More to come throughout the day as Hajduk Split and NK Osijek begin their Europa League qualifying matches Thursday. Hajduk travels to Macedonia to take on Renova at 9:30AM (ET) while Osijek host Swiss club Basel at 2:45PM (ET). Both ties will be determined in 1-leg due to COVID and travel restrictions. Predictions: Hajduk beats Renova … [Read more...] about Hajduk Beats Renova 1-0, Osijek Out After 2-1 Loss To Basel
Archives for September 2020
No Bjelica, No Olmo, No Champions League: Dinamo Out
By 38 CommentsI didn't watch the game but it sounds like Dinamo was completely hosed on a good goal today that was called offside. If VAR was used in the game, the goal would have stood. I'm not trying to make excuses here because I'd rather Dinamo play in the Europa League group stage compared to Champions League, but they still need to get there. It sucks that they had to go on … [Read more...] about No Bjelica, No Olmo, No Champions League: Dinamo Out
Zubac, Clippers Choke In Game 7
By 36 CommentsZubac and Jokic battle for the ballAre the Clippers cursed? The Los Angeles Clippers franchise has never played in a conference finals...ever. A few nights ago, Ivica Zubac and company were up 3-1 on the Denver Nuggets; knocking on the door of the Western Conference Finals. However, the Clips have unravelled in the 2nd half in back-to-back games to give Denver life as the two … [Read more...] about Zubac, Clippers Choke In Game 7
Stay Or Go? Which Players Might Make A Move This Summer?
By 95 CommentsIt’s that time of year again. Rumors about players moving to new clubs have been swirling for months already and tons of transfers have already occurred around the world. For example, Ivan Rakitić moved back to Sevilla, Nikola Moro moved to Dinamo Moscow, and Ivan Perišić’s loan with Bayern has ended and he has returned to Inter (at least for now). So, with this extended … [Read more...] about Stay Or Go? Which Players Might Make A Move This Summer?
Last Call For Fantasy!
By 2 CommentsThe Premiership returns this Saturday! CLICK HERE to access the CroatianSports.com Fantasy group. Fantasy Premiership returns for yet another season. CroatianSports has hosted it's own fantasy league for over 10 seasons and we're at it again! Pick your best XI English Premier League players for the weekend and let the bragging begin. The first matches kick … [Read more...] about Last Call For Fantasy!
France Beats Croatia 4-2…Again; With Own Goal & Trash Penalty Call
By 151 CommentsNot just did France beat Croatia with another 4-2 result - just as they did in the World Cup Final - but they did it with another own goal and undeserved penalty call. Obviously, not that big of a deal this time around as UEFA Nations League is no World Cup and both sides were without their best players. Here are my notes from the France game: 1. After the … [Read more...] about France Beats Croatia 4-2…Again; With Own Goal & Trash Penalty Call
Borna Ćorić Books Ticket To 1st Grand Slam Quarterfinal!
By 23 Comments23 year-old Borna Ćorić is finally off to his first career Grand Slam quarterfinal. After a four and a half 5-set win over #4 Stefanos Tsitsipas Friday night, Ćorić made quick work of unseeded Jordan Thompson Sunday evening; winning easily in straight sets. Ćorić will now face #5 Alexander Zverev Tuesday in the US Open quarterfinals. With Novak Djoković being … [Read more...] about Borna Ćorić Books Ticket To 1st Grand Slam Quarterfinal!
Portugal Defeats Zero-Intensity Croatia 4-1
By 174 CommentsI'm just going to leave this right here. No need for me to repeat myself. I hate these games. We put out a decent lineup but the players either are told not to play or decide they're not going to play for whatever reason. At that point, better to put out the U21s or HNLers and let them play their hearts out. Croatia have never beat Portugal in … [Read more...] about Portugal Defeats Zero-Intensity Croatia 4-1
Ćorić Upsets #4 Tsitsipas With Impossible Comeback
By 9 Comments#27 Borna Ćorić upset #4 Stefanos Tsitsipas in an imposible four-and-a- half hour 5-setter at the US Open in New York late Friday night/Saturday morning. Ćorić was down two sets to one when he found himself dead in the water in the fourth set, trailing 5-1. Tsitsipas only needed one more measly game to wrap up the match and head home. Instead, Ćorić rattled off six straight … [Read more...] about Ćorić Upsets #4 Tsitsipas With Impossible Comeback