In standard Croatian fashion, the cardiac kings game back from a 5-goal deficit in the second half against mighty Spain to tie the game up with less than five minutes to go. Although both teams were already slated to play in the semifinals, this game would determine first and second in the Main Group and who they would play in the final four. A draw would keep Spain top of the … [Read more...] about Cowboys Hit Post With Last Shot To Draw Spain, Will Play Norway In Semis Friday
Archives for January 2020
Croatia Beats Greece, Will Face Spain In European Water Polo Semis
By 12 CommentsAfter a perfect group stage at the 2020 European water polo championships in Hungary - where the Barracudas defeated Germany 17-9, Montenegro 11-10, and Slovakia 16-4 - Croatia received a direct bye into the quarterfinal round, which will be played Wednesday in Budapest. Croatia will face Greece, who defeated Romania 14-7 in the playoff round. Should Croatia get by … [Read more...] about Croatia Beats Greece, Will Face Spain In European Water Polo Semis
Croatian Cowboys Punch Ticket To Euro 2020 Semis
By 15 CommentsCroatia's handball team won a true barn-burner of a match Saturday night against Germany; scraping by 25-24 to book a semifinal berth. Down five goals in the second half, the 'Croatian Cowboys' rallied back in Vienna despite things not going their way in the goal post department. Igor Karačić led Croatia with seven goals tonight and goalie Marin Šego made an … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Punch Ticket To Euro 2020 Semis
Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
By 18 CommentsAfter spending the first four months of his loan spell at AC Milan on the bench, the Italian club finally witnessed what Ante Rebić can do Sunday. With AC Milan down 1-0 at halftime, Rebić was inserted into the game and scored his first goal with the club two minutes later; pounding home a low cross in front of goal. Then deep in injury time - with the game tied at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
Croatian Cowboys Down Austria In Vienna 27-23 To Control Semifinal Destiny
By 15 CommentsCroatia got through the preliminary round of Euro 2020 Handball with ease. They defeated Montenegro, Belarus, and Serbia by an average of 5.5 goals. Now the real tournament starts in Vienna where Croatia will open up the Main Round Thursday at 12:15PM (ET) against co-hosts Austria. A victory over the Austrians will see the Croatian handball team get one foot in the door on … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Down Austria In Vienna 27-23 To Control Semifinal Destiny
Marko Pjaca: Third Time’s A Charm
By 24 CommentsThe man forgotten. Marko Pjaca was supposed to be the fiery right winger to play opposite of Ivan Perišić in a stacked Croatian offense. However, two separate knee injuries have kept Pjaca out of action - for the most part - since 2016. But at only 24 years young, the Juventus man can make a resurgence over the next six months to get his career back on … [Read more...] about Marko Pjaca: Third Time’s A Charm
Croatia Defeat Serbia At Euro Handball To Start Perfect 3-0
By 26 CommentsThe Croatian Cowboys came back from a 10-8 halftime deficit to defeat Serbia in the final match of the preliminary round Monday night in Graz, Austria. After an extremely slow first half where both goalies stood on their heads, Croatia finally pulled away to beat their Balkan rivals 24-21. Croatia now has a 2-point advantage on half of their competition going into … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Serbia At Euro Handball To Start Perfect 3-0
Croatians Around Europe *XVII*
By 53 CommentsIt was a slow week in Europe as La Liga and Bundesliga were on winter break, however, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid picked up some silverware in Saudi Arabia. The Spanish SuperCup took place on foreign soil as Real Madrid faced bitter city rivals Atletico in Jeddah. After a scoreless 120 minutes, the two clubs stepped up to the penalty spot where Real Madrid prevailed … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVII*
Modrić The Maestro Does It Again
By 6 CommentsIn an absurd scheduling fixture, where the Spanish FA have not only increased the number of SuperCopa teams to four; but also moved the 4-team mini-tournament to Saudi Arabia, Luka Modrić scored a fantastic "inside out" goal as Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-1 to reach the Final. Modrić got the start and played 77 minutes in the win but has become quite the cheeky … [Read more...] about Modrić The Maestro Does It Again