Photo: AP Quick Facts In Beijing, Croatia took home three bronze medals and two silvers, tying their all-time best. The London contingent has the firepower to top that mark. Filip Ude and Snježana Pejčić are the only returning medalists for Croatia. Croatia has 3 gold medals in its history, two from handball. 108 Croatians will compete in 18 disciplines in London; … [Read more...] about Complete Idiot’s Guide to Following Croatia at the Olympics
Archives for July 2012
Modrić putting his foot down
By 54 CommentsPhoto: REX Features The Telegraph has reported that Croatian star midfielder Luka Modrić has not yet attended Tottenham Hotspur training this summer and will not join the team on their North American tour. In response to Modrić's absence, Spurs management have fined the Croatian £80,000, which could grow if he doesn't join the club soon. It seems as if Modrić has … [Read more...] about Modrić putting his foot down
HNL REPORT (WEEK 1)
By 32 CommentsResults for July 20-22, 2012 Written by Dr. O'Haravić GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 1 NK INTER ZAPREŠIĆ Photo: Dinamo Inter Zaprešić shocked Dinamo Zagreb on Saturday's HNL opener by earning a 1-1 draw at Maksimir. 1,200 fans sat in awe as the reigning Croatian champions dropped points in their first match of the season. In the 2011/12 season, Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT (WEEK 1)
HNL Results Week 4
By Leave a CommentResults for October 10-12, 2012 DINAMO ZAGREB 4 - 2 RNK SPLIT Dinamo players walked off the field in shock after the first half, as they were down 2-0 to a formidable Split side after the first 45 minutes. They maintained their cool, though and fought back with character, scoring four unanswered goals in the second half. Split entered the game with … [Read more...] about HNL Results Week 4
Ćorluka, Bilić off to hot start in Moscow
By 10 CommentsPhoto: DalmacijaNews So far, so good in Mother Russia. Former Croatia coach Slaven Bilić got off on the right foot Friday night as his Lokomotiv Moscow side came from behind to defeat Mordovya 3-2 on the first day of the 2012-13 Russian Premier League. Croatian defender Vedran Ćorluka, who made the switch to Moscow from London this summer, received the start and … [Read more...] about Ćorluka, Bilić off to hot start in Moscow
Osijek Fall Apart, Slaven Belupo Crush in Europa League
By 9 CommentsPhoto: DalmacijaNews Written by Colin O' Haravić A quick goal for Osijek did little for them and their fans except build their hopes higher for Sweden’s Kalmar FF to knock them down. A young Osijek team showed their lack of discipline and inexperience after scoring first early in the match. Five minutes after the whistle blew to start the game, Ivan Miličević … [Read more...] about Osijek Fall Apart, Slaven Belupo Crush in Europa League
Vukušić heroics lead Hajduk past Skonto
By 9 CommentsPhoto: Paun Paunović/CROPIX Ante Vukušić celebrates opening goal against Skonto Ante Vukušić’s 34th-minute strike gave Hajduk a lead they would not relinquish in Split today as the bijeli downed Latvian league leaders Skonto in the first of two Europa League qualifiers. Vukušić ran onto a lovely through ball behind the Skonto defence before neatly chipping the … [Read more...] about Vukušić heroics lead Hajduk past Skonto
Dinamo squeaks out a draw in Bulgaria
By 30 CommentsPhoto: Stoyan Georgiev Sammir(right) in action against PFC Ludogorec Written by Colin O'Haravić Late-game heroics by striker Ante Rukavina, earned GNK Dinamo Zagreb a tough 1-1 draw with Bulgarian champions, PFC Ludogorec. Rukavina’s goal stole away a seemingly sure and historic win from the European new comers in the 93rd minute in front of a crowd of 6,000 in … [Read more...] about Dinamo squeaks out a draw in Bulgaria
OFFICIAL: Pranjić to Sporting Lisbon
By 10 CommentsPhoto: FourFourTwo Hrvatska Croatian midfielder, Danijel Pranjić, announced today that he will be joining Portugal's Sporting Lisbon on a free transfer from Bayern Munich. After much speculation that the 30 year-old Pranjić would join Nikica Jelavić at Everton or even chase the money in China, it was a bit of a surprise that he left for Portugal, albeit a good … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Pranjić to Sporting Lisbon