The Champions League dream is over. Rijeka have lost to Olympiacos after they are used as a steppingstone for the Greeks to enter the group stage for the 15th time in their history. Rijeka's European summer is not over though. They will enter the group stage of the Europa League, a competition that may not be as fulfilling, but certainly at a more imaginable level of … [Read more...] about Rijeka Descend to Europa League
Archives for August 2017
AC Milan Sign Nikola Kalinić
By 3 Comments"AC Milan are delighted to announce the signing of Nikola Kalinić from Fiorentina ACF on a loan deal with obligation to buy. The player has penned a 4-year contract through to 30 June 2021." The 29 year-old Croatian striker is making the move from Fiorentina to one of Italy's most storied clubs. Although AC Milan have not been themselves the past decade, they are … [Read more...] about AC Milan Sign Nikola Kalinić
Croatians Around Europe *I*
By 30 Comments*This year's "Croatians Around Europe" segment will be more streamlined compared to previous seasons. It will be more of a "Top Plays" from the weekend rather than reporting on every Croatian international. Goals and top assists will always make the list as well as serious injuries, red cards, rough tackles and transfer news. The La Liga season kicked off this … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *I*
Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Osijek All Win In Week 6
By 3 CommentsThe weekend began with an own goal that led to Cibalia’s 1-0 win on Friday at Aldo Drosina. The win against NK Istra 1961 was the clubs second-consecutive victory, and second-consecutive times beating Istra, who are tied at the bottom with NK Rudeš with two points But the real fun began with Rijeka’s come-from-behind win over NK Lokomotiva Saturday. Jan … [Read more...] about Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Osijek All Win In Week 6
Dinamo Escape With Draw; Osijek Falls To Wien, Hajduk to Everton
By 14 CommentsDinamo survived by the skin of their teeth today at Maksimir, scrounging up a 1-1 draw against Skenderbeu with a 94th minute goal by Angelo Henriquez. Dinamo went down in the 37th minute and were unable to answer back for over an hour of play. Fortunately the Modri found a goal to keep the match even heading into the return leg in Albania next … [Read more...] about Dinamo Escape With Draw; Osijek Falls To Wien, Hajduk to Everton
Rijeka Crumble At The Death, Lose 2-1 To Olympiakos
By 29 CommentsHeartbreak abound. Rijeka raised the hopes of many with a 1-0 they took in the 41st minute with a goal from Heber. Even after the Greeks tied it up in the 66th minute, a 1-1 draw looked like a win heading back to Rijeka, but a 90th minute score from Olympiacos after an 83rd minute sending off of Leonard Zuta stole hope away from everyone who hoped to see Rijeka's first journey … [Read more...] about Rijeka Crumble At The Death, Lose 2-1 To Olympiakos
Disaster Night For Lovren, Kramarić In Champions League
By 6 CommentsFor Croatian fringe players Dejan Lovren and Andrej Kramarić; Tuesday night did not fare well for either of them. Lovren got the start for Liverpool and Kramarić got the nod for Hoffenheim in their Champions League playoff round 1st leg. The winner of the tie would progress to the group stage. Lovren was shaky in the first half on defense and was nearly called for a … [Read more...] about Disaster Night For Lovren, Kramarić In Champions League
Čaćić Names Croatia Squad For Kosovo, Turkey
By 26 CommentsAfter a disappointing loss to Iceland in June, Croatia will continue their World Cup 2018 qualifying campaign in September against Kosovo in Zagreb on the 2nd and in Eskisehir versus Turkey on the 5th. The usual suspects will make up the starting XI with no real omissions. Hajduk's Zoran Nižić and Osijek's Borna Barišić have been called up to back up the defense but with only … [Read more...] about Čaćić Names Croatia Squad For Kosovo, Turkey
HNL Week 5: Too Early To Celebrate?
By 1 CommentIs it too early to congratulate Dinamo Zagreb on regaining the Croatian Crown? Five weeks into the 2017/18 season and Dinamo already hols a three-point cushion on the second-place team, Hajduk. Dinamo has already faced Croatia's toughest challengers and have emerged nearly unscathed. In a three-week span, Dinamo drew Osijek and defeated both Rijeka and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: Too Early To Celebrate?