Croatia will have to be happy to leave Milan with a 1-1 draw after nearly having to abandon the match in the second half. Croatian fans threw flares onto the pitch with the Dutch referee suspending the match for over 10 minutes. It looked as if the Vatreni would have to take a 3-0 loss, but the match was eventually restarted, ending 1-1. Italy looked like nothing … [Read more...] about Croatia, Italy end 1-1 after Croatian fans nearly abandon match
Archives for November 2014
Stone Cold Lock: Croatia vs. Italy
By 64 CommentsCall me controversial. Call me a kook. Call me whatever you want. But when it comes to things like this, you got to go with your head and not your heart. And although my heart says Croatia will beat Italy 1-0 in Milan this Sunday to stay perfect in Euro qualifying, my head says it will end in a 1-1 draw. And if that's the case, you can easily double your … [Read more...] about Stone Cold Lock: Croatia vs. Italy
Croatian B squad can’t hang with Argentina in 2nd half, lose 2-1
By 180 CommentsHRVATSKA Starting XI: Kalinić - Vrsaljko, Lešković, Jedvaj, Leovac - Badelj, Antolić, Milić, Sharbini, Kovačić - Čop 1st Half: Croatia's "B" team held there own in the first half against Argentina, heading into the locker room at halftime up 1-0. A team full of up and coming stars including Mateo Kovacic, Sime Vrsaljko, Duje Cop and Tin Jedvaj held Lionel … [Read more...] about Croatian B squad can’t hang with Argentina in 2nd half, lose 2-1
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 2
By 10 CommentsPhoto: AP/Jason LeCrow Bojan Bogdanović stole headlines this week amongst the Croatian players around the NBA. The Croatian international has become more comfortable within playing at the more grueling pace of the NBA. In a well-written piece by Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN New York, he talked about how the NBA style of play features more screens and cutting to the basket. It’s … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 2
What To Expect This Week
By 56 CommentsThe Croatian national side has a huge week in front of them. On Wednesday, they face Lionel Messi and World Cup finalists Argentina in a friendly from London, England. Four days later, the Vatreni take on Italy at the San Siro in Milan in Euro 2016 qualifying. After a World Cup we would all like to forget, Croatia have been perfect since returning from summer break. … [Read more...] about What To Expect This Week
HNL Week 15 – Kramarić Has Historical Night
By 12 CommentsDinamo Zagreb played to a lack luster scoreless draw on Sunday when the visited NK Zagreb at Kranjčevićeva. Coach Zoran Mamić shifted the line up a little by benching regular starter Duje Čop and instead, starting Angelo Henriquez in his place. Henriquez was the lone goal scorer in Dinamo’s embarrassing 5-1 Europa League loss against Salzburg on Thursday, but was … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15 – Kramarić Has Historical Night
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 1
By 43 CommentsPhoto: EPA/John Corbis A new feature to the website has been created in part of multiple Croatian players joining the NBA this off-season. Bojan Bogdanović and Damjan Rudež join Andrew Bogut as there are now three Croatians in the NBA. CroatianSports.com will follow all three athletes and write a weekly article similar to the Croatians around Europe soccer feature. It’s … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 1
True Life: I Watch the HNL
By 52 CommentsThey say writing falls somewhere between pleasure and torture. Well, luckily, watching Croatia’s professional soccer league, the HNL falls there as well. For nearly six seasons, I have woken up every Saturday morning, and while most fans of the sport would immediately turn on their flat screen TVs to the HD channel showing English Premier matches, I was turning on my … [Read more...] about True Life: I Watch the HNL