Just when you thought it was over, Rijeka overtook Dinamo on Saturday at Maksimir, closing the gap between the clubs to six points with four matches to go. Dinamo passed a tough test at Poljud last week, greatly increasing their odds of being once again crowned champions of Croatia, but they had one last difficult hill to climb when they hosted Rijeka this past … [Read more...] about HNL Title Race Remains Hot
Archives for April 2018
Croatians Around Europe XXXII
By 64 CommentsAndrej Kramarić is on fire! After an already superb start to 2018, the Hoffenheim striker scored three goals Friday in a 3-1 win over Hannover. The first goal was a mere tap in but the second was a well-timed volley with the hat trick being bagged with a long-range chip of the keeper. With the win, Hoffenheim sit in fourth place which is good enough for the last German … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXII
Vrsaljko Sees Red Inside 10 Minutes
By 27 CommentsIt was a questionable call, but Šime Vrsaljko was sent off for his second yellow card inside the first 10 minutes of Atletico Madrid's Europa League first leg semifinal against Arsenal Thursday night in London. Already picking up a yellow card in the second minute of play, Vrsaljko got a piece of the ball and the ankle of the Arsenal player just moments … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Sees Red Inside 10 Minutes
Modrić, Real Madrid Take Down Bayern 2-1 In 1st Leg
By 33 CommentsLuka Modrić played the full 90 minutes and Mateo Kovačić came on for the last 10 as Real Madrid came from behind to defeat Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal Wednesday night in Munich. Bayern will now need a minimum of two goals in Madrid next week or it will be Real Madrid in the Champions League Final for a … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid Take Down Bayern 2-1 In 1st Leg
Lovren, Liverpool Give Roma Hope In 5-2 CL Win
By 30 CommentsLiverpool were on Cloud Nine 80 minutes into their Champions League first leg semifinal match versus Roma Tuesday night; up 5-0 and all but through to the Final match. However, a small Dejan Lovren gaffe at the back where he misjudged a ball in the air lead to Edin Dzeko's opener for Roma in the 81st minute. The Italian side would convert a penalty four minutes later to save … [Read more...] about Lovren, Liverpool Give Roma Hope In 5-2 CL Win
Modrić: “I Can See Myself Playing In The MLS”
By 9 CommentsIn a recent ESPN article, Croatia captain and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić stated that he has followed Zlatan's move to the MLS and has said that he could see himself playing in the American league when his Real Madrid days are over. Does that mean he would follow Zlatan to the LA Galaxy? Or would any MLS club do? … [Read more...] about Modrić: “I Can See Myself Playing In The MLS”
Croatians Around Europe XXXI
By 25 CommentsIvan Rakitić played the full match in Barcelona's 5-0 thumping of Sevilla to win the Copa del Rey title on Sunday. Rakitić returned from hand surgery where he fractured a bone earlier in the month. Barcelona take the Copa trophy for the fourth straight year and are primed to lift La Liga silverware in a few weeks. Rakitić should get some time off as the season winds down which … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXI
Gavranović Double Earns Dinamo 2-1 Win Over Hajduk
By 43 CommentsHajduk Split had the opportunity to make things interesting in the Croatian Prva Liga Sunday night at Poljud as they entered their match against leaders Dinamo Zagreb only five points back. A win in front of their home fans would have brought the deficit to two points, however, they couldn't stop Dinamo's Mario Gavranović, who scored twice (14', 59') to put the champions-elect … [Read more...] about Gavranović Double Earns Dinamo 2-1 Win Over Hajduk
Bogdanović Throws Down 30 As Pacers Beat Cavs In Game 3
By 29 CommentsBojan "Babo" Bogdanović had the best home playoff debut he could ask for for the Indiana Pacers as he scored 30 points in a 92-90 win over Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Babo shot 11/15 from the field and 7/9 from 3-point. He also guarded Lebron most of the night and was effective as the Cavs led by double digits for most of the game heading into the second … [Read more...] about Bogdanović Throws Down 30 As Pacers Beat Cavs In Game 3