Photo: AFP/Andreas Solaro Ante Vuković gives Hajduk the lead from the spot Hajduk shocks Inter 2-0! Bijeli proudly bow out of Europa League 2-3 on aggregate Trailing by three goals in their Europa League third qualifying round tie against Inter, Hajduk shocked the soccer world today with a highly improbable 2-0 win over the Serie A giants at Milan’s San Siro … [Read more...] about Hajduk shock the world
Archives for August 2012
2012 London Olympics: Day 12
By 5 CommentsLucija Zaninović shows off her medal Taekwondo: Lucija Zaninović won Croatia's fourth medal of the London Olympics on Wednesday, as she placed third in the 49kg weight class of Taekwondo. She came into the Olympics as the 5th seed won her round of 16 bout against Seulki Kang of the Central African Republic. Points are awarded for kicks and punches to the body (1 … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 12
Dinamo Advance! 4-0 (5-0 agr.)
By 59 CommentsThe glory lives! Dinamo Zagreb dominated the match against FC Sheriff today from start to finish and advance through the third qualifying round of the Champions League on a 4-0 (5-0 agr.) score. gnkdinamo.hr Dinamo was missing key players such as Sammir due to suspension and young phenom Mateo Kovačić due to injury, but that did not stop the home team from controlling … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance! 4-0 (5-0 agr.)
2012 London Olympics: Day 11
By 30 CommentsCaptain Miranda Tatari (#2) fought back tears as she saluted the fans with her teammates Croatia exited the Women's handball tournament after losing 25-22 to Spain as they failed to deal with injuries and Spain's defense. The game was fairly equal through the first 40 minutes with Spain defending very well, as Croatia relied on captain Miranda Tatari and Andrea … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 11
Hajduk out to save face against Inter
By 11 CommentsFacing an almost insurmountable three-goal deficit in their Europa League third qualifying round tie, Hajduk take on Inter today in the return match in Milan. Inter cruised to an easy 3-0 win over the bijeli in Split one week ago, meaning there’s realistically little more than pride for Hajduk to play for. Hajduk fell behind after just 18 minutes in Split, and the Italian … [Read more...] about Hajduk out to save face against Inter
2012 London Olympics: Day 10
By 29 CommentsShooting: Giovanni Cernogoraz and Anton Glasnović both advanced to the final of the Men's trap Monday morning as they finished the prelims in 5th and 6th, leaving them still with some work to do to get onto the podium. They were one target behind third place going into the finals where 25 more targets are shot. The leader going into the final was Michael Diamond, who was … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 10
HNL REPORT (WEEK 3)
By 28 CommentsResults for August 3-5, 2012 NK ISTRA 1961 0 - 1 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Photo: Goran Sebelic / CROPIX Dinamo Zagreb continues to struggle offensively early in the season, but managed to take three points from their trip to Pula. Zagreb controlled much of the game and had several scoring opportunities, but failed to capitalize on any of them. The line … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT (WEEK 3)
2012 London Olympics: Day 9
By 15 CommentsWomen’s Handball: Croatia routinely defeated the makeshift Team GB in their final game of the group stage. Croatia dominated the whole game and were up 17-6 at the half. They went on to win 37-14. Croatia were able to give their starters some rest and give their little used bench players a chance to play at the Olympics in front of a capacity crowd. Dijana Jovetić, Sonja … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 9
2012 London Olympics: Day 8
By 33 CommentsIt's gold for Sandra! Athletics: During the Olympics four years ago, Sandra Perković was in the hospital fighting for her life after her appendix burst. These Olympics went slightly better for Perković, as she brought home Croatia's first gold medal, winning the discus and setting a new Croatian record. She did it in dominating fashion as Darya Pischlnikova, who holds … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 8