Rijeka suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of NK Lokomotiva on Saturday, May 6 at Kranjceviceva. The 1-0 loss was also the first tie Rijeka was held scoreless since November 2016 against Slaven Belupo. This was the first loss suffered by Rijeka since Slaven Belupo defeated them 3-0 on April 4, 2016. Rijeka bounced right back this past … [Read more...] about HNL Weeks 32 and 33: Rijeka Suffers First Loss, Remains on Top
Archives for May 2017
Miocic Knocks Out dos Santos In 1st Round To Retain UFC Heavyweight Belt!
By 97 CommentsIn May of 2016, Croatian-American UFC fighter Stipe Miocic became the Heavyweight champion when he knocked out Fabricio Werdum in Brazil in the first round. Miocic then defended his belt in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, knocking out Alistair Overeem in the first round this past September. On Saturday, Miocic will face Junior dos Santos in Dallas, Texas at UFC 211. … [Read more...] about Miocic Knocks Out dos Santos In 1st Round To Retain UFC Heavyweight Belt!
Mandza vs. Modrić: Champions League Final Set!
By 39 CommentsReal Madrid received a small scare Wednesday night, conceding two quick goals to Atletico in the second leg of their semifinal, but they would endure a 2-1 loss to take the two-legged draw 4-2 on aggregate. Real Madrid will now face Juventus in the Champions League Final from Cardiff on June 3rd. We already knew that a Croatian would be lifting the Cup once again … [Read more...] about Mandza vs. Modrić: Champions League Final Set!
Mandza Scores, Juventus Book CL Final Spot
By 43 CommentsMario Mandžukić opened up the scoring Tuesday night in Torino as he picked up his own blocked shot in front of net to beat Croatian teammate Danijel Subašić. The goal booked Juventus' spot in the Champions League Final, being up 3-0 on aggregate, with Dani Alves adding another one in the 44th minute. Although Suba gave up two goals again versus Juventus, he made some … [Read more...] about Mandza Scores, Juventus Book CL Final Spot
Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
By 58 CommentsGermany Andrej Kramarić (above) scored a late penalty as Hoffenheim fell 2-1 at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Kramarić played the full match, converting his penalty in the 86th minute, though it proved to be too little too late for his side, who were hard done by two poor calls from the refs that resulted in a goal and penalty for Dortmund. Dortmund leapfrogs … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
Juve Post Another Clean Sheet, Blank Monaco 2-0
By 7 CommentsIt's Mandžukić versus Subašić Wednesday night in the south of France as Juve take on Monaco in the second Champions League semifinal. Juventus will be the heavy favorite to face Real Madrid in the final but this Monaco team has surprised critics on getting this far. With the resurgence of Falcao, Monaco could be slated as dark horses but Juve will have plenty of firepower to … [Read more...] about Juve Post Another Clean Sheet, Blank Monaco 2-0
HNL Week 31
By 2 CommentsAfter a two-match undefeated streak, Cibalia was slapped back into place by title-chasing Dinamo on Saturday evening. Dinamo’s frustration mounted over the last two weeks after dropping consecutive matches to Hajduk Split and Slaven Belupo. The lack of scoring built up to an unbearable pressure that led the Blues to blow on Saturday, blasting six goals on to the score … [Read more...] about HNL Week 31
Ronaldo Hat Trick Crushes Atletico 3-0
By 28 CommentsLuka Modrić had a quiet day at the office as Real Madrid steamrolled Atletico 3-0 with a hat trick from Cristiano Ronaldo. It wasn't much of a match as Real Madrid held the ball for 60% of the game while holding Atletico to only one shot on goal. The reverse leg is next week at the Vicente Calderon but Atletico would need a Barcelona-esque comeback to back the Champions League … [Read more...] about Ronaldo Hat Trick Crushes Atletico 3-0