Croatia cruised by Finland in their 2nd round Eurobasket encounter on Thursday, winning 88-63 and moving to the top of their group. With the game played just over the border in Slovenia, Croatian fans made their presence known as they chanted throughout, leaving the appearance of a home game. The first quarter was sloppy for both teams, but Croatia's dominance on the the boards … [Read more...] about Croatia breeze past Finland (Eurobasket 2nd Round)
Archives for September 2013
Petrić signs with West Ham United
By 86 CommentsYour favorite bow-wielding striker is staying in London. After his first year in the Premiership with Fulham FC, Mladen Petrić has signed with West Ham United on a free transfer for the 2013-14 season. Lead striker Andy Carroll is injured which can very well see Petrić get a nod in Sam Allardyce's starting XI. The 32 year-old Petrić has previously played for Basel, … [Read more...] about Petrić signs with West Ham United
Tuesday Night Funnies: Brazilian ball boy saves goal
By 29 CommentsIf Brazil didn't have enough problems with referees being beheaded and citizens protesting the 2014 World Cup, now they have to address this. During a division D league playoff match between Aparecidence and Tupi, an Aparecidence (white team) water boy hid on the right post and came onto the pitch in the last minute of the game to block a Tupi shot, which not only would have … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Brazilian ball boy saves goal
New look Vatreni defeat South Korea 2-1
By 162 CommentsHRVATSKA starting XI: Krešić, Vida, Lovren, Bubnjić, Srna, Ademi, Rakitić, Milić, Perišić, Kalinić, Eduardo. It was a quiet and scoreless first half in South Korea Tuesday night as Croatia travelled halfway across the globe for this friendly. They would be without stars Luka Modric, Mario Mandzukic and Vedran Corluka for this match, although captain Darijo Srna, … [Read more...] about New look Vatreni defeat South Korea 2-1
Croatia Move To Round 2 of Eurobasket After 4-1 Start
By 8 CommentsCroatia will join 11 other European nations in the second round of Eurobasket 2013 after their 70-53 victory over the Czech Republic on Monday left them 4-1 and on top of their group alongside defending champions Spain. After a 28 point loss to Spain in their first game last week, Croatia rebounded to take three consecutive close games. An Ante Tomić layup with 9 seconds to … [Read more...] about Croatia Move To Round 2 of Eurobasket After 4-1 Start
Medveščak Score Seven in Impressive KHL Debut
By 21 CommentsZagreb’s KHL Medveščak made an impressive and convincing debut in the KHL over the weekend against Russian powerhouse, HC CSKA Moscow. Medveščak opened the season at Dom Sportova in front of 7,500 fans, and did not disappoint. The newcomers in the Kontenental Hockey League scored seven goals in the game to give them a 7-1 victory over last year's KHL … [Read more...] about Medveščak Score Seven in Impressive KHL Debut
Igor Štimac: Coach, coward or confused?
By 118 CommentsAfter the Croatia-Serbia match on Friday, manager Igor Štimac commented that "the game went according to plan" and that he was "happy with the result." I'm sure I'm with the rest of you Croatian fans when I ask: what the hell are you talking about? I'm fine with the result, as Croatia knocked Serbia out of the World Cup and have set themselves up for a … [Read more...] about Igor Štimac: Coach, coward or confused?
Croatian juniors own U.S. Open
By 10 Comments16 year-old Borna Ćorić and 15 year-old Ana Konjuh both won the US Open junior titles this weekend in New York, NY. The #4 ranked Ćorić came back to defeat Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 to grab his first ever Grand Slam juniors title. The win also propels him to the #1 ranked junior male player in the world. Ana Konjuh also came back to defeat … [Read more...] about Croatian juniors own U.S. Open
Croatia knocks Serbia out of World Cup
By 594 CommentsCroatia came out in Belgrade playing three strikers in Mandzukic, Olic and Eduardo like they were going to put on a fireworks show in scoring goals, but they ultimately played a tactical game in the first half like they were playing Spain in their prime in the World Cup final: scared. At the end of the match, Croatia should be happy upon the 1-1 result as they have … [Read more...] about Croatia knocks Serbia out of World Cup