Brekalo is at it again! The kid can't stop! After scoring a wonderful strike in Europa League last week and a rocket from 28 yards in the Bundesliga this past weekend, the 21 year-old scored against Malmo (again) in their Europa League Round of 32 second leg Thursday night. Brekalo ripped a shot from just outside the box with his right foot to open the scoring in a … [Read more...] about Brekalo-ing The Internet
Archives for February 2020
Modrić Plays 84 Minutes As City Come From Behind To Win 2-1
By 25 CommentsAfter a scoreless first half in their Champions League Round of 16 1st leg vs. Manchester City, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid finally broke the deadlock in the 60th minute off a defensive blunder. Everything looked great for Los Blancos as they entered the final quarter of the second half; potentially going to England in two weeks with a 1-0 aggregate lead and no away goal for … [Read more...] about Modrić Plays 84 Minutes As City Come From Behind To Win 2-1
Bayern Munich Thump Chelsea 3-0 At Stamford Bridge
By 21 CommentsChelsea held their own against mighty Bayern Munich Tuesday night in London during the first half, but completely fell apart after halftime, conceding three goals in their Champions League Round of 16 1st leg clash. Mateo Kovačić got the start and played all 90 minutes in the match. Kovačić was one of the few bright spots in Chelsea's disappointing 3-0 loss. He was … [Read more...] about Bayern Munich Thump Chelsea 3-0 At Stamford Bridge
Croatians Around Europe *XXIII*
By 60 CommentsAnte Rebić: Won't Stop, Can't Stop. Ante Rebić remains En Fuego as he scored AC Milan's lone goal Saturday in a 1-1 draw vs. Fiorentina. The man has become possessed in 2020 and cannot stay off the scoresheet. Rebić slammed home a shot - which took a deflection - in the 56th minute to open up the scoring. It looked as if it would be the game winner, however, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXIII*
Brekalo Scores Wunder-Gol In Europa League
By 17 CommentsAnte Rebić has been on fire for AC Milan this year. Has Wolfsburg's Josip Brekalo taken notice? The 21 year-old winger scored an amazing goal against Malmo Thursday night in Europa League action. Running through the box to his left, Brekalo snapped off left footed shot, against the grain, inside the far post - and the goalie didn't move an inch. Wolfsburg won the … [Read more...] about Brekalo Scores Wunder-Gol In Europa League
Vrsaljko & Atletico Madrid Shut Down Liverpool
By 27 CommentsNot only did Atletico Madrid shutout Liverpool Tuesday night in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg, but they beat the reigning European champions 1-0. Šime Vrsaljko got the start and played 90 minutes against one of the highest powered offenses in European football. Atletico got a goal in the first five minutes of the match and were able to hold Liverpool … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko & Atletico Madrid Shut Down Liverpool
Ante Rebić: The Unstoppable Force
By 23 CommentsAnte Rebić has been unstoppable for AC Milan in 2020. After being a ghost for the Italian club in the second half of 2019 - not all completely his fault - Rebić has been playing at 8,000 RPMs the past six weeks and is single-handedly carrying AC Milan on his back. This past Thursday, Rebić scored a perfectly placed volley from inside the box to beat … [Read more...] about Ante Rebić: The Unstoppable Force
Croatians Around Europe *XXII*
By 21 CommentsSuper sub Mario Pašalić came off the bench for Atalanta in the 59th minute vs. Roma Saturday and scored the game winner 19 seconds later with a wonderful curler from inside the box. It's one of the fastest goals for a sub in Serie A history - although not the fastest (15 seconds) - and once again puts Pašalić in the conversation for Euro 2020 playing time. Although Pašalić is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXII*
Vatreni Headed To Qatar, Will Face Swiss & Portugal In March
By 25 CommentsThe Vatreni are headed to Qatar two years before the 2020 World Cup even kicks off. Next month, Croatia, Belgium, Portugal, and Switzerland will all play in a mini-tournament dubbed the Qatar Airways International Tournament. These fixtures will take the place of the normal friendlies these teams normally play at this time during the international … [Read more...] about Vatreni Headed To Qatar, Will Face Swiss & Portugal In March