HNK Rijeka extended their 2017 3-match win streak Friday while Dinamo Zagreb drew 1-1 to a 'full of confidence' Osijek side this weekend. Rijeka defeated NK Istra 1961 2-0 at Rujevica and take sole possession of first place with Dinamo's draw. Rijeka have 9 points with Dinamo and Hajduk behind them with 7. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Rijeka, Hajduk Win While Dinamo Draw In Osijek
Archives for July 2017
BARRACUDAS: 2017 WATER POLO WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
By 16 CommentsCroatia ran a perfect tournament, from start to finish, to be crowned water polo world champions Saturday in Budapest. The Barracudas started off their water polo championship game on fire against Hungary; going on a 4-0 run in the first quarter to blank the hosts. However, over the next quarter and a half, Hungary managed to go on their own 4-0 run to tie the game up … [Read more...] about BARRACUDAS: 2017 WATER POLO WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
Positive Results for Croatian Clubs; Osijek Stun PSV, Dinamo Defeat Odd, Hajduk draw in Denmark
By 19 CommentsOsijek defied all odds Thursday and defeated Dutch club PSV Eindhoven 1-0 in Holland behind a 58th minute Borna Barišić penalty kick. The call may have been generous as the foul looked to be just outside the box, but no one from the Croatian side is going to fight that. Osijek were thought to be all said and done when drawn with PSV but now they can realistically get … [Read more...] about Positive Results for Croatian Clubs; Osijek Stun PSV, Dinamo Defeat Odd, Hajduk draw in Denmark
Croatia Down Serbia 12-11; Will Play Hungary In Final
By 4 CommentsRedemption. Croatia redeemed themselves in a 12-11 nail biting win against Balkan rivals Serbia Thursday night in the Water Polo World Championships semifinal round. The two nations last met in the 2016 Rio Final with Serbia easily defeating the Barracudas. But the semifinal win will mean that Croatia will now face hosts Hungary in the championship match on Saturday … [Read more...] about Croatia Down Serbia 12-11; Will Play Hungary In Final
Rijeka Earn 1-1 Draw vs. Red Bull In Austria
By 2 CommentsRijeka played out an impressive 1-1 draw in Austria Wednesday night in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round affair with Red Bull Salzburg. Rijeka were given a tough draw but drew blood first when Mario Gavranović scored a beautiful header in the 30th minute; redirecting a sharp cross from the sideline to beat Alexander Walke just inside the far post. … [Read more...] about Rijeka Earn 1-1 Draw vs. Red Bull In Austria
Modrić To Wear “Cursed” #10 At Real Madrid
By 7 CommentsLuka Modrić is movin' on up! With James moving to Bayern Munich, creating a vacancy for the #10 shirt, who other than Luka Modrić to take over the reigns? But is the #10 shirt cursed, fourfourtwo asks? "Robinho, Wesley Sneijder, Mesut Ozil and James all arrived as marquee signings but left after disappointing spells, with the Colombian heading … [Read more...] about Modrić To Wear “Cursed” #10 At Real Madrid
HNL Week Two: LiveStream NK Inter – Zapresic v Hajduk Split and Istra v Osijek
By 3 CommentsDinamo Zagreb welcomed HNK Cibalia to Maksimir Stadium today to kick off the second week of the HNL season. Throughout the season, CroatianSports.com will throw up live feeds of HNL matches when available. Colin will once again be the HNL guru this year and will update the post throughout the weekend. But for now, Dinamo is 2 for 2 to start the season as they try to … [Read more...] about HNL Week Two: LiveStream NK Inter – Zapresic v Hajduk Split and Istra v Osijek
Hajduk, Osijek Move On In Europa League
By 1 CommentHajduk Split finished what they started one week ago in Croatia. After a 1-0 defeat of Levski Sofia from Dugopolje in the Europa League 2nd qualifying round, Hajduk came from behind Thursday night in Bulgaria to cap a 3-1 aggregate win. Levski would find their much needed equalizer in the 69th minute of play but two late Hajduk goals inside the final 10 minutes would cap off … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Osijek Move On In Europa League