Set pieces. Set pieces. Set pieces. They were Croatia's Achilles Heel at the World Cup and they were more of the same Sunday night in London. The Vatreni held a 1-0 lead against England in the 78th minute and were a mere 15 minutes away from not only defeating the Three Lions on home soil, but topping their UEFA Nations League group. But it all came crashing down … [Read more...] about Incredible Croatian Year Ends With Loss At Wembley
Archives for November 2018
Jedvaj Scores Injury Time Winner To Beat Spain 3-2 In Zagreb!
By 149 CommentsCroatia Starting XI vs. Spain: Kalinić - Jedvaj, Vida, Lovren, Vrsaljko - Brozović, Modrić, Perišić, Rakitić - Rebić, Kramarić The World Cup magic is back!!! Tin Jedvaj scores twice, including the injury time winner, as Croatia defeat Spain 3-2 to keep their Nations League season alive! The Vatreni take on England at Wembley on Sunday in the group … [Read more...] about Jedvaj Scores Injury Time Winner To Beat Spain 3-2 In Zagreb!
Vlašić, Brekalo Ready For Spain & England Test
By 17 CommentsAfter a disastrous start to the UEFA Nations League campaign - where the Vatreni got pummeled by Spain 6-0 and battled out a scoreless draw with England in Rijeka - the team will play their first competitive match in front of Croatian fans since the World Cup wrapped up in Zagreb Thursday night. Luka Modrić and company welcome a Spanish side coming off a 3-2 home … [Read more...] about Vlašić, Brekalo Ready For Spain & England Test
Stunning Dinamo Goal Keeps Modri At The Top
By 6 CommentsBruno Petković stunned the footballing world with a brilliant overhead kick on Sunday to defeat NK Lokomotiva 1-0 at Kranjčevićeva. The goal was the result of a free kick from about 40 yards from the goal and was lofted just over the head of Petković, who made the snap decision to have a strike while facing away from goal. Petković connected as well as anyone could … [Read more...] about Stunning Dinamo Goal Keeps Modri At The Top
Croatians Around Europe XI
By 8 CommentsAndrej Kramarić opened up the scoring Saturday in Hoffenheim's 2-1 win over Augsburg as he slotted home the ball from the middle of the box in the 65th minute. It's good to see Krama's name on the scoresheet with Croatia hosting Spain this Thursday from Maksimir. If he and Ante Rebić can find their World Cup form with Croatia's world class midfield behind them, anything is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XI
Šarić Headed To Minnesota In Butler Trade
By 7 CommentsIn his third NBA season, 24-year old Dario Šarić has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN has reported. Arguably Croatia's best basketball player, 'The Homie' has averaged 30 minutes, 11 points and six rebounds for the Sixers this year in what was expected to be a season that ended with at least an Eastern Conference semifinals … [Read more...] about Šarić Headed To Minnesota In Butler Trade
Dinamo Zagreb Break The Curse! 1st Croatian Team This Century To Play In Europe After The New Year!
By 23 CommentsDinamo Zagreb celebrated in the fog Thursday night as they won their fourth consecutive Europa League match - 3-1 over Slovakian side Spartak Trnava - to book a spot in the final 32 of the EL knockout rounds in February. Dinamo have been on fire this season - undefeated in Prva Liga play - and perfect so far in Europa League after coming over from Champions League … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Break The Curse! 1st Croatian Team This Century To Play In Europe After The New Year!
Kramarić Goes The Distance To Score Vs. Lyon
By 3 CommentsAndrej Kramarić saved face for Hoffenheim Wednesday night against French side Lyon. With Hoffenheim down 2-0 in the 65th minute, Krama got the ball at midfield and trucked all the way down field to light up a shot from 20 yards out just inside the left post. It was his third goal against Lyon in two matches - and with Hoffenheim equalizing 2-2 in injury time to force a draw - … [Read more...] about Kramarić Goes The Distance To Score Vs. Lyon
The Champions: Luka Modrić Gets A Makeover
By 16 CommentsLuka Modrić is now a global football icon. With that comes the global spotlight - both on and off the field. In Bleacher Report's latest satire cartoon - The Champions - the 2018 FIFA Best Player of the Year gets a makeover as the 'cool' kids in world football jaw at him for his lack of style. You know you've made it in life when they make a cartoon of … [Read more...] about The Champions: Luka Modrić Gets A Makeover