HRVATSKA (4-2-3-1): Livaković - Barišić, Perić, Ćaleta-Car, Jedvaj - Brozović, Modrić - Perišić, Vlašić, Rebić - Petković It was a tale of two halves - but in the end - Croatia got the job done and punched their ticket to Euro 2020 Saturday night in Rijeka with a 3-1 victory over Slovakia. There was a bit of fan frustration in the first half as the Vatreni … [Read more...] about CROATIA BOOK TICKET TO EURO 2020!
Archives for November 2019
HNL Week 15
By 2 CommentsConsistency seems to be a key factor in winning championships. It's Dinamo Zagreb who has been the most reliable team to do so in recent history, but it's smaller clubs such as Gorica and Osijek who sometimes struggle to maintain successful runs. HNK Gorica have been the most-successful newly-promoted team in the past 10 years, finishing in fifth place - three points … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15
Croatians Around Europe *XI*
By 59 CommentsLuka Modrić played the full 90 minutes in pouring rain Saturday as Real Madrid defeated Eibar 4-0. Modrić was given a "7.5" grade as it was "One of the Croatian’s best games so far this season — provided an assist on Fede Valverde’s goal and retained possession well in the heart of midfield." After a slow start for Real Madrid in La Liga and Champions League, Los Blancos find … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
Dinamo Robbed In Injury Time, Concede Twice To Draw Shakhtar 3-3
By 124 CommentsIt should have been one of the most glorious nights in Dinamo's history. The reigning Croatian champions rallied from a 1-goal deficit to take a 3-1 lead going into injury time against Shakhtar Donetsk Wednesday night at Maksimir. A victory for Dinamo would have been absolutely huge in terms of Champions League progression. If the scoreline would have held at 3-1, or … [Read more...] about Dinamo Robbed In Injury Time, Concede Twice To Draw Shakhtar 3-3
Will The Real Mateo Kovačić Please Stand Up?
By 19 CommentsMateo Kovačić has been playing some great ball lately. The Croatian midfielder was praised by Chelsea manager Frank Lampard at the weekend in their 2-1 victory over Watford. For the first time in a very, very long time, Kovačić is finally clicking with his fellow starting XI which includes Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham, Willian and Jorginho. Chelsea have had an … [Read more...] about Will The Real Mateo Kovačić Please Stand Up?
HNL Week 14
By 9 CommentsOnly three days after falling out of the Croatian Cup at the hands of HNK Gorica, Hajduk was handed an opportunity for revenge, but the Bili fell flat. Grocia's Kristijan Lovrić opened the scoring in the 11th minute on Saturday. Lovrić has been a thorn in Hajduk's side as he also opened the scoring in the previous match three days earlier. And just like three days … [Read more...] about HNL Week 14
Croatians Around Europe *X*
By 93 CommentsNikola Vlašić scored the lone goal for CSKA Moscow Saturday in a 1-1 draw against 1st-place Zenit St. Petersburg. Vlašić muscled through the Zenit defense as the ball pinballed in the air; eventually sending a left-footed shot to the back of the net. Vlašić has been solid at CSKA this season and his value is only growing. At 22 years old, the Croatian attack is in good hands … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *X*