Ukraine Kalinić scores in Dnipro debut, sees red Nikola Kalinić made his Dnipro debut in dramatic fashion Saturday as he came off the bench against Shakhtar Donetsk in the 59' with his side already down 3-0. Kalinić quickly picked up a yellow card in the 69' before heading home Dnipro's loan goal of the game in the 81st off a set piece. Two minutes later, … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *II*
Archives for August 2011
LAST CALL FOR FANTASY!…
By 18 CommentsCOME THIS FALL...YOU'LL BE PLAYING REAL FANTASY FOOTBALL The 2011-12 English Premier League season kicks off this Saturday, August 13th. That means another CroatianSoccerReport Fantasy group is ready to get underway. In our sophomore season last year, we had over 120 players compete for the title. So far we have 89 players in the group but would like to add at least 11 more … [Read more...] about LAST CALL FOR FANTASY!…
CROATIA-IRELAND RECAP FROM ALPINE VILLAGE
By 23 CommentsTEAM CSR would like to thank the 20 Croatian fans that came out to Alpine Village Wednesday afternoon for the Croatia-Ireland friendly. It was a great showing for a midweek game and we hope to continue our presence at the Torrance, Ca-based German restaurant and bar. … [Read more...] about CROATIA-IRELAND RECAP FROM ALPINE VILLAGE
CROATIA PLAY SNOOZE-FEST IN IRELAND
By 144 CommentsDRAGO SOPTA/CROPIX: IT WAS A FRUSTRATING DAY FOR CROATIA IN IRELAND There's not much to say after that Croatia-Ireland friendly. Not much happened. The ball was kicked around and Croatia couldn't put any quality chances on frame. Ivan Perišić was left on the bench and Niko Kranjčar squandered two chances in front of the net. Ivica Olić is nowhere near top form and Darijo … [Read more...] about CROATIA PLAY SNOOZE-FEST IN IRELAND
3RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 15 CommentsHere are the results for Aug 5-7... Slaven Belupo [ 0-2 ] Dinamo Zagreb NET.hr/ Ante Rukavina's double sealed the win for Dinamo on Saturday Dinamo Zagreb kept their perfect record in the Prva Liga this season with a 2-0 away victory against Slaven Belupo on Saturday. All that was needed for the victory was a first half double from ante … [Read more...] about 3RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
CROATIA CRASH, GIFT GUATEMALA PASS
By 47 CommentsCROATIA U-20 GOALIE MATEJ DELAČ SHOWED MORE EMOTION AFTER THE GUATEMALA LOSS THAN THE WHOLE TEAM DID DURING THE ENTIRE TOURNEMANT First, Croatia lose to Saudi Arabia. Then they got crushed by a better Nigeria side. But losing 1-0 to Guatemala? It's obvious the U-20 Croatia side was not mentally prepared for this tournament. They can blame not having their best players; and … [Read more...] about CROATIA CRASH, GIFT GUATEMALA PASS
HAJDUK CAN’T BREAK ANTI-FOOTBALL STOKE
By 87 CommentsThe 'anti-football' show is finally over in Split. That's the good news. The bad news? Hajduk's Europa League season has ended before it even began. With Stoke City winning the first leg in England 1-0, all the Brits needed was a scoreless draw in Croatia to clinch a berth into the next round; and that's exactly what they played for. THE DAGGER Hajduk controlled … [Read more...] about HAJDUK CAN’T BREAK ANTI-FOOTBALL STOKE
VARAŽDIN’S EURO RUN OVER
By 7 CommentsGOLUBAR (BLUE) SCORES IN FRONT OF A SMALL VARAŽDIN CROWD Game 1 of the Croatian Europa League triple-header has started out in offensive fashion as Varaždin and Dinamo Bucharest scored three goals collectively in the first 30 minutes of the match. NK Varaždin goalie Denis Krklec was not able to clear the shot out of his own box on two occasions in the first half vs. Dinamo … [Read more...] about VARAŽDIN’S EURO RUN OVER
YOUNG GUNS SINKING IN COLUMBIA
By 20 CommentsAfter a 2-0 loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening match of Group D play, Croatia's U-20 team once again failed to impress against a much stronger Nigerian side at the 2011 Under-20 World Cup. Hajduk defender, but current Karlovac loanee Mario Tičinović, had a horrific game as he stood in 'no man's land' to keep Nigeria's Kayode onside for an easy tap-in past Croatian keeper Matej … [Read more...] about YOUNG GUNS SINKING IN COLUMBIA