Croatia #1 Dominik Livaković stood on his head once again for his second straight Europa League clean sheet against Nikola Vlašić and a very good CSKA Moscow side. Dinamo Zagreb has now played 180 minutes of scoreless Europa League ball in two action packed matches. CSKA knocked on the door all night long and Livaković did his part; saving seven Moscow shots which was led by … [Read more...] about Livaković MOTM As Dinamo Hold Off CSKA 0-0 In Moscow
Archives for October 2020
Real Madrid Nothing Without Luka Modrić As They Save Face In Germany
By 33 CommentsReal Madrid is nothing without Luka Modrić. Modrić started Real's match against Borussia Monchengladbach on the bench. Real Madrid went down 2-0 to the German club in the 58th minute. With a second straight CL loss, Real's knockout round hopes would be in serious danger. Luka comes on in the 71st minute and Real Madrid score twice to force a 2-2 draw and save face. Modrić … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Nothing Without Luka Modrić As They Save Face In Germany
Croatians Around Europe *V*
By 67 CommentsLuka Modrić is not a fine wine, he is a bottle of Louis XIII. Modrić did not get the start against Barcelona Saturday in El Clasico but did come off the bench in the 69th minute with the match 2-1 in Madrid's favor. In injury time, Modrić looked like a 15 year-old in the playground putting all the moves on his mates. He made multiple Barca defenders miss as he danced in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*
Dinamo, Rijeka Have “OK” Results In Europa Openers
By 20 CommentsIt was an absolute roller coaster of a game as Dinamo Zagreb opened up their Europa League campaign at Maksimir Thursday night against Dutch club Feyenoord. Although the match ended in a scoreless draw, the match could have easily gone 2-0 for either club. In the eighth minute, Croatia #1 keeper, Dominik Livaković, saved a rocket of a penalty shot to keep the game level. Arjen … [Read more...] about Dinamo, Rijeka Have “OK” Results In Europa Openers
Modrić Scores From 28 Yards Out As Shakhtar Shock Real Madrid
By 25 CommentsLuka Modrić scored another 'screamer' today in Champions League as Real Madrid were shocked by Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2. It was 3-0 for the Ukrainian champs at halftime but Luka's goal got some momentum flowing for Los Blancos. But it wouldn't be enough as Real Madrid lost 3-2 to open up their Champions League campaign after a late equalizer was taken back by VAR. Real … [Read more...] about Modrić Scores From 28 Yards Out As Shakhtar Shock Real Madrid
Lovren Scores 34-Yard Rocket Own Goal To Kick Off CL
By 65 CommentsDejan Lovren opened up Zenit's account in Champions League this season with a 34-yard bomb that bounced off the post and the back of the Club Brugge keeper for an own goal Tuesday night in St. Petersburg. The goal would make the game 1-1 but Brugge would score an injury winner to send the Russian champions to a 2-1 defeat. Nonetheless, it's great to see Lovren sending … [Read more...] about Lovren Scores 34-Yard Rocket Own Goal To Kick Off CL
HNL Week 8 Update: Dinamo Cruising, Hajduk Fall
By 35 CommentsSlaven Belupo was the last remaining winless club after six weeks of play, but that changed on the seventh try when the Pharmacists hosted NK Istra 1961. Slaven dealt Istra a 5-1 blow to kick off the match week on Friday. Two goals from Tomislav Božić, and a goal a piece from the ageless Ivan Krstanović, Nemanja Glavčić and Martin Boakye were more than enough to seal … [Read more...] about HNL Week 8 Update: Dinamo Cruising, Hajduk Fall
Croatians Around Europe *IV*
By 72 CommentsLuka Modrić and Real Madrid had a rough day at the office Saturday versus newly promoted Cadiz. Modrić got the start but was taken off at halftime for his lackluster performance in the 1-0 loss. He was given a 4/10 score (Managing Madrid) as he was "Also out at halftime with a poor performance. Couldn’t connect with Kroos or Isco or get the team moving forward. Another player … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IV*
3 Things We Learned During The International Break
By 42 Comments1. Luka Modrić isn't just aging like a fine wine, the man is a bottle of Louis XIII. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner is still putting the Croatian team on his back and running around the field like a teenager with unlimited amounts of energy. It was Modrić's extra effort that led to Croatia's only goal against the French Wednesday night at Maksimir when he tracked down the ball in … [Read more...] about 3 Things We Learned During The International Break