SCOTLAND Jelavić converts penalty for Rangers Nikica Jelavić played the full 90 minutes for Rangers on Saturday and converted a 69th minute penalty kick against Aberdeen to give the Scottish giants the full three points on the day. Jelavić put a tough ball through the box as he slid across the penalty area which followed with a foul and a Rangers penalty. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XI*
Archives for October 2011
Filipović vs. Nelson Showdown
By 34 CommentsPhoto: Dana White Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović (27-9-2, 4-5 UFC) will take on Roy “Big Country” Nelson (15-6, 2-2 UFC) this Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada at UFC 137. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović Photo: Crocop.tk Strengths: K1 level striking, Great take down defense and Experience. Weaknesses: Age, Susceptible to knock out, Unwillingness to pull the trigger, … [Read more...] about Filipović vs. Nelson Showdown
Eduardo Double Sends Shakhtar into Quarters
By 21 CommentsPhoto: Shakhtar.com Eduardo (11) scores in the 9th minute vs. Dynamo In a heated battle amongst Ukrainian foes, Dynamo Kyiv hosted Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 Wednesday night. Both Darijo Srna and Eduardo got the start for Shakhtar with the Croatians connecting for the opening goal in just the ninth minute of play. Srna crossed the ball from the … [Read more...] about Eduardo Double Sends Shakhtar into Quarters
12th Round HNL Results
By 11 CommentsDinamo Zagreb 2-0 NK Rijeka Photo: Drago Sopta/CroPix Krstanović (L) celebrating goal In front of only 2,000 people on a cold and rainy Zagreb night, Dinamo restored their four-point lead atop the Croatian table after a 2-0 victory over Rijeka. In a seemingly quiet game that entered halftime scoreless, Dinamo finally got on the board in the 57' when a long cross was … [Read more...] about 12th Round HNL Results
Is This The End of The Line for Mirko CroCop ?
By 47 CommentsPhoto: UFC Roy "Big Country" Nelson vs. Mirko "CroCop" Filipović Mirko "CroCop" Filipović will make his return to the octagon on October 29th at UFC 137, against the Ultimate fighter 10 winner Roy "Big Country" Nelson. This is the last fight on CroCop's existing UFC contract and it might be the last time we see the Croatian legend fight in the UFC. Both fighters are … [Read more...] about Is This The End of The Line for Mirko CroCop ?
11th Round HNL Results
By 12 CommentsNK Zadar 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb Photo: Andrija Lučić/Cropix Zadar's Ivan Santini (19) celebrates winner vs. Dinamo NK Zadar have slain yet another Croatian giant- this time Dinamo Zagreb. After defeating Hajduk Split earlier in the season, Zadar came from behind Friday night to beat the current Croatian champions at Stadion Stanovi. With a Champions League clash against … [Read more...] about 11th Round HNL Results
Miočić UFC Debut A Success
By 12 CommentsPhoto: UFC Stipe Miočić was victorious on the big stage American born Croatian heavyweight Stipe Miočić made a succesful UFC debut Saturday night at UFC 136, keeping his unbeaten record intact by delivering a three round unanimous decision win over the tough veteran Joey "The Mexicutioner" Beltran. Miočić outclassed and outworked Beltran for all three rounds. Two … [Read more...] about Miočić UFC Debut A Success
CROATIA GET REMATCH WITH TURKEY!
By 149 CommentsCroatia have drawn Turkey in the Euro 2012 playoff round. Some Croatians would call it fate, others a revenge mission. No matter what word is used, coach Slaven Bilić and his boys now have the opportunity to seal a Euro 2012 berth against the very team that eliminated them from the quarterfinals three years ago. Will things come full circle for the Vatreni as they attempt to … [Read more...] about CROATIA GET REMATCH WITH TURKEY!
CROATIA v LATVIA FROM ALPINE VILLAGE
By 35 CommentsCroatia defeat Latvia in their Group F finale, await playoff draw on Thursday It was a much smaller crowd at Alpine Village Tuesday for the Latvia match as Greece took the sails away from many Vatreni fans in the Southern California area. But that doesn't mean we were short of personality. The fans cheered every goal against Latvia like it was a World Cup final with … [Read more...] about CROATIA v LATVIA FROM ALPINE VILLAGE