Andrej Kramarić became TSG Hoffenheim's outright record goalscorer in the Bundesliga when he scored the fourth and final goal in the 4-1 rout of Bayer Leverkusen on Friday. The Croatian striker now has 47 goals, one more than the previous record-holder Sejad Salihović. Kramarić also assisted on Hoffenheim's opening goal. Kramarić may be Hoffenheim's all-time leading … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVIII
Archives for March 2019
Lovre Kalinić: What To Do?
By 43 CommentsLovre Kalinić is officially on the hot seat. After giving up a top-shelf goal to Azerbaijan on Thursday - something we can absolutely forgive him for - the 28 year-old Croatian goalie gave up two relatively "soft goals" in Budapest Sunday in a 2-1 loss to Hungary. The first was a shot from an extremely tight angle that Kalinić got to ground far too late. … [Read more...] about Lovre Kalinić: What To Do?
Set Piece Problems: The Saga Continues
By 47 CommentsWhat happened in the Hungary game was no fluke. For nearly 9 months, the Vatreni have been conceding goals - and I mean a lot of goals - through set pieces. At the World Cup, Croatia conceded nine goals during their run to a silver medal. Of those nine, two were from the penalty spot vs. Iceland and France. Of the remaining seven goals Croatia conceded, four came … [Read more...] about Set Piece Problems: The Saga Continues
Hungary Defeat Croatia 2-1 After Poor Goalkeeping From Kalinić
By 192 CommentsCroatia Starting XI vs. Hungary: L. Kalinić - Barišić, Vida, Lovren, Jedvaj - Brozović, Modrić, Rakitić - Perišić, Rebić, Kramarić Croatia were up 1-0 on the road inside 15 minutes Sunday and completely gave the game away; ultimately losing 2-1 to Hungary. The entire team looked complacent in front of a packed Budapest crowd rocking out for the entire 90 … [Read more...] about Hungary Defeat Croatia 2-1 After Poor Goalkeeping From Kalinić
Hungary: What You Need To Know
By 39 CommentsCroatia travel to Budapest Sunday to take on Hungary in their second Euro 2020 qualifier. The match kicks off at 1PM (ET) and can be streamed on ESPN News in the United States. The Vatreni didn't play their best soccer against Azerbaijan on Thursday but got all three points nonetheless. Hungary lost 2-0 to Slovakia which means they will be looking for a big result … [Read more...] about Hungary: What You Need To Know
Kramarić Goal Saves Croatia In 2-1 Win Over Azerbaijan
By 97 CommentsCroatia Starting XI vs. Azerbaijan: L. Kalinić - Brekalo, Vida, Ćaleta-Car, Barišić - Modrić, Kovačić, Rakitić - Kramarić, Perišić - Petković It was a frustrating night for Croatian fans in Zagreb as Maksimir was quiet most of the night. Azerbaijan opened the scoring in the 19th minute and led at Maksimir for 25 minutes before Croatia finally got a trash goal in … [Read more...] about Kramarić Goal Saves Croatia In 2-1 Win Over Azerbaijan
Vatreni Gear Up For Euro Qualifiers vs. Azerbaijan, Hungary
By 30 CommentsThe first international break of the year is upon us and Croatia will begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against Azerbaijan on Thursday - 3:45PM (ET) kickoff - from Zagreb before heading to Budapest Sunday to take on Hungary. The Azerbaijan match can be see on ESPN3.com in the United States. With Slovakia and Wales wrapping up the Group E list of teams, on … [Read more...] about Vatreni Gear Up For Euro Qualifiers vs. Azerbaijan, Hungary
Croatians Around Europe XXVIII
By 121 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored an easy tap-in for Hoffenheim Sunday in a 1-1 draw against Stuttgart. Kramarić broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute but could have easily had a hat trick in the first half: see highlights here. Kramarić is sure to start for the Vatreni on Thursday against Azerbaijan as club football takes a back seat to the international break. With the draw, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVIII