Dinamo Zagreb took care of business Tuesday night; defeating Georgian champions Saburtalo 3-0 (5-0 agg) to move onto the Champions League third qualifying round. The reigning Croatian champs will now take on Hungarian side Ferencvaros in the next round with the 1st leg at Maksimir August 7th or 8th. Ferencvaros defeated Valletta - a club from Malta - which isn't saying much - … [Read more...] about Dinamo Thrash Saburtalo, Get Hungarian Champs Next
Archives for July 2019
2019/2020 Fantasy Premiership Registration
By Leave a CommentFantasy Premiership returns for yet another season. CroatianSports has hosted it's own fantasy league for 10 seasons and we're at it again. Pick your best XI English Premier League players for the weekend and let the bragging begin. Eddy Blažina of NK Vrlovka won it with 2340 points last season, edging out Zach Gilfix's Crottenham FC by a measly two … [Read more...] about 2019/2020 Fantasy Premiership Registration
HNL Weeks 1 and 2
By 8 CommentsIt was a brief hiatus, I know, but the Prva Liga has made its return not only for the season, but to CroatianSports as well. As expected, Dinamo is already on pace to clinch another Prva Liga title, but Hajduk, Osijek and Rijeka will all try to keep up with the current champions through the next 36 matches. Dinamo routinely took care of its younger … [Read more...] about HNL Weeks 1 and 2
CroatianSports 1 Russian Hackers 0
By 87 CommentsIt was a tenacious week for the CroatianSports.com team as the website was hacked - most likely by Russians. As you may have noticed - the site became inoperable - not letting you fine folks leave comments, compare notes and most importantly banter with each other. But do not worry - just as Ivan Rakitić faced the Russians with ice in his veins - we defeated the … [Read more...] about CroatianSports 1 Russian Hackers 0
Dinamo Handle Business In 2-0 Win Over Saburtalo
By 8 CommentsReigning Croatian champions - Dinamo Zagreb - opened up their Champions League qualifying campaign Tuesday night with a convincing 2-0 victory over Georgian champs Saburtalo Tbilisi. After a scoreless first half in Georgia, Mislav Oršić would head home a cross from the side of the box in the 67th minute and Bruno Petković would slam home a penalty kick in the 78th minute for … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Business In 2-0 Win Over Saburtalo
The World Cup Final
By 103 CommentsOne year ago today, the Vatreni played in the World Cup Final. Yes, the WORLD CUP FINAL. The single greatest sporting event in history. And you know what? Our little nation of 4 million people belonged in the Final and gained the support of the entire world along the way. After going a perfect 3-0 in group stage - beating Lionel Messi and Argentina 3-0 in … [Read more...] about The World Cup Final
Zubac Staying In L.A., CroatianSports Heading On Vacation
By 119 CommentsIvica Zubac will be staying with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 22 year-old Croatian center signed a 4-year, $28 million contract Saturday to stay with the team, Yahoo Sports reports. The Lakers traded Zubac to the Clippers last season. With reports stating that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will be joining the Clippers sometime this month, the team has become a title contender … [Read more...] about Zubac Staying In L.A., CroatianSports Heading On Vacation
Croatia vs. Denmark: Subašić The Savior
By 52 CommentsJuly 1st, 2019 marks the one year anniversary of Croatia defeating Denmark in the Round of 16 at the World Cup. As well all know, the match went into a penalty kick shootout where the Vatreni prevailed 3-2 over the Danes. Subašić was the man of the hour as he blocked not one, not two, but three Danish penalty kicks to clear the way for Croatia's shooters. Running it … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Denmark: Subašić The Savior