Does anyone want to take the title this year? Because it is easily up for grabs! In a season where uncertainty has been the theme, the story continued Wednesday night all across Croatia. Rijeka lost at home to Osijek. Hajduk lost at home to Istra. And Dinamo couldn't score on the road against Gorica. The question is: is this the most exciting season we've seen from Croatian … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Lose: What Is Going On In The HNL?
Hajduk Draw, Rijeka Lose: Does Anyone Want To Win The HNL This Year???
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10-man Hajduk drop points in a disappointing 1-1 draw to Varaždin Friday night. Rijeka lose 2-0 to Istra Saturday and fail to take a lead on the HNL table. With only 6 matches left in the season, Rijeka and Hajduk are both level on 56 points. Dinamo trail with 52 points. Still anyone's league title! It's crunch time in the HNL and no one wants to take the reins to become … [Read more...] about Hajduk Draw, Rijeka Lose: Does Anyone Want To Win The HNL This Year???
Croatians Around Europe 30: Kovačić Scores To Keep City Top-4, Budimir Scores La Liga Goals 17 & 18
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Mateo Kovačić came off the bench for Man City Saturday in the 78th minute and scored an injury time insurance goal to seal a 2-0 victory over Everton. It was Kova's 6th PL goal of the season and his second one scored while slipping and falling to the ground this month. City are finding some momentum late in the season as they fight for a top-4 finish and Champions League spot … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 30: Kovačić Scores To Keep City Top-4, Budimir Scores La Liga Goals 17 & 18
Croatia Will Not Be Represented In Champions League Semis For 1st Time Since 2011
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The streak is officially broken...but what a streak it was! With Modrić (Real Madrid) and Stanišić (Bayern Munich) bowing out of Champions League Wednesday night, this will be the first time since 2011 where Croatia will not be represented in the CL semifinals. I blame Manchester City and their poor League Phase form. If you get Kova and Gvardiol in the quarterfinal mix … [Read more...] about Croatia Will Not Be Represented In Champions League Semis For 1st Time Since 2011
Champions League Quarters Leg 2: Will Any Croatian Survive?
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Luka Modrić and Real Madrid got crucified last week in North London, losing 3-0 to Arsenal, by two phenomenal Declan Rice free kicks. Is it an impossibility to overturn a 3-goal deficit in Champions League? Yes, on most days. However, if any club can do it on home soil, it would be Real Madrid. Modrić was rested at the weekend in La Liga action. Can we expect another 70 minutes … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarters Leg 2: Will Any Croatian Survive?
Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić Wins It For City, Kramarić Brace For Hoffenheim, Budimir MOTM
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Mateo Kovačić scored a wonderful goal from 18 yards out Saturday as Man City came back from a 2-goal deficit to defeat Crystal Palace 5-2. He received the ball at the top of the box and cooly slotted home just inside the left post. It is Kova's 5th Premier League goal this season in 26 matches. Goal.com gave Kova a 8/10 grade as he "Smacked home City's crucial third goal in an … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić Wins It For City, Kramarić Brace For Hoffenheim, Budimir MOTM
Champions League Quarterfinals: 1st Leg
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Alright, here we go! The Champions League quarterfinals kick off tonight with Leg 1. There are three Croatians (2 players) left in the tournament. Luka Modrić has been given the nod and will start vs. Arsenal in North London Tuesday night. He started at the weekend and plated 77 minutes in a shock Real Madrid loss to Valencia. The dude is 39 and playing two huge games in a … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarterfinals: 1st Leg
Croatians Around Europe 28: Perišić, Ivanović Remain Hot With Goals
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Ivan Perišić strikes again! The 36 year-old winger scored from an incredibly tight angle with his head Saturday in PSV Eindhoven's 3-1 victory over Groningen. Perišićm now has 3G/7A in 22 Dutch League hames for PSV this season. Not to mention, Perišić scored three Champions League goals in four matches this season. The guy is heating up for one last run with the Croatian … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 28: Perišić, Ivanović Remain Hot With Goals
Croatia Ranked #11 By FIFA, How The Hell Is Belgium 8???
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Sorry, how in the hell are Belgium still ranked so high? They have done nothing in football the past 7 years that Croatia has not surpassed. Please. (insert eyeroll) Vatreni are currently on par with Netherlands and Italy. Everyone else in top-10 are better than us. But let's talk about this Belgium at #8 sham. Why does FIFA have such a hard-on for them? I understand they … [Read more...] about Croatia Ranked #11 By FIFA, How The Hell Is Belgium 8???
