The wait is over. Champions League is officially back! And what better way to restart the tournament than to have two heavyweights go toe-to-toe in such a huge match. We're going to see this year's La Liga champions - Real Madrid - travel to England to take on the high octane machine of Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash - … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid Exit Champions League In 2-1 Defeat To City
Archives for August 2020
NK Istra 1961 Safe From Relegation … Again
By 2 CommentsFor the third consecutive season, Istra fought for safety in the promotion/relegation playoffs. The disparity between the Prva Liga and Druga Liga was shown for another year running as NK Istra 1961 staved off relegation by defeating NK Orijent 3-1 on aggregate in the promotion/relegation playoffs. In the past 20 seasons, only three Druga Liga teams have been … [Read more...] about NK Istra 1961 Safe From Relegation … Again
Brekalo, Wolfsburg Bow Out Of Europa While Brozović Through To Quarters
By 23 CommentsAs expected, Josip Brekalo, Marin Pongrančić, and Wolfsburg couldn't get the job done against Shakhtar Donetsk Wednesday night in Ukraine. Already trailing 2-1 from their first leg defeat in Germany months ago, Wolfsburg knew they needed a minimum of two away goals to get anything accomplished. However, the game went scoreless for 89 minutes before Shakhtar banged in three … [Read more...] about Brekalo, Wolfsburg Bow Out Of Europa While Brozović Through To Quarters
Rijeka Lift The Cup, Istra Try To Avoid Relegation
By 33 CommentsHNK Rijeka enacted a bit of revenge on NK Lokomotiva on Saturday by lifting the Croatia Cup as champions for the sixth time. Lokomotiva was a thorn in Rijeka's side all season, garnering two draws and a win over Rijeka in their efforts to clinch second place, but Rijkea were able to turn the tables and defeat Lokomotiva for the first time in five … [Read more...] about Rijeka Lift The Cup, Istra Try To Avoid Relegation
Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*
By 59 CommentsMateo Kovačić was sent off in the FA Cup Final Saturday after an extremely soft second yellow card booking in the 73rd minute. Already being booked in the first half, Kovačić made contact with Arsenal's Granit Xhaka and was wrongfully booked. You can clearly see that Kovačić plants his right foot first and Xhaka actually steps on him. Arsenal was up 2-1 at that time and held on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*