Headlines: English Premiership season kicks off Dejan Lovren makes Liverpool debut in 2-1 win over former club Southampton Nikica Jelavić plays full 90 minutes in Hull's 1-0 victory over QPR Ivica Olić and Wolfsburg defeat Darmstadt in penalties in DFB Pokal first round Videos: … [Read more...] about Weekend Soccer Talk
Archives for August 2014
Bilić faces toughest test yet
By 57 CommentsCroatia's favorite manager from the past decade, Slaven Bilić, faces his toughest test at club level when he takes his Besiktas side into battle against English power Arsenal FC. The winner of the two-legged Champions League playoff tie will make the group stage while the losers drop to the Europa League group stage. Bilić pulled off two remarkable victories when he was in … [Read more...] about Bilić faces toughest test yet
Final Call for Fantasy!
By 89 CommentsCode to join this league: 459188-118422 Fantasy Premier League returns to CroatianSports.com for a 5th year running. It's completely free and keeps the season interesting even when the big teams aren't facing off against each other. Croatians in the Premiership this season: Dejan Lovren (Liverpool) and Nikica Jelavić (Hull City) . Defender Ivan Strinić is expected to … [Read more...] about Final Call for Fantasy!
Max TV Prva Liga Week 4 – Dinamo, Rijeka Remain on Top
By 26 CommentsDinamo Zagreb remain at the top of the table this week after defeating a win less NK Osijek club on Saturday Two goals from Duje Čop helped the Modri come out with a 2-1 victory despite giving up a late penalty to Osijek scored by Josip Barišić. Čop is the third-highest scorer in the league so far this season, scoring his fourth and fifth goals in … [Read more...] about Max TV Prva Liga Week 4 – Dinamo, Rijeka Remain on Top
Lovren scores in Liverpool debut
By 49 CommentsPhoto: ThisIsAnfield.com In his first match in a Liverpool uniform, Dejan Lovren headed home a Steven Gerrard corner kick in a 4-0 friendly win over Borussia Dortmund Sunday. With Liverpool up 1-0 at Anfield in the 14th minute, Lovren was left all alone in the box to set up the header as Liverpool players ran in following the corner. The Reds lost star player Luis … [Read more...] about Lovren scores in Liverpool debut
Croatian clubs learn fate of Europa League playoffs
By 15 CommentsAll four of Croatia’s clubs learned their fate for the play off round of the UEFA Europa league today and have all been given the chance to advance to the group stage. The stars aligned and were on Croatia’s side this morning as all four teams were given favorable draws. GNK Dinamo Zagreb, who’s disappointing result against Danish champions, … [Read more...] about Croatian clubs learn fate of Europa League playoffs
Rnk through, Hajduk win big at Poljud
By 105 CommentsDinamo Zagreb already booked their spot in the Europa League playoff round after be ousted by Danish club Aalborg 2-1 (aggregate) in Champions League qualifying. On Thursday, the other three HNL clubs playing in Europe joined them. Hajduk Split defeated Kazakh club Shakhter Karagandy after a disastrous 4-2 first leg away defeat last week. Hajduk played in front of a … [Read more...] about Rnk through, Hajduk win big at Poljud
Dinamo’s CL run done
By 72 CommentsAll Dinamo needed was a draw Wednesday at Maksimir in order to progress to the Champions League playoff round. Instead, they were defeated 2-0 by Danish champions Aalborg to end their Champions League season before it had even started. Anders Jacobsen got Aalborg on the board in the 36th minute when he slotted home a shot following a counter attack, although it looked as if he … [Read more...] about Dinamo’s CL run done