Dinamo Zagreb miraculously held on to their undefeated season after scoring a last-second goal against Hajduk Split at Poljud on Saturday. Hajduk took the lead in the in 73rd minute with a goal from Andrija Balić. The 17-year-old Balić has been impressive since joining the ranks of Hajduk. The young midfielder has seen the pitch eight times now, scoring three … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 25 – Dinamo Draws Hajduk, Vugrinec Doubles for Slaven
Archives for March 2015
Čilić Talks Injury, Return At BNP Paribas Open
By 2 CommentsCroatianSports.com spoke to 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Čilić Saturday after his 2nd Round 4-6, 4-6 straight set loss to Argentinian Juan Monaco at the BNP Paribas Open. It was Čilić's first major match in 2015 after missing the Australian Open due to a right shoulder injury. When asked "why are you (Čilić) playing when you are not yet 100%?", the Croatian #1 … [Read more...] about Čilić Talks Injury, Return At BNP Paribas Open
Bilić’s Boys (Besiktas Edition)
By 64 CommentsSlaven Bilić is a fun guy. He's animated. He's energetic. He's in a band. And he's just about got his coaching career back in control. After leading Croatia to the Euro 2008 quarterfinals after an improbable 3-2 win over England at Wembley, denying the Three Lions Euro qualification, Bilić was on top of the world. He was untouchable. The players loved him. The … [Read more...] about Bilić’s Boys (Besiktas Edition)
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 17
By 5 CommentsKelley L. Cox-Sydney Morning Herald The Golden State Warriors are back to their perfection ways. After a few losses over the past two weeks, they have settled down and defended their home court properly. It started on Wednesday, as Andrew Bogut took on his former team in the Milwaukee Bucks. Golden State won 102-93 by pulling away in the fourth quarter through Stephen … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 17
Srna’s Last Stand
By 22 CommentsAt 32 years and 10 months old, Croatia/Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna may very well play the last significant match of his career Wednesday night (3:45PM ET) in Germany. After a scoreless affair in Donetsk three weeks ago, Shakhtar will take on German champions Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 showdown. Although heavy … [Read more...] about Srna’s Last Stand
MaxTv Prva Liga Week 24
By 10 CommentsDinamo Zagreb took care of business in front of 1,200 fans with a routine win against NK Zagreb at Maksimir. Angelo Henriquez scored a double on the day that gave the Modri the 2-0 win that earned them the three points to add to their uncatchable lead on the table. Marko Pjaca seemed to get the scoring going early on in the match but was ruled … [Read more...] about MaxTv Prva Liga Week 24
Croatia Cup Quarterfinals Are a Wrap, Semifinal Draw Takes Place
By 18 CommentsThe Croatian Cup quarter finals are nearly wrapped up after some mid-week action on Tuesday and Wednesday for the return legs featuring the remaining eight teams. Dinamo easily took care of Istra on Tuesday with a score of 3-0 to take the cup tie aggregate score to 4-0 after a 1-0 victory in Pula on Feb 2. Tuesday’s game came as a struggle for Istra after … [Read more...] about Croatia Cup Quarterfinals Are a Wrap, Semifinal Draw Takes Place
CroatianSports.com off to BNP Paribas Open, Vekić earns Wild Card
By 32 CommentsThe fine folks at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA have granted both myself and Denis credentials for this year's tournament. The Masters 1000 tournament, held March 9-22, is arguably America's biggest tennis tourney outside of the U.S. Open. Every big tennis star in the world is expected to play, including Serena Williams, who has boycotted the tournament since … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com off to BNP Paribas Open, Vekić earns Wild Card