Germany Photo: Reuters/Fabian Bimmer Should Ivica Olić start against Iceland? The former Dinamo Zagreb striker, scored a breathtaking game winning goal in the 69th minute of play against Borusiia Dortmund on Saturday. The Croatian international cut left from the right side and blasted home a left-footed strike past a diving Roman Weindenfeller off the far post. The … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
Archives for November 2013
Pictures worth 1,000 words
By 37 CommentsThe Croatian national football team is one week away from knowing if they will be among 31 other teams at next year's World Cup in Brazil. In their way: a two-legged playoff with Iceland on November 15th in Reykjavík and November 19th in Zagreb. CroatianSports.com will dedicate the next week to covering everything you need to know about the players, tactics and what the … [Read more...] about Pictures worth 1,000 words
HNL Week 16: Dinamo Remain in First, Rijeka Match Abandoned at Half
By 14 CommentsResults for Nov. 8-10, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 0 NK SLAVEN BELUPO Dinamo remain in first place on the Prva HNL table after squeaking out a close one against Mladen Frančić’s Slaven Belupo. The Modri seemingly toyed with the visiting team, possessing the ball for nearly the entire opening 15 minutes of the game. But scoring chances were few and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16: Dinamo Remain in First, Rijeka Match Abandoned at Half
Rijeka keep up with Lyon, Dinamo done
By 185 CommentsWho would have thought that Rijeka would have more points than Dinamo Zagreb through the first four Europa League matches? Well, it happened Thursday night as Dinamo fell 2-0 to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands while Rijeka came back to draw Lyon 1-1 at Kantrida. It didn't start pretty for Rijeka as a complete blunder on defense following a Lyon corner kick led to the game's … [Read more...] about Rijeka keep up with Lyon, Dinamo done
“The Duke” looking for a win in Brazil
By 51 Comments“The Duke” returns to the Octagon this Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 32 in Goiania, Brazil. Pokrajac will face the hometown favorite Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante in a light heavyweight bout. This match could be 'do or die' for Pokrajac’s career in the UFC. The Croatian light heavyweight is technically 0-3 in his last three bouts, one being an overturned loss to Joey Beltran … [Read more...] about “The Duke” looking for a win in Brazil
HNL Week 15
By 14 CommentsResults for Nov. 1-4, 2013 NK LOKOMOTIVA 0 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo easily routed their stadium co-tenants over the weekend with a convincing score of 3-0. The Modri have recaptured first place on the table, and are starting to assert their dominance once again. Lokomotiva have been sitting in second place for much of the season, but even their … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15
Mandžukić strikes again, Madrid & Shakhtar held
By 168 CommentsMario Mandžukić came off the bench for Bayern Munich in the 59th minute of a scorless match against Viktoria Plzen, only to meet Philip Lahm's cross with his head six minutes later. It would be the game's only goal as Bayern remain perfect in Champions League group play while Mandza shows his worth. With the win, Bayern have clinched their spot in the knockout round … [Read more...] about Mandžukić strikes again, Madrid & Shakhtar held