Croatia Starting XI: Livaković - Milić, Vida, Lovren, Bartolec - Pašalić, Badelj, Rog - Pjaca, Rebić, Kramarić Croatia finally found themselves on the winning side of an international match, their first since their World Cup final defeat to France. The Vatreni needed a moral boost after a record-setting defeat to Spain and a lackluster scoreless draw to … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Jordan 2-1 Behind Vida & Mitrović Goals
Archives for October 2018
Ćorić Falls To Djokovic In Shanghai Masters Final, Moves Up To #13 In The World
By 11 Comments21 year-old Zagreb native Borna Ćorić defeated 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Saturday but wasn't able to get past Novak Djokovic in the Final; losing 6-3, 6-4. Ćorić is on the rise and could very soon meet fellow Croatian Marin Čilić in the top 10 of world ranked tennis players. Ćorić has played … [Read more...] about Ćorić Falls To Djokovic In Shanghai Masters Final, Moves Up To #13 In The World
Croatia Escape Rijeka With 0-0 Draw vs. England
By 93 CommentsCroatia should be happy with a 0-0 draw against England in front of an empty stadium in Rijeka Friday night. England hit the post twice during the match and Manchester United's Marcus Rashford missed two sitters in front of the goal. Although, you have to give credit to Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Dominik Livaković for making the saves and being in the right place at the right … [Read more...] about Croatia Escape Rijeka With 0-0 Draw vs. England
Mladi Vatreni Get 2-0 Win Over Greece To Go Top Of Group
By 11 CommentsJosip Brekalo, Nikola Vlašić, Alen Halilović and Duje Ćaleta-Car got the job done in Pula Friday evening, beating an undefeated Greece U-21 side to take control of Group A in Euro 2019 qualifying. In the 41st minute, Vlašić would turn and shoot just inside the box to have his shot deflected into the back of the net. The goal was counted as an 'own goal' but it was a great … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Get 2-0 Win Over Greece To Go Top Of Group
Judgement Day: Vatreni Host England While U-21’s Face Greece
By 37 CommentsTwo Croatian teams have pivotal matches this Friday. The senior side will host England behind closed doors in Rijeka - at 2:45PM (ET) - while the U-21 team plays Greece in Pula - at 12PM(ET) - for top spot in their Euro 2019 qualifying group. After an embarrassing 6-0 loss to Spain in September, the Vatreni will look to bounce back against a hungry English … [Read more...] about Judgement Day: Vatreni Host England While U-21’s Face Greece
Kek Out, Bišćan In
By 16 CommentsIn a surprise announcement, officials at HNK Rijeka named former Dinamo Zagreb star Igor Bišćan as the head coach of Rijeka after Matjaz Kek offered his resignation following a tough defeat against HNK Gorica on Saturday. However Rijeka fans, most notably the supporters group Armada, have voiced their discontent with the decision, stating Biščan is "not … [Read more...] about Kek Out, Bišćan In
Karlo Bartolec Gets The Call vs. England
By 12 Comments23 year-old right back Karlo Bartolec is getting a call-up to the senior side this Friday for Croatia's UEFA Nations League match against England in Rijeka, Sportske Novosti has reported. Bartolec currently plays in the Danish Super League for Nordsjaelland; coming over in 2016 from HNL club Lokomotiva Zagreb. Although Šime Vrsaljko returned this past weekend for … [Read more...] about Karlo Bartolec Gets The Call vs. England
Rakitić, Modrić, Mandžukić Short Listed For Ballon d’Or
By 16 CommentsThree Croatians have been short-listed for December 3rd's Ballon d'Or award in Paris. Alongside world elite Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero, to name a few, 2018 FIFA Player of the Year Luka Modrić will join Ivan Rakitić and Mario Mandžukić on the 30-man list, The Guardian reports. Rakitić and Mandžukić will not be favorites to win the award, but … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Modrić, Mandžukić Short Listed For Ballon d’Or
Croatians Around Europe VII
By 51 CommentsEintracht Frankfurt's Ante Rebić is on fire in the young season. The Croatian striker has fully recovered from a post World Cup injury and is sticking the ball in the back of the net like nobody's business. On Saturday, Rebić opened up the scoring against Hoffenheim in the 40th minute when he beat the Hoffenheim keeper from long range following a race to the ball; his third … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VII