2012 Small Goals Tournament (San Pedro, CA)
May 25, 2012
The tournament is back! And this year some of your favorite Prva Generacija members will be taking part. CroatianSports.com’s own Denis Svirčić and Ante Kvartuč have decided to join forces this year to try and take the ‘B’ League crown away from former MLS star Ante Ražov and NK Škabrnja. Joining the quasi-journalists will be Rob Uvanović from New York and Dennis ‘HvarSplićan’ Fistonich. Ante ‘BBB’ Baričević will not take part in the tourney as he continues to train for his 100 meter race with the speedy Ante Kvartuč. Matt ‘TheGoldenChild’ Lebo has chosen to test his skills in the ‘A’ division, playing for Orange County’s Konavle.
Danijel Dukić: Što je muškarac bez brkova?
But all eyes will be on Northern California native Danijel Dukić as he tries to lead NK Croatia San Jose to a second straight ‘A’ league title on Saturday. In last year’s tournament, Dukić was red carded in group stage but returned in full force for the final against four-time tournament winners Adriatic SC. Dukić opened up the scoring with his patented left-footed rocket from 15 yards out. However, Adriatic would not be denied as tournament organizer and captain of Adriatic Peter Hazdovac equalized off a free kick to send the championship game into a golden goal overtime. San Jose’s Ante Jozinović would bury a goal two minutes into extra time to win San Jose it’s first ever Small Goals Title in San Pedro.
Pandemonium ensued….
Team CS picks up the bronze
Ante Kvartuč couldn’t handle defeat
Rob Uvanović couldn’t watch from the sideline anymore
Nick Gović took down the Goldenchild and Orange County Croatia in the final
I was a good goalie, not gonna lie
2012 Small Goals tournament preview/Croatia v Estonia recap
2011 San Pedro Small Goals Tournament. San Jose wins it all! (13:21)
Where is the one from 2010?
On our handy, dandy Youtube account
Hope the weather is good Saturday .See ya all at Cro hall on Sunday for some good Lamb, music, & drink !!! Bog,Hrvati, i Hajduk !!!
Stipe Miocic Wins by The KO way.
What is going on at the tournament & independence day festivities , in San Pedro ?
Dukic looks like he is being transported in a prison van.
whos the dirty pervert? oh wait its just dukic hahahaha
and playoff hockey mustache? fail, people grow playoff beards (much like cetnik beards) not mustaches haha
‘ajde go pro cro’ hahaha ante & denis give this man his own vid! better yet gather all the old croatian men and let them go at it, pure entertainment!
Ana,nemoj me poludit
Ko je otaj peder sa brakova
Chester the molester
what? did I hear him say he doesn’t understand all this crossing stuff? play through balls? hmmm…if a through ball was that easy …very very few teams can attack through the middle…maybe Barca!
Any U Tube videos for this event
Sime, were you at the tournament?
Yes i am old
Sime, did you see me down there? You should have said whats up to team CS.
I am shy . Any vidio and thank you and ante for the show
Is there any videos on YouTube of the tournament yet?
hrvat, I didnt see anyone filming.
Sime, you cant be “old” and “shy”. haha
This is not good . The videos are fun to see . You must film , it make people happy
Sime, I feel you my friend. It makes me happy when I win, but my team lost.
Who won the tournament. ,and how was Croatian club party Sun. ?
@sime skabrnja won and they beat denis and his team
skabrnja is simply the best
Ya gotta do something about that ‘stache, Dukic. Shit is out of control. You look like a child molester!
Armada be good and go visit your Italy
And im not from skabrnja but they played really good
Cs does preview of tournament , but no recap ? What is going on ? You are teasing us .
Fly me over so we can win this thing for CSR
@ Sime
LOL I’ll go visit Hrvatska, since that is where both sides of my family hail from. Where are you from Sime? Where are you posting from now?
Hrvatska not Italy
Where in Hrvatska?
Komiza
Congrats to Adriatic-San Pedro for winning the title.
@Sime,
I added some pictures just for you. Thats the best that I can do for you.
@Stipe,
We need to pick up a couple ringers for next year. I blame Ante Kvartuc for everything.
Thank you Denis , but tell Ante he droped the ball not to film this moment . Film preview but NO recap , not good
No video if I’m playing…
I tried to pull the Olic and run the whole game but I just couldn’t handle it the entire day.
Skabrnja clearly the best team in the Rec League. We’ll be more prepared next year…
Ante you played the last few years , and we still had VIDEO . What happened ? This makes me SAD . I enjoy watching the great community of San Pedro hosting our Croatian friends . How was the Croatian Club party Sunday . PLEASE film these great events.
Sime,
Appreciate the feedback. Hope you are not too “sad”.
Euro Cup around the corner.
Ante your game is weak! next time wear your special addition hush puppy cleats! Not to mention your bocce ball and beer pong skills are horrible! you will never beat me hahaha
@ nije bitno
Last time I checked, I’m 3-0 against you in Beer Pong. But you and your tempo got me in bocce. You have that home court. Literally
3-0 against me in beer pong? HAHAHA I never lost at that game.
@ ŠIME,
I was exhausted this year. How come Denis didn’t pull anything, huh?
@ bitno
Once again. Went 3-0 against you. I don’t ever lose to you, in anything. However, you shall still receive your partying gift from Team CSR an friends tonight
@ Denis
Where did you find Kvartuc? Hes a funny guy.
@ bitno
On the contrary…I found Svircic. 🙂
I have scouts all over the world, and to this day, he’s still my go-to man. He’s the quasi-journalist equivalent of Tim Duncan, Cal Ripken, Brett Favre and Gordie Howe. Only gets better with age…
Like a 1976 Chateau La Mondotte Saint-Emilion…with a hint of teroforma.
Sounds like your Pinky and hes the Brain
You actually made me laugh with that one…
Moving back to business, you gonna strap on your hush puppies for the tournament next year. I’m sure CroSports nation would love to see you kick the ball around.
I can do that but then your going to have to find another handsome man to stroll the sidelines and keep all the ladies entertained 😉
I like to multi-task…
I keep the ladies entertained while on the field.
One day I will show you how. Remember, girls like guys with skills.
HAHAHA your the man Ante unfortunately i,m out of time and leaving work. We will continue this conversation later during the Kings game!
Denis ,Ante says you maybe should have filmed ? I dont know . It is a sad day in Pedro .
@Ante:
What flavor filling was in the palačinka?
@Sime,
Its a sad day every day in Pedro.
Water Polo Friday and Croatia-Norway on Saturday. Maybe some video action this weekend.
Thank You Denis . You seem to be very kind . I guess Ante is just very buzy . Good luck to Croatia this weekend . Film makes you feel as if you are there .
Who from this site is going to the game tomorrow, excluding the CSR guys
the stache is gone boys! i was going for the blaz sliskovic look. hoping i could play like him.
San Pedro is a Beautiful town .
no write up with the tournament winners?
What happened ?
No one to video the games this year…
Adriatic beat Orange County-Konavle in the A-League final. Dukic and San Jose played out a physical 3-3 draw in group stage.
Skabrnja easily took the B-League final. Team CroatiansSports.com finished 3rd.
Zrinski San Jose won the C-League crown.
Dukic sure knows what jacket to wear !!! Too bad there is no video of this years tournament . Maybe next time . Bog,Hrvati,i Hajduk !!!
Don’t get me wrong . I love CSR , but we film Mate Bulic & Ted Williams, but not the soccer tourney ? Ovo je slabo
I’m sorry I ended up not being able to make it out to the tournament… hopefully next year.