Igor Matanović scored the easiest brace of his career Sunday in Freiburg's 2-1 win over St. Pauli. The equalizer was a smart deflection of his thigh. The winner was an easy tap-in after the St. Pauli goalie could not parry the ball far enough from the goal box. Nonetheless, Matanović is cooking in the Bundesliga this year. It is his 8th Bundesliga goal of the season but 6th in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 29: Matanović Brace Wins It For Freiburg; Luka Sučić, Budimir, Baturina, Musa All Score
Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić Wins 2nd Straight UFC Fight With 3-Minute TKO
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Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić wins his 2nd UFC heavyweight fight in a row! Relatively easy TKO in the 1st round over Louie Sutherland (1:48). Peričić promised one of his fans his $100,000 fight bonus should he receive it from the UFC in London tonight. Let’s see what happens there. Follow @balknbear to see how serious he is. Peričić walked out of the arena with a … [Read more...] about Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić Wins 2nd Straight UFC Fight With 3-Minute TKO
Stanišić Opens Scoring As Bayern Route Atalanta 6-1
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Croatian right-back Josip Stanišić opened up the scoring for Bayern Munich Tuesday night in an absolute thumping of Atalanta in the 1st leg of the Champions League Round of 16, winning 6-1 on the road. He was perfectly placed in front of the goal for an easy tap-in to make it 1-0. Stanišić played 86 minutes and earned a 7.8 SofaScore rating for his efforts. Barring a collapse, … [Read more...] about Stanišić Opens Scoring As Bayern Route Atalanta 6-1
This Can Only Happen To Hajduk…
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A wild, wild, wild finish in Rijeka! You have to watch the highlights below to believe it. This Croatian Cup game between Rijeka and Hajduk had it all! And ultimately, Hajduk coughed up the game after leading in the 95th minute. This game had not one, not two, but three injury time goals to decide its fate (95', 108', 110'). And remember, this was a regular 90-minute … [Read more...] about This Can Only Happen To Hajduk…
2026 Marco Pašalić Goal Tracker: #1
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Marco Pašalić opened up his 2026 MLS account Sunday night vs. Messi and Inter Miami in a 4-2 loss. Pašalić took the ball down at the top of the box and fired away to make it 1-0. But I think we can all agree the goalie should have done better. Nonetheless, his first goal of the young MLS season as the Croatian winger has now scored in every game played against Miami. Why is … [Read more...] about 2026 Marco Pašalić Goal Tracker: #1
Croatians Around Europe 26: Perišić Converts Penalty In PSV Win, Modrić Shines In Late Milan Win
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Ivan Perišić scored a penalty in PSV's 3-1 win over Heracles. He received a 7.1 SofaScore rating for his efforts after scoring his 5th goal of the season. PSV is cruising along for the Eredivisie title keeping their double-digit lead on 2nd place Feyenoord. Luka Modrić and AC Milan left it late to score both goals in 90+ minute to beat Cremonese 2-0 Saturday. Modrić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 26: Perišić Converts Penalty In PSV Win, Modrić Shines In Late Milan Win
Rijeka Through To Conference League Round of 16! Dinamo Exit Europe After Extra Time vs. Genk
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The Croatian champions defeated Omonia Nicosia 4-1 on aggregate and will now play either #1 Strasbourg or #2 Raków Częstochowa in the Conference League Round of 16. Two legs, home and away. Toni Fruk was the MOTM for Rijeka in the 3-1 victory with two goals on the night. He received an impressive 9.2 SofsScore ratings for his efforts with 80% passing and 2/2 long balls. Fruk … [Read more...] about Rijeka Through To Conference League Round of 16! Dinamo Exit Europe After Extra Time vs. Genk
Croatians Around Europe 25: Kramarić, Budimir, Perišić, DCC All Score; Baturina Subbed Out With Ankle Injury
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Ante Kramarić scored his 10th Bundesliga goal of the season Saturday in a 2-2 draw vs. Koln. He headed home a shit off the crossbar that just crossed the line by an inch before the Koln goalie swatted it out. Krama now has 10G/4A in 23 Bundesliga matches this season as Hoffenheim remain in 3rd spot for a Champions League berth next campaign. Absolute cinderella of a season … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 25: Kramarić, Budimir, Perišić, DCC All Score; Baturina Subbed Out With Ankle Injury
Genk Down Dinamo 3-1 On Rainy Maksimir Night In Europa League Playoff 1st Leg
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45' Beljo pulls one back for Dinamo at the strike off halftime with an easy tap-in in front of the Genk goal. Absolute perfect pass from Fran Topić to make it happen. Genk dominated the entire 1st half but Dinamo will be happy to only be down a goal at this point. Dinamo received a fantastic draw in being paired with Belgian club Genk in the Europa League playoff round. The … [Read more...] about Genk Down Dinamo 3-1 On Rainy Maksimir Night In Europa League Playoff 1st Leg
