It was an extremely slow week for Croatians at club level, but one guy that has kept his foot on the pedal for the entire month of November, struck again. Andrej Kramarić converted a penalty Saturday for Hoffenheim in a 1-1 draw against Schalke. The goal means that Kramarić has now scored in seven straight games he has played in - for both club and country. The man is booming … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIII
Archives for November 2018
Dinamo Zagreb Top Europa League Group With 0-0 Draw In Turkey
By 11 CommentsAfter a perfect 4-0 start to the Europa League season, Dinamo got the point they needed in Turkey Thursday night - in a scoreless draw - to top their Europa League group. That means they will be a seeded team at the Europa League Round of 32 draw. No Croatian club has made it this far in what seems like an eternity. Hopefully the knockout round draw will be kind to the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Top Europa League Group With 0-0 Draw In Turkey
Kramarić On Fire! Scores Another Champions League Goal
By 14 CommentsAndrej Kramarić is officially 'En Fuego'! Although his Hoffenheim side lost 3-2 to Shakhtar Donetsk Tuesday night, Kramarić scored a beautiful Davor Šuker-esque goal off the post to get his team on the board. Kramarić now has a 3-game goal streak going back to the England match and if he can keep this up for another two years with the young guns quickly showing their … [Read more...] about Kramarić On Fire! Scores Another Champions League Goal
HNL Week 15: Dinamo Suffers First Defeat of Season
By 7 CommentsDinamo Zagreb has endured 14 weeks of the 2018 season without seeing a tally in the loss column, but a tough day at Rujevica changed that with a 1-0 Rijeka win over the champions. Antonio Čolak was the hero for Rijeka, but his goal, as well as the victory, seemed overshadowed with a combination of fan behavior and a new proposed boycott by Armada. Though a … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15: Dinamo Suffers First Defeat of Season
CROATIA: 2018 DAVIS CUP TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
By 36 CommentsDAY 3 Marin Čilić handled Lucas Pouille in straight sets Sunday to avenge his 2016 Davis Cup disappointment to beat France and hand Croatia their second ever Davis Cup championship. It was a fantastic result to cap a year that will be forever engraved in Croatian sports hearts. DAY 2 France didn't tuck their tails between their legs and let … [Read more...] about CROATIA: 2018 DAVIS CUP TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
Croatians Around Europe XII
By 42 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored a fine goal Saturday as his Hoffenheim side drew Herth Berlin 3-3. With his own goalie launching the ball his own half of the field, Kramarić chased down the ball, beat his defender and slammed home for the goal. After that amazing dance against England last week which gave Croatia the early lead at Wembley - it's safe to say - Kramarić is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XII
Croatia Will Be Seeded In Euro 2020 Draw
By 59 CommentsWith Germany's 2-2 draw against the Dutch Monday night, it was confirmed that the Vatreni will be a 'seeded' Pot 1 team for the Euro 2020 draw on December 2nd. That means Croatia cannot be in the same qualifying group as England, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Italy or Spain. The final day of UEFA Nations League takes place Tuesday and we will … [Read more...] about Croatia Will Be Seeded In Euro 2020 Draw
Croatia vs. England: What You Didn’t See
By 27 CommentsIt would have been a perfect ending to an already perfect 2018 for the Vatreni. Up 1-0 at Wembley, Croatia were on the brink of relegating the Three Lions to UEFA Nations League B while clinching a semifinals berth for themselves. And if it wasn't for some poor defensive lapses in the final 15 minutes, striker Andrej Kramarić would have been celebrated for scoring … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. England: What You Didn’t See