19 year-old Nikola Vlašić scored his first Everton goal Thursday night in Europa League after making a £10 million move from Hajduk Split (the largest transfer fee Hajduk has ever received) only four weeks ago. Vlašić came on at halftime and scored what looked to be the game winner in the 66th minute only for Cypriote club Limassol to equalize in the 88th minute to force a 2-2 … [Read more...] about Vlašić Scores 1st Everton Goal
Archives for September 2017
Heartbreak In Milan: Rijeka Lose 3-2 In Thriller
By 44 CommentsI'm not sure how many people expected a miracle, but Rijeka came really close to completing a draw away to AC Milan this evening at San Siro Rijeka traveled to the Serie A club in their second match of the Europa League group stages with big ambitions, but little hope on their side, but the Croatian Champions damn nearly pulled off one of the most impressive feats in … [Read more...] about Heartbreak In Milan: Rijeka Lose 3-2 In Thriller
Champions League Day 2: Mandza Scores
By 21 CommentsMario Mandžukić scored a 'right place-right time' insurance goal for Juventus Wednesday night in the 80th minute of their match with Olympiakos. He was on a Juve rush when a defender cleared the ball off the line right onto Mario's head. It was in typical Ivica Olić-like fashion and gave the Italian champions a 2-0 win and their first points in Champions League this season. … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 2: Mandza Scores
HNL Week 10
By 5 CommentsAfter a short hiatus due to power and internet outages caused by a storm that shall not be named, HNL report is back, bringing you the excitement you inevitably missed. Dinamo Zagreb coach Mario Cvitanović was assaulted outside his apartment last week by two unknown assailants. The assault came only weeks after an attempt on Zdravko Mamić’s life, who was also assaulted … [Read more...] about HNL Week 10
Croatians Around Europe *V*
By 52 CommentsYou know it was a slow week when Ivan Santini is leading off Croatians Around Europe. The 28 year-old Zadar native slotted home a well thought out penalty in a 1-0 Caen win over Amiens on Saturday. The win puts Caen in 8th place in the French Ligue 1. Historically, Croatians have been awful in the penalty kick department. Santini looked confident up there but he's so … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*
What’s Up With Real Madrid?
By 17 CommentsOn Wednesday, Real Madrid lost 1-0 at home to Real Betis on an injury time goal. It was Madrid's first loss of the season but the third time in their past four La Liga matches where they dropped points. So what's the deal? And how will it affect Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić in the future? Teams have slumps. It's a normal part of sports; no matter how good … [Read more...] about What’s Up With Real Madrid?
Persistence: The Ivan Rakitić Story
By 78 Comments(Thank you to CroatianSports.com member Idemo for posting this article) per·sist·ence (noun): firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. A good friend of mine in Croatia once told me, "Money and good looks don't win over a woman, persistence does." Women like to be chased. They want to be wanted. Now, … [Read more...] about Persistence: The Ivan Rakitić Story
Bogut Joins Zubac In Los Angeles
By 1 Comment2005 #1 overall pick in the NBA draft Andrew Bogut will be joining Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Lakers on a 1-year contract for the 2017/18 season. Bogut was last seen playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, being traded in a playoff push, but only lasted 58 seconds before breaking his leg in his debut. Bogut is an Australian-born Croatian raised in … [Read more...] about Bogut Joins Zubac In Los Angeles
Croatians Around Europe *IV*
By 54 CommentsNikola Kalinić got on the board for the first time for new club AC Milan; scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Udinese Sunday. Both goals were essentially tap-ins in front of the Udinese net but it's good to see Kalinić getting the start and breaking the ice in Milan. His 22nd and 31st minute goals was enough for the win as AC Milan remain in the thick of things early in the season; … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IV*