: I’M NOT THE ‘EUROPEAN ZEN MASTER’
By 16 CommentsPhoto: Denis Svirčić Jose Mourinho press conference Is Jose Mourinho the European Zen master? Last night after the Real Madrid-Chivas Guadalajara World Football Challenge match in San Diego, California, "The Special One", Jose Mourinho, let the world know that he is no Zen master. JOSE MOURINHO talks with Ante Kvartuč from JP 72 hours … [Read more...] about JOSE MOURINHO: I’M NOT THE ‘EUROPEAN ZEN MASTER’
BECKHAM DENIES HAJDUK SPLIT RUMOR
By 45 CommentsLos Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham denied any rumors of playing in Croatia for Hajduk Split Saturday night; moments after the Galaxy's 4-1 loss to European goliath Real Madrid at the Los Angeles Coliseum. However, is it true that the former English star has not even heard of the famous Croatian club, especially in their 100th year while hosting a friendly with European … [Read more...] about BECKHAM DENIES HAJDUK SPLIT RUMOR
KILLER COMES STATESIDE, NOT HAPPY WITH SILENT POLJUD
By 21 CommentsKLASNIĆ UNHAPPY WITH 14-MINUTE SILENCE AT POLJUD Dr. Colin O' Haravić reporting from Tampa, FL This is Colin O’Hara aka (Dr. O’Haravić), a combination of my last name and my mother’s maiden name, Crnković, reporting from St. Petersburg, Fla on Ivan Klasnić’s trip to America with the Bolton Wanderers. Please excuse the audio as I had some last minute … [Read more...] about KILLER COMES STATESIDE, NOT HAPPY WITH SILENT POLJUD