After struggling to win against one of the worst teams in the tournament on Saturday, Croatia turned it all around a day later, beating one of the pre-tournament favorites Argentina 90-85. Croatia shot 56% from the field, allowing them to overcome Luis Scola's 28 point performance for Argentina. Croatia got off to a hot start for the second game in a row, surging out to … [Read more...] about Croatia Takes Down World #3 Argentina 90-85
Archives for August 2014
Croatia Overtime Winners Against Philippines in Game One of FIBA World Cup
By 33 CommentsCroatia pulled away from the start in their opening game at the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, and it looked like it would be a routine win to start off the tournament. The game would turn out to be a thriller. Croatia led 23-9 after one quarter, but the Philippines fought back for the rest of the game and looked the better team in the final three quarters. Led by naturalized … [Read more...] about Croatia Overtime Winners Against Philippines in Game One of FIBA World Cup
Dinamo, Rijeka advance while Hajduk and Split Fall in Close Matches
By 64 CommentsThe HNL is sending two teams to the group stages of the Europa League this season after HNK Rijeka and Dinamo Zagreb both advance from the playoff round. Hajduk Split and RNK Split were both eliminated today after two very close matches to tough teams. Hajduk drew 0-0 to Ukraine's Dnipro after falling 2-1 last week in the first leg while RNK lost 1-0 to … [Read more...] about Dinamo, Rijeka advance while Hajduk and Split Fall in Close Matches
The Goalkeeper Conundrum – With Pletikosa Out, Who’s In?
By 19 CommentsDanijel Subašić is the likely replacement for retiring goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa, but the question remains as to who will be taking his spot as the number two. Subašić, who has been playing for France’s Ligue 1 since 2012, spent five years at NK Zadar and four years at Hajduk Split. His time at Monaco has been a relatively successful time, but his start to the new … [Read more...] about The Goalkeeper Conundrum – With Pletikosa Out, Who’s In?
MaxTV Prva Liga Week Six – Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijkea Struggle
By 11 CommentsFans saw a Prva Liga triple whammy this weekend when all three of Croatia’s top teams ended the week without a win. Dinamo, Hajduk, and Rijeka all faced teams that sit in the lower half of the table, but were unable to pull off a win. This could be blamed on a busy scheduled for the clubs that involve the Europa League, but RNK Split, who has the same schedule, came … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week Six – Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijkea Struggle
Stone Cold Locks
By 9 CommentsWe're trying something new at CSR, and bringing in some betting tips for your degenerate gamblers. I'm usually better at giving advice on bets than betting myself, therefore, here are you picks for the weekend. Villa (favorite) vs Newcastle: Newcastle (Under 2.5 goals) Newcastle have gotten the better of Villa in the past few years both home and … [Read more...] about Stone Cold Locks
Croatian Clubs for 3 for 3 on Thursday’s Playoffs – Hope Remains for All
By 34 CommentsAll three of Croatia's club teams came out with a positive result in today's first leg of the Europa League playoffs. Dinamo Zagreb earned an away win in Romania today thanks to two goals from Duje Cop and a stoppage-time goalazo from Paulo Machado. The Portuguese international took a free kick from 20 yards out and curled it in the near post for Dinamo's third … [Read more...] about Croatian Clubs for 3 for 3 on Thursday’s Playoffs – Hope Remains for All
Despite Valiant Effort, Hajduk Fall 2-1
By 76 CommentsHajduk Split played an honorable match in Ukraine today, but succumbed to a defeat to the Ukrainian league runners up. Hajduk held the lead for a short moment in the 47th minute when Tino-Sven Šušić put away the rebound from close range to put the Bili up 1-0, and got Hajduk the all-important away goal. But former Hajduk Split striker, Nikola Kalinić quickly answered … [Read more...] about Despite Valiant Effort, Hajduk Fall 2-1
MaxTV Prva League – Week Five
By 18 CommentsDinamo Zagreb’s Duje Čop scored the lone goal of the match against RNK Split in the 45th minute to ensure his team remained on top of the league table in this young season. Čop’s sixth goal of the season was an impressive shot from 20 yards out. Josip Šimunić started the attack and sent the ball in the middle of the field where Čop wound up and curled the ball under the … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva League – Week Five