Croatia's 4-0 thumping of Slovakia on Friday was a fantastic Euro 2020 qualifying result for the Vatreni, but it raises many questions moving forward. Petković, Vlašić, and Brekalo showed the goods in Trnava - but how long can they keep up this form? And if they can, will they be able to take starting XI spots from Kovačić, Rakitić, and Kramarić? Croatia … [Read more...] about Croatia-Slovakia Post Game Recap
Croatia Thrash Slovakia 4-0, Go Top Of Group
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Croatia Starting XI: Livaković - Bartolec, Lovren, Vida, Barišić - Brozović, Modrić - Vlašić, Perišić, Rebić - Petković Even with the omission of Ivan Rakitić, Andrej Kramarić, and Mateo Kovačić, Croatia had more than enough firepower on the field to handle Slovakia Friday night in Trnava. The Vaterni peppered the Slovak goal for the entire first half but could not find … [Read more...] about Croatia Thrash Slovakia 4-0, Go Top Of Group
@LAVatreni Head North To Canada To Cover Turnir56
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Petar Repar, Johnny Cvjetković and Nick Cvjetković of LAVatreni headed north this past weekend to cover the 56th Annual Croatian Soccer Tournament of Canada & USA in Norval, Ontario, Canada for CroatianSports.com. Thank you to Hrvatski Nacionalni Nogometni Savez Kanade i SAD for hosting such a fantastic event and having us for a second straight year. Take a look at … [Read more...] about @LAVatreni Head North To Canada To Cover Turnir56
Vekić Makes 1st Grand Slam Quarters
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23 year-old Osijek-born Donna Vekić has just qualified for her 1st Grand Slam quarterfinal match. #23 Vekić defeated Germany's Julia Gorges in the 4th Round of the US Open and will now play Swiss #13 ranked Belinda Bencic Tuesday in the quarterfinals. Vekić defeated Gorges 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 Monday afternoon in New York and will now play Bencic, who has a similar career … [Read more...] about Vekić Makes 1st Grand Slam Quarters
Croatians Around Europe *III*
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In his first start for Bayern Munich, Ivan Perišić scored off a header and assisted Benjamin Pavard in a 6-1 thumping of Mainz. Perišić played 67 minutes and scored off a back post header in the 54th minute. So far, so good for Perišić in Munich as he has been loaned out to the Bavarian giants on a season-long loan from Inter Milan. Bayern Munich currently sit in second place … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *III*
Dinamo Zagreb Draw Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk, Atalanta In Champions League
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Dinamo Zagreb received an extremely kind Champions League group stage draw Thursday night; being grouped with Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk and Atalanta. Dinamo will have zero chance to take any points off of City, however, they will be able to showcase their young talent in front of a team with deep pockets. It's good for business. Also good for business is … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Draw Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk, Atalanta In Champions League
Dinamo Are Headed To The Champions League!, 12.5% They Draw Red Star
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Dinamo Zagreb are headed back to the promised land: the Champions League Group stage! After a 2-0 win in Zagreb last week against Norwegian champions Rosenborg, Dinamo had a small scare Tuesday night as they conceded the first goal of the game inside 12 minutes. Rosenborg had a free man come down the backside of goal - and even though Dominik Livaković did his best … [Read more...] about Dinamo Are Headed To The Champions League!, 12.5% They Draw Red Star
Croatians Around Europe *II*
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Josip Brekalo was the star for Wolfsburg on Sunday in a 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin. With the game already 1-0 in the 82nd minute, Brekalo gathered the ball at midfield, dribbled down the pitch, got separation from his defender and slotted home a shot from 18 yards out. Minutes later, Brekalo got the assist on Wolfsburg's third goal sending a cross-field pass to Jerome … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *II*
Hrgović Wins By KO Again
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Filip Hrgović has knocked out yet another opponent. The 27 year-old Croatian boxer took care of business in the 3rd round Saturday night in Mexico against Mario Heredia. Hrgović is now a perfect 9-0 with seven of his fights ending in knockouts. He is very quickly moving up the heavyweight totem pole and should see more marquee fights once he can win another six … [Read more...] about Hrgović Wins By KO Again
