Photo: AFP Croatian #1 and world #16 Marin Čilić outlasted American Sam Querrey in the third round of the Wimbledon championships Saturday night in a five and a half hour marathon, officially the second longest match in Wimbledon history. After taking the first two sets against Querrey, Čilić lost the next two in tiebreakers, setting up a fifth and final set. Querrey … [Read more...] about Čilić Outlasts Querrey in Wimbledon Marathon, Karlović to Protest
Archives for June 2012
Good Showing at Euros Brings Big Deals for Vatreni
By 30 CommentsIt didn't take long for somebody to snatch up the 26 year old after his inspiring performance at Euro2012. A price has not been put on Mario Mandžukić's head, but we know the deal will last until 2016. Many Hrvati were expecting a Crottenham Hotspur in Wolfsburg, but the trade frees up space for Lakic and Olic to play side by side for a struggling Wolfsburg … [Read more...] about Good Showing at Euros Brings Big Deals for Vatreni
Aleksandar Holiga on Tap
By 102 CommentsPhoto: The Guardian So who exactly is Aleksandar Holiga? He is an independent Croatian football writer who often contributes to FourFourTwo and The Guardian. On June 26th, 2012, Holiga posted "Euro 2012: The problem with Croatia's nationalistic fans starts at the top" in the Guardian's sports section, citing all the problems he has with Croatian fans during major … [Read more...] about Aleksandar Holiga on Tap
EURO 2012: What We Learned
By 83 CommentsPhoto: Mirror Written by Vedran Ćavara Something funny happened during Croatia's 2012 EURO campaign: our expectations were suddenly raised, and the team made us proud. Here are a few observations I've made. Feel free to disagree. -Slaven Bilić made this team into a bona fide unit that played within themselves. They worked hard for each other and defended as a … [Read more...] about EURO 2012: What We Learned
What Could Have Been
By 92 CommentsPhoto: Facebook.com/priznajem.HRVATsam Croatia was one Ivan Rakitić header away from not only clinching a spot in the Euro 2012 quarterfinals, but dethroning the current Euro and World Cup champions, Spain, all in the blink of an eye. With Italy expected to win against the Irish, Croatia knew they needed a result and had to play a near flawless game against the Spaniards … [Read more...] about What Could Have Been
Croatia vs Spain from Alpine Village
By 60 CommentsPhoto: CroatianSports.com It wasn't the most glorious day for Croatian fans, but we should be proud of our boys the way they played against Spain, the world's best. Here's a look at what happened at Alpine Village in Torrance, CA. Please send your own pictures to info@CroatianSports.com so we can post your game experience on the site and share it with the rest of the … [Read more...] about Croatia vs Spain from Alpine Village
Croatia Bow Out in Proud Fashion
By 305 CommentsPhoto: Jutarnji There's little to say after the Croatia-Spain match Monday night. Slaven Bilić managed a tactically perfect game against the world's best. He brought in defensive minded Domagoj Vida, taking out striker Nikica Jelavić. Spain had few real opportunities on goal, and as well as could be expected, both teams entered their locker rooms tied 0-0. It was then … [Read more...] about Croatia Bow Out in Proud Fashion
What’s in a Game?
By 147 CommentsOn Monday, Croatia will take on reigning Euro title holders and current World Cup Champions, Spain, with a Euro 2012 quarterfinal berth on the line. Croatia control their own fate as a win or 2-2 (or higher) draw against Spain will see the Vatreni into the knockout stages no matter what Italy does against Ireland. Both matches kickoff simultaneously at 2:45PM (ET). Croatia also … [Read more...] about What’s in a Game?
FAN ZONE: Poznan, Poland
By 48 CommentsPhoto: Kacper Pempel/Reuters CroatianSports.com's own Rob Uvanović is currently in Poland following the Croatian national team throughout their Euro 2012 group stage matches. Here's a look before the Croatia/Italy match on Thursday. Rob will be in Gdansk, Poland for the Group C finale between Croatia and Spain. What questions would you like him to ask Croatians attending … [Read more...] about FAN ZONE: Poznan, Poland