Results for April 11-14, 2014 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 4 - 0 HNK RIJEKA Dinamo Zagreb stunned Rijeka with a four-goal win on Saturday at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb. Rijeka has been closing in on the Croatian giants, and had an opportunity to come within only five points of the current Croatian champions. But Rijeka’s aspirations of earning points in the … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 30
Archives for April 2014
Modrić, Mandžukić to face off in CL semis
By 53 CommentsLuka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić have been paired against each other in the Champions League final four as Real Madrid will face reigning champions Bayern Munich on April 23rd and 29th. This will once again ensure that a Croatian will play in the Champions League Final for a third straight season. The victor will play the winner of a tricky tie between Atletico Madrid and … [Read more...] about Modrić, Mandžukić to face off in CL semis
Rakitic strikes from the spot, Sevilla crush Porto to make Europa semis
By 26 CommentsWith their backs to the wall after a 1-0 away defeat to FC Porto in the Europa League quarterfinals last week, Sevilla came out Thursday night with a fury. Ivan Rakitic converted a 5th minute penalty shot before Vitolo and Carlos Bacca would make it 3-0 going into halfime. Sevilla's Coke was sent off 10 minutes after the restart but Sevilla would still manage to score … [Read more...] about Rakitic strikes from the spot, Sevilla crush Porto to make Europa semis
Mandžukić scores equalizer as Bayern march onto CL semis
By 98 CommentsAfter a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford last week, Mario Mandžukić got t the start at home as Bayern Munich took on Manchester United in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg match Wednesday night. Manager Pep Guardiola decided to bench the Croatian striker in England last week but Mandza supplied the assist to Bayern's lone goal just four minutes after he came on in … [Read more...] about Mandžukić scores equalizer as Bayern march onto CL semis
Bilić & Besiktas on their way
By 40 CommentsFollowing Euro 2012, Slaven Bilić packed his bags and moved his managerial skills to Moscow, trading in his six years as Croatia head coach for the Russian Premier League. He brought in defender Vedran Ćorluka from Tottenham and was expected to get new club, Lokomotiv Moscow, into European play. But it was not meant to be as Lokomotiv finished mid-table and seven … [Read more...] about Bilić & Besiktas on their way
Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
By 134 CommentsSPAIN Ivan Rakitic scored his 12th goal of the season on Sunday as Sevilla beat Espanyol 4-1 to keep their Champions League hopes very much alive. Rakitic was brought on in the 62nd minute after playing midweek, and was quiet until the goal in the 89th minute, where he gathered Nico Pareja's long pass and finished into the corner of the net. Sevilla are now just three … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29 – Rijeka Takes Jadranski Derbi **UPDATED**
By 35 CommentsResults for April 4-6, 2014 HNK RIJEKA 4 - 1 HNK HAJDUK SPLIT This is the 133rd time the Jadranski Derbi has been contested since its conception in 1946, and could very well be one of the most important match of the season for both teams. The two clubs are fervently vying for second place, but Rijeka now has the upper hand, thanks to their 4-1 win … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29 – Rijeka Takes Jadranski Derbi **UPDATED**
Modrić, Mandžukić shine in CL quarters
By 42 CommentsLuka Modrić and Real Madrid are all but through to the Champions League semifinals after their 3-0 win over last year's finalists, Borussia Dortmund. Real were expected to come out hot, with revenge on their minds after Borussia Dortmund bounced Real Madrid out of the competition last year in the semifinal round. But Los Blancos made quick work of the German side Wednesday … [Read more...] about Modrić, Mandžukić shine in CL quarters