Photo: Youtube Screenshot During his press conference in Skopje Monday, Serbian manager Siniša Mihajlović was rudely interrupted by a reporter's cell phone as it recorded the Q&A before Serbia's match with Macedonia on Tuesday. "Dalmacijo, moja ružo procvala. Dalmacijo, sva od zlata i bisera..!" rang throughout the press room. Mihajlović was stunned by the Dalmatian … [Read more...] about Serbian coach receives Croatian surprise
Archives for October 2012
Croatia needs new look vs. Wales
By 136 CommentsPhoto: PA Croatia face Wales from Gradski Vrt in Osijek Tuesday night in their last World Cup 2014 qualifier of the year. This will be Croatia's seventh time playing an international match in Osijek, where they have never lost since 1996. The Vatreni have four wins and two draws at Gradski Vrt, which includes a 4-1 win over Latvia in World Cup 2002 qualifying and a 0-0 … [Read more...] about Croatia needs new look vs. Wales
HNL Break/KHL Medvescak Update
By 5 CommentsNo HNL this week due to the international break, but news still surrounds the league during its time off. Hajduk Split has been under a lot of financial pressure lately and fear that they will be forced to file for bankruptcy no later than November 1. No one, including the city of Split, want to take the financial burden of the club and and have left them looking for an … [Read more...] about HNL Break/KHL Medvescak Update
**FAN ZONE** Ireland-Germany nothing like Hajduk Split
By 14 CommentsCroatianSports.com follower Sean Maričić reporting from Aviva Stadium in Dublin for the Ireland vs. Germany World Cup 2014 qualifier on October 12, 2012. Although the crowd was electric for this match, Maričić says that it was nothing compared to the Inter Milan Milan v Hajduk Split Europa League match at Poljud in August 2012. CroatianSports shout out from the … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** Ireland-Germany nothing like Hajduk Split
Rakitić bomb sends Croatia to victory in Skopje
By 377 CommentsPhoto: Sportske Novosti Starting XI vs. Macedonia: Pletikosa, Strinić, Šimunić, Ćorluka, Srna, Vukojević, Perišić, Modrić, Rakitić, Mandžukić, Jelavić in a 4-4-2 formation The cardiac Croatians were at it again- this time in Skopje, Macedonia. After going down early to a 16' Ibraimi strike due to a lapse in defense, Croatia composed themselves over the next 70 … [Read more...] about Rakitić bomb sends Croatia to victory in Skopje
Croatia vs. Macedonia- A Look In
By 169 CommentsCroatia takes on a tricky Macedonian side on Friday from Skopje in World Cup 2014 qualifying. This will be the third match for the Vatreni, already defeating Macedonia by a narrow 1-0 margin in Zagreb and dueling out the Belgians to a 1-1 draw in Brussels back in September. Surely, Croatia should earn all three points in this match but Macedonia proved themselves less than a … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Macedonia- A Look In
FIFA 13: No Croatia?
By 88 CommentsWritten by Vedran Ćavara Seemingly back from the dead, I've returned to you my fellow Croatians! I've been a busy boy with work, school and other projects, but expect more pieces from me this fall and winter! If you are a soccer fan, you surely have tried the EA Sports offering FIFA. Whether you have played the World Cup version, any of the yearly … [Read more...] about FIFA 13: No Croatia?
Croatians Around Europe *VI*
By 169 CommentsENGLAND Photo: Action Images Nikica Jelavić continued his scoring form going into the international break, heading home a difficult Steven Pienaar deflected shot from a tight angle to equalize for Everton in the 11th minute Saturday for Everton. The goal came only seconds after Wigan's Arouna Koné scored to give Wigan the early lead, with replay showing he was well … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VI*
HNL Report Week 11/KHL Medveščak Report (Updated!)
By 6 CommentsResults for October 5 - 7, 2012 NK SLAVEN BELUPO 1 - 4 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Photo: prvaliga.tportal.hr/D.S Dinamo Zagreb defended their top spot in the league by traveling to Koprivnica and defeating Slaven Belupo 4-1 on a stormy Sunday night. Slaven has not beat Dinamo since September 2008. A tremendous thunderstorm overshadowed the beginning of … [Read more...] about HNL Report Week 11/KHL Medveščak Report (Updated!)