It wasn't pretty. Or exciting. Or even entertaining really, but Osijek managed to scrounge up a 2-0 in Andorra this afternoon. Osijek will be pleased with the two-goal win in the first round of Europa League qualifying. Their opponents, Santa Colomo will now have to travel to the Garden City next week and come back from what may be an insurmountable … [Read more...] about Osijek Earn 2-0 win in Andorra
Archives for June 2017
Cilic Drops Aegon Final to Unseeded Opponent
By 4 CommentsMarin Čilić fell to unseeded Spaniard, Feliciano Lopez over the weekend after a tense and thrilling final at Queen's Club. Number-seven-seeded Čilić led the match over the 35-year-old Lopez (now the oldest winner of this tournament in the Open era), but Lopez fought back to tie the match, and defeat Čilić in two tiebreakers. … [Read more...] about Cilic Drops Aegon Final to Unseeded Opponent
Croatian Clubs in Europe: What are Their Chances? Osijek v. Santa Coloma
By 5 CommentsOsijek are up first. They enter the first round of Europa League qualifying on Thursday against Andorran champions, FC Santa Coloma. I know, not the most prestigious matches on earth, the opening round of a less tournament, but this is crucial for Croatia's growth of the Prva Liga. Osijek will be facing a familiar opponent. The two clubs met each other … [Read more...] about Croatian Clubs in Europe: What are Their Chances? Osijek v. Santa Coloma
Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set
By 97 CommentsReal Madrid have barely been champions of Europe for two weeks and the 2017/18 European season is ready to begin. The first and second qualifying rounds have been drawn in both the Champions and Europa Leagues and Croatians have received some very favorable opponents. HNK Rijeka will enter the second round of Champions League qualifying after wining the HNL this … [Read more...] about Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set
Who To Blame?
By 216 CommentsRe: Iceland. Croatia has one of these matches every qualifying campaign. Sometimes it even happens multiple times. In Euro 2016 qualifying, in the final stretch of games, Croatia drew with Azerbaijan and lost to Norway; in the same weekend! For the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Croatia didn't just lose to Scotland once, but twice. Who can remember 2005 when the good 'ol … [Read more...] about Who To Blame?
Croatia Go On Vacation 90 Minutes Too Early, Fall 1-0 To Iceland
By 172 CommentsOh boy. This was not good. Even if that match ended in a scoreless draw, which wouldn't have been the worst result, Croatia should have hung their heads after the game. But a 90th minute Iceland goal from a corner kick will send Croatia to their first defeat in World Cup 2018 qualifying and completely open up Group I for everyone involved. After … [Read more...] about Croatia Go On Vacation 90 Minutes Too Early, Fall 1-0 To Iceland
Cibalia Secures Safety, 2017 Attendance Figures
By 7 CommentsBelieve it or not, HNK Cibalia pulled off one of the most unlikely efforts to stave off relegation. After spending an upwards of 15 weeks in last place, and as recently as May 2 lagging behind Split by five points, the club not only ought their way above Split - finishing three points ahead - but also held off HNK Gorica with ease in the promotion/relegation … [Read more...] about Cibalia Secures Safety, 2017 Attendance Figures
Modrić: The Best Ever?
By 88 CommentsThe dust has settled since Saturday night's Champions League Final. And although 'Super Mario' Mandžukić scored one of the best Champions League Final goals of all time, it was Luka Modrić and Real Madrid who stole the show; sticking in four goals against Juventus. The same Juventus that kept Lionel Messi and Barcelona scoreless over two matches. Since coming to Real … [Read more...] about Modrić: The Best Ever?