Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut talks about Dandenong City SC and the upcoming Croatian-Australian soccer tournament held by the CSA Australia Savez and Dandenong as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. Bogut was born in Australia with both parents emigrating from Croatia. He nearly played for the Croatian national basketball team before being pulled away by … [Read more...] about Bogut Talks Dandenong City, Croatian-Australian Tournament During NBA Finals
Archives for June 2019
Croatia To Play Hungary October 10th At Poljud
By 16 CommentsThe HNS announced today that Croatia's next home game on October 10th - a pivotal Euro 2020 qualifier vs. Hungary - will be played at Poljud in Split. Croatia hasn't played in Split since 2015 due to the infamous "swastika on the field" incident. Total News Croatia is reporting that the HNS and President Davor Šuker made the decision without contacting the front … [Read more...] about Croatia To Play Hungary October 10th At Poljud
Tunisia Beats Croatia 2-1 On Penalty, Petković Scores 1st Goal For Vatreni
By 134 CommentsCroatia Starting XI: Sluga - Vida, Lovren, Benković - Brekalo, Kovačić, Badelj, Pašalić, Melnjak - Kramarić, Petković For those of you worrying about Tunisia beating Croatia 2-1 in a friendly. Don't. The Tunisians are headed to the African Cup of Nations. The Croatians are headed to the beach! Silver lining: Dinamo's Bruno Petković scored his first goal in the … [Read more...] about Tunisia Beats Croatia 2-1 On Penalty, Petković Scores 1st Goal For Vatreni
Croatia Beats Wales 2-1 Behind Perišić Strike
By 156 CommentsA short-handed Vatreni side should have scored more goals against Wales in Osijek Saturday afternoon - but at the end of the day - they got the job done in a 2-1 win. Croatia came out strong with Modrić, Brekalo, and Kovačić in the midfield with Perišić and Kramarić as the main attacking options. Although the stats won't show it, the Vatreni peppered the Welsh goal … [Read more...] about Croatia Beats Wales 2-1 Behind Perišić Strike
Is Croatia v. Wales A Must-Win For The Vatreni?
By 80 CommentsThe short answer. No. However, if the Vatreni can't get a win - at home - against a pretty mediocre Welsh side, we can start to worry. Although Croatia will be without the services of Rakitić, Rebić, and Vlašić - all out with injury - there is enough firepower on this Vatreni side to put three goals past the Welsh on home soil. Wales best player, Gareth … [Read more...] about Is Croatia v. Wales A Must-Win For The Vatreni?
Martić Goes Down In French Open Quarters
By 18 Comments28 year-old Split native Petra Martić marched into her first ever Grand Slam quarterfinal match Sunday afternoon in Paris after beating Estonian Kaia Kanepi 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 in the 4th Round. But it wasn't meant to be as unranked Czech Marketa Vondrousova beat Martić 7-6, 7-5 in the quarters Tuesday night to end the Croatian's run. Martič got to the quarters by getting a huge … [Read more...] about Martić Goes Down In French Open Quarters
Lovren Extends Croatian CL Dominance To 7 Straight Years
By 67 CommentsDejan Lovren remained on the bench Saturday night in Madrid as he watched his Liverpool side defeat Tottenham 2-0 to claim their sixth Champions League crown. Although Lovren did not step onto the pitch, he extends Croatia's steak of having an international football player win the Champions League to seven straight years. It's an impressive streak for such a small … [Read more...] about Lovren Extends Croatian CL Dominance To 7 Straight Years