It was a tough day at the office for Luka Modrić and company, but his counterpart, Ivan Rakitić, found himself on the winning side of a 5-1 thrashing. Neither Croatia made it on to the score sheet short of Rakitić's 38th minute yellow card, but his side holds a seven point lead at the top of the table over Luka Modrić's team, who currently sit in ninth … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe IX
Archives for October 2018
The Weekend Water Cooler: Brekalo Scores
By 28 CommentsHeadlines: Modrić vs. Rakitić in El Clasico Sunday at 11:15AM (ET) Can Mateo Kovačić get on the scoresheet Sunday vs. Burnley? Ivan Perišić & Inter Croazionale take on Lazio in a top-4 Serie A duel Josip Brekalo scores for Wolfsburg in 3-0 victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf Videos: Brekalo Goal @ 3:50 … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: Brekalo Scores
Dinamo Come From Behind, Defeat Trnava 2-1 To Stay Perfect In Europa
By 9 CommentsHistory was written today in Trnava when Dinamo nearly etched themselves a spot in the next round of the Europa League with their third consecutive victory in the competition. Only one more point is left to achieve before clinching advancement. Trnava - oddly enough - gave Dinamo the biggest scare of the tournament so far by taking a 1-0, but it only took a span of … [Read more...] about Dinamo Come From Behind, Defeat Trnava 2-1 To Stay Perfect In Europa
Champions League Day 3: Kramarić Bags 2, Real Madrid Finally Win
By 26 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored twice and gave Hoffenheim an early second half lead, but his side needed an injury time equalizer from Kerem Demirbay to force a 3-3 draw with French club Lyon. Kramarić was calm and cool in the box on both goals; settling the ball off his chest and onto his feet. Hoffenheim now trail Lyon by three points for second spot in group with three matches … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 3: Kramarić Bags 2, Real Madrid Finally Win
HNL Week 11: Hajduk Tumbles, Gorica Remains Top Four
By 3 CommentsIf someone told you that after 11 matches, Gorica would be in fourth place, you would laugh; but if someone told you that after 11 matches Hajduk Split would be only three points safe from relegation and in seventh place, you'd probably tell them it's a "Mamić Conspiracy" and isn't true. Hajduk Split have earned only 11 points in the first 11 matches of the season … [Read more...] about HNL Week 11: Hajduk Tumbles, Gorica Remains Top Four
Croatians Around Europe VIII
By 34 CommentsAfter a brief dip in performance, Ivan Rakitić is back in World Cup form for Barcelona. Rakitić played the full 90 minutes for Barca on Saturday and scored a beautiful volley from 18 yards out in the 88th minute in a 4-2 victory over former club Sevilla. Raketa respectfully did not celebrate the goal against Sevilla. Barcelona now sit atop the La Liga table by one point - and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VIII
Vlašić Does It Again
By 15 CommentsNikola Vlašić is on fire! The 21-year old scored against Real Madrid in Champions League. He's scoring in handfuls for the Croatian U-21 team - 5 goals in 10 games - and he scored again Friday night for CSKA Moscow in a 2-0 win over Anzhi. Currently on loan from English club Everton, Vlašić has been locked in the past month. If Dalić doesn't … [Read more...] about Vlašić Does It Again
The Future Is Now…Or Is It?
By 15 CommentsSportske Novosti has gazed into Zlatko Dalić's crystal ball for November and is predicting that many of the current U-21's - who just recently qualified for Euro 2019 - will not be on the squad for UEFA Nations League matches vs. Spain and England. These are two huge games in which the Vatreni control their own destiny to top the group and move onto the semifinals in … [Read more...] about The Future Is Now…Or Is It?
Mladi Vatreni Book Ticket To Euro 2019!
By 29 CommentsAC Milan's Alen Halilović captained the Croatian U-21 side to a 4-0 victory over San Marino Monday night to secure their berth at the 12-team Euro 2019 tournament next summer. Halilović and Nikola Vlašić scored in the first 10 minutes of the second half to seal the deal. This will be the first time the Croatian U-21 plays at the Euro tournament since 2004, where Niko … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Book Ticket To Euro 2019!