This week's match week kicked off on Thursday with Inter Zaprešić hosting HNK Gorica, who handed the hosts a 3-0 thumping. Kristijan Lovrić scored the opening goal in the 53rd minute while Ogdjen Mudrinkski scored a double late in the match. It is known that Inter Zaprešić, through already struggling to fend off relegation late in the season, failed to obtain a … [Read more...] about HNL Week 28
Archives for June 2020
Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
By 30 CommentsIt was a slow week for Croatians around Europe as La Liga resumed play after a 3-month COVID-19 break. However, Ivan Rakitić came on at halftime for Barcelona in a 4-0 win over Mallorca; marking the 300th game he has played for the club since coming over from Sevilla in the summer of 2014. It's simply amazing what Rakitić and Modrić have done the past decade in Spain with two … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
Croatia vs. England IV: Today Was The Day
By 21 CommentsJune 14th, 2020. Today was the day Croatia would play England at Wembley Stadium in London in the opening match of their EURO 2020 group stage. Obviously, due to COVID, the entire EURO 2020 tournament has been pushed to the summer of 2021. That means Luka Modrić will be a year older. So will Ivan Rakitić. Ivan Perišić. The list goes on. However, if … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. England IV: Today Was The Day
Perišić Scores For Bayern In DFB Pokal Semifinal Win
By 32 CommentsIvan Perišić scored his first goal since ankle surgery in February Wednesday night in Munich. The Croatian winger got a rare start for Bundesliga champions-elect Bayern Munich in the semifinal round of the German Cup versus Eintracht Frankfurt. Perišić scored the opening goal in the 14th minute as he was left all alone int he middle of the box for a free header. He was taken … [Read more...] about Perišić Scores For Bayern In DFB Pokal Semifinal Win
HNL Matchweek 27
By 58 CommentsHas anyone ever been so happy to see the return of the Prva Liga? After a miserably wet and quarantined weekend, I was on edge waiting for the kickoff between NK Lokomotiva and NK Osijek on Sunday afternoon. Popped a beer and turned on a surprisingly-HD stream of the match at an empty Kranjčevićeva between two sides dukeing it out in hopes of clinching second … [Read more...] about HNL Matchweek 27
Dražen Petrović: 27 Years Later
By 10 CommentsThe late, great Dražen Petrović passed away 27 years ago, today, in a freak German car accident. He left us all too soon and likely never hit his prime in the NBA. Many NBA stars - including Reggie Miller - said Petrović is still to this day the best shooter in NBA history. He brought an intensity and focus to the game that rivaled legends like Michael Jordan. He came to the … [Read more...] about Dražen Petrović: 27 Years Later
Croatians Around Deutschland *III*
By 25 CommentsIt was a relatively quiet week in Germany for the Croatians. However, defender Marin Pongračić is really showing his ability since the restart to the season. The 22 year-old Pongračić played all 90 minutes in central defense as his Wolfsburg side defeated Werder Bremen 1-0 on Sunday. The win lifts Wolfsburg to 6th place in the Bundesliga with only four matches remaining in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Deutschland *III*
Failed Wonderkids: Why Did They Fail?
By 70 CommentsHow often are young players labeled ‘wonderkids’ after showing the slightest bit potential? Way too often. And how often do those players live up to their lofty potentials? Much less often. It is an unfortunate thing to be labeled a failed wonderkid, but at the end of the day, it is just part of the game. Why do these players end up failing to live up to the hype? There are … [Read more...] about Failed Wonderkids: Why Did They Fail?