Croatia wins a weird one vs. Scotland in Nations League! -Luka Sučić defensive blunder gives Scotland opening goal -Matanović equalizes minutes later for his 1st Croatian senior goal -Luka Sučić rockets a goal into the back of the net but the referee prematurely whistles the play dead. No reason was given on a play that looked onside -Kramarić cooly places a header … [Read more...] about Croatia Luckily Skate By Scotland 2-1, 94′ Scottish Equalizer Called Offside By VAR
Is It 6 Points Or Bust This Week vs. Scotland & Poland In Nations League?
By 21 CommentsThe Vatreni begin their second block of Nations League matches (games #3 and #4) this week against Scotland and Poland. Croatia currently sit 2nd place in group after defeating Poland 1-0 in Osijek last month but losing to Portugal. Top-2 sides in group will make the Nations League quarterfinals in 2025. 3rd place will play in a "Relegation play-off" with a 2nd place League B … [Read more...] about Is It 6 Points Or Bust This Week vs. Scotland & Poland In Nations League?
Croatians Around Europe 7: Sučić Wunder-Strike Marks 1st La Liga Goal, Kovačić Brace In City Victory
By 71 CommentsOH MY! What has Luka Sučić done to score the first La Liga goal of his career?! The 22 year-old midfielder scored a phenomenal goal Sunday night; one-timing a pass from 27 yards out to beat a very, very good Jan Oblak in the Atletico goal. The 84th minute strike would equalize the match between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid to chop the points in a 1-1 draw. The way Sučić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 7: Sučić Wunder-Strike Marks 1st La Liga Goal, Kovačić Brace In City Victory
Vušković Scores 2 Goals Friday Night For Westerlo
By 5 CommentsThe 17 year-old defender scored twice and recorded an incredible 9.2 FotMob MOTM match rating in a 2-2 draw against Beerschot in the Belgian league Friday night. Vušković now has four goals and one assist in 10 Belgian league matches this season. He's a center-back. Westerlo (loaned from Tottenham) have a phenomenal talent on their hands. All eyes on him the rest of the … [Read more...] about Vušković Scores 2 Goals Friday Night For Westerlo
Dinamo Blow 2-Goal 2nd Half Lead In The Rain, Draw Monaco 2-2 In Champions League
By 44 CommentsDinamo fail to hold onto a 2-0 2nd half lead and DRAW Monaco 2-2 on a rainy night in Zagreb in Champions League. Petar Sučić and Martin Baturina both scored with fantastic goals! Baturina rocketed a shit from 20 yards out to put Dinamo up 2-0. He was voted MOTM with a 8.7 rating. 45': GOOOOOALLL!!! Dinamo catches Monaco on a 90-yard counter. Baturina finds a wide open … [Read more...] about Dinamo Blow 2-Goal 2nd Half Lead In The Rain, Draw Monaco 2-2 In Champions League
Croatians Around Europe 6: Budimir Brace Beats Barcelona, Gvardiol MOTM With Silky Smooth Goal
By 77 CommentsAnte Budimir scored two goals and received 8.9/10 MOTM honors as Osasuna handed Barcelona their first defeat (4-2) of the season. Budimir opened up the scoring in the 18'; heading home a perfect header from a sharp angle. This is what Budimir does best in the box -- use his head when he receives proper service. In the 2nd half, Budimir was fouled in the box and converted the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 6: Budimir Brace Beats Barcelona, Gvardiol MOTM With Silky Smooth Goal
Dalić Names October Nations League Squad: Oršić Returns, Still No Marco
By 59 CommentsMislav Oršić is returning to the Croatian national side for the first time since the 2022 World Cup, where he scored the game winner against Morocco in the 3rd place game. He sat out the majority of 2023 rehabilitating his knee after ACL surgery just as Perišić did. The 31 year-old former Dinamo Zagreb winger is now playing in Turkey for Trabzonspor. In three matches this … [Read more...] about Dalić Names October Nations League Squad: Oršić Returns, Still No Marco
Croatians Around Europe 5: Slow Week As City Force Draw With Arsenal
By 50 CommentsMan City and 10-man Arsenal played out an exciting 2-2 draw Sunday night with reigning English champions Manchester City equalizing on the last kick of the match. Joško Gvardiol got the start and received a 7-grade from NBC Sports as he "Produced some brilliant chances and was unlucky to be denied by Raya." Mateo Kovačić came off the bench for an injured Rodri in the 21' and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 5: Slow Week As City Force Draw With Arsenal
Champions League Day 1: Modrić Assists Winner, Gvardiol MOTM For City
By 16 CommentsLuka Modrić came off the bench for Real Madrid Tuesday night in the 70th minute and supplied the game-winning assist to Antonio Rudiger 13 minutes off a free kick. Real Madrid defeated Stuttgart 3-1 in their Champions League opening match. It is absolutely unreal how Modrić can still make an impact at the highest competition even at age 39. ManagingMadrid gave Luka a 7/10 grade … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 1: Modrić Assists Winner, Gvardiol MOTM For City