Both Nikola Kalinić and Ivan Strinić played the full 90 minutes for Dnipro Thursday night in their 3-2 come from behind victory versus AIK Stockholm. With Dnipro down early, Kalinić received a long down-field pass from Rotan in the 41st minute, took the ball down with a 360-degree trap and then slotted home for the equalizer. It was a well composed goal, one of only few for … [Read more...] about Kalinić, Livaja net in Europa League
Archives for October 2012
CroatianSports.com: Year One
By 50 CommentsOne year ago today (October 4th), CroatianSoccerReport.com closed its doors to make way for CroatianSports.com, not only expanding our sports reporting, but also giving our readers a more enjoyable experience following Croatian sports in the English language. Alongside long time partner in crime, Denis Svirčić, I (Ante Kvartuč) have made it our duty to not just deliver the … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com: Year One
Dinamo fall in Kiev 2-0
By 159 CommentsWednesday night showed how over their heads Dinamo Zagreb are in the Champions League competition. After losing all six games last campaign and being downed by FC Porto 2-0 in their opening match this year, Dinamo Zagreb once again lost, this time 2-0 to Dynamo Kiev. It was supposed to be a battle of Dinamos for third spot in this group but Kiev showed their superiority over … [Read more...] about Dinamo fall in Kiev 2-0
The Life of Luka Modrić (en Español)
By 25 CommentsLuka Modrić has come a long way to where he is today at Real Madrid. The following mini documentary shows Luka's rise from war-torn Zadar (where he was born and raised) to a failed trial at Hajduk Split, his domination at Mostar and Dinamo Zagreb, all the way to his mega transfers to Tottenham, and now, Real Madrid. It's a solid 17-minute documentary which is narrated in … [Read more...] about The Life of Luka Modrić (en Español)
Would you play for her?
By 46 CommentsFormer Croatia women's international, Tihana Nemčić, is taking over fifth division side NK Viktorija Vojakovac- not as a cheerleader, but as manager. The 24 year-old Nemčić also models on the side. Is this just a publicity stunt or is Nemčić serious about coaching in Croatia? She just recently graduated from the University of Sport in Croatia this past spring. "I am the … [Read more...] about Would you play for her?