Results for Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Hajduk Split There was action both on and off the field in Zagreb Sunday afternoon as Hajduk Split came to town for another edition of the Croatian Eternal Derby. With Hajduk only one point behind leaders Dinamo to start the day, the Bili knew they could take top spot in the HNL with a victory … [Read more...] about HNL Round 18: Dinamo vs. Hajduk II
Archives for November 2013
Mission Šimunić: COMPLETE!
By 188 CommentsIllustration: Drago Teskač And the final donation comes in from Sweden! Congratulations to everyone that has supported this cause, and more importantly, donated. We not only hit our goal but we did it 24 hours before deadline. Alright boys and girls, we're down the final stretch of a campaign we only started four days ago. The "Joe Simunic: Za Dom Spremni" fund only … [Read more...] about Mission Šimunić: COMPLETE!
The Croatians are coming!
By 44 CommentsIt wasn't pretty. It wasn't pretty at all. But in the end, Croatia made it to the World Cup in Brazil. How did they do it? In the most unimpressive fashion ever. The only teams Croatia beat during qualifying were Macedonia (2x), Wales (2x), Serbia and Iceland. They lost to Scotland not once, but twice and were held scoreless in Iceland during their first playoff … [Read more...] about The Croatians are coming!
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By Leave a CommentThe Homeland has heard us (17 to go)
By 81 CommentsLate Monday afternoon, Croatian media outlets 24Sata and Večernji List reported on our (CroatianSports.com) Joe Šimunić campaign and how we would like to raise $5000 to pay the fine he received for chanting "ZA DOM SPREMNI" to fans at Maksimir after Croatia's 2-0 win over Iceland to book their spot at the World Cup in Brazil. Does Joe need the money to pay the fine? NO. … [Read more...] about The Homeland has heard us (17 to go)
HNL Week 17 – Rain Postpones Several Matches
By 3 CommentsResults for Nov. 22-24, 2013 NK ISTRA 1961 - GNK DINAMO ZAGREB POSTPONED The captains of Dinamo and Istra met with head referee for a short time prior to the match in Pula on Saturday afternoon and unanimously decided that the field was in no condition to be used. Heavy rains soaked the field and left it in a muddy mess that deterred the players from … [Read more...] about HNL Week 17 – Rain Postpones Several Matches
Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
By 35 CommentsSPAIN Ivan Rakitić captained Sevilla to a 4-0 win on Sunday over Real Betis, their second win in a row. Ivan picked up team high assists number four and five on the season, as he had a free kick and corner turned in. With the assists and an all-around great performance, he was named man of the match. Ivan created three chances, made three tackles, three interceptions, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
Miocic gets Gonzaga next
By 24 CommentsCroatian-American UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic has told CroatianSports.com's 'Crippler' that he will be fighting MMA veteran Gabriel Gonzaga on January 25th at UFC on FOX 10 from Chicago, Illinois. Gonzaga knocked out Croatian fighting legend Mirko 'CroCop' at UFC 98 with a kick to the head. Miocic is looking to continue his momentum in the UFC heavyweight division to … [Read more...] about Miocic gets Gonzaga next
Fan Zone: Allen at Veslo (New York)
By 153 CommentsAllen Outraged meets fellow CroatianSports.com personality Croatia vs. Antwerp at Veslo in Astoria, New York for the Croatia vs. Iceland World Cup playoff Tuesday. Allen wasn't so 'outraged' this time around as Croatia qualified for the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Iceland. If anyone else has videos/pictures from watching the game, please send them to … [Read more...] about Fan Zone: Allen at Veslo (New York)