Rijeka started their night off right in Belgium after an onslaught of possession and mini-attacks from Gent in their 1st leg Europa League Playoff match. Although Gent was knocking on the door nearly the entire first half, Rijeka broke the deadlock in the 39th minute as Tibor Halilović banged in a low shot inside the far post to give Rijeka the lead going into … [Read more...] about Rijeka Give Up Early Lead, Lose 2-1 To Gent
Dinamo Handle Business In Zagreb, Defeat Rosenborg 2-0
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Dinamo Zagreb are headed to Europe! But will it be Europa League or the prestigious Champions League? Dinamo downed Norwegian champions Rosenborg 2-0 Wednesday night at Maksimir to put them 90 minutes away from the Champions League group stage. Bruno Petković banged in a penalty kick in the 8' and Mislav Oršić 'nutmegged' the keeper after a long run up the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Business In Zagreb, Defeat Rosenborg 2-0
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Euro 2020 Qualifiers vs. Slovakia, Azerbaijan
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The Vatreni will have to hit the ground running in September as Euro 2020 qualifying returns. Croatia will have two away matches; having to play Slovakia in Trnava on September 6th and Azerbaijan in Baku three days later. Ideally, six points and a clean sweep of the road trip would be nice, but if Croatia can manage four points from these two matches, they will be … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Euro 2020 Qualifiers vs. Slovakia, Azerbaijan
Croatians Around Europe *I*
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In Real Madrid's La Liga opener against Celta Vigo Saturday - which they won 3-1 - current Ballon d'Or holder Luka Modrić was given a straight red card for the faintest of touches in the 56th minute. And it all went down after a VAR review. Modrić clipped the ankle of Denis Suarez and the referees deemed it to be a blatant stomp. 1. It was a yellow card at worst 2. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *I*
Miocic TKOs Cormier In 4th Round To Regain UFC Heavyweight Belt
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Much like Croatia's run to the World Cup Final last summer - in which the Vatreni had to come from behind in three straight knockout round matches - UFC Heavyweight Stipe Miocic had to do the same in his rematch with Daniel Cormier Saturday night in Anaheim. This was Miocic's first fight since DC knocked him out in the first round of their July 2018 bout to take the … [Read more...] about Miocic TKOs Cormier In 4th Round To Regain UFC Heavyweight Belt
Rijeka Cruise Past Aberdeen 4-0 (Agg.) To Reach Europa League Playoff Round
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After a 2-0 victory in Croatia last week, Rijeka once again downed their Scottish rivals 2-0 in Abdereen Thursday night to reach the Europa League Playoff Round. Rijeka are now 180 minutes away from the Europa League Group Stage with Belgian side KAA Gent in their way. The two clubs will play in Gent August 22nd with the return leg in Rijeka seven days … [Read more...] about Rijeka Cruise Past Aberdeen 4-0 (Agg.) To Reach Europa League Playoff Round
Dinamo Thrash Ferencvaros 4-0 To Reach Champions League Playoff Round
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After a 1-1 draw in Zagreb last week in their Champions League third qualifying round first leg tie against Hungarian champs Ferencvaros, the reigning Croatian champions demolished their Hungarian neighbors 4-0 in the return leg. Arijan Ademi got Dinamo's all-important away goal in the 16th minute and the Modri never looked back. Dinamo went into halftime up 1-0 but … [Read more...] about Dinamo Thrash Ferencvaros 4-0 To Reach Champions League Playoff Round
OFFICIAL: Perišić Moving To Munich On Season-Long Loan
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Croatia's all-star winger - Ivan Perišić - will be moving to Bayern Munich on a season-long loan from Inter Milan, Goal.com reports. The 30-year old Croatian international has fell out of favor with Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte and has made a move to the German champions after completing a physical Tuesday in Bavaria. With Bayern Munich losing legends Franck … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Perišić Moving To Munich On Season-Long Loan
Rijeka Take Down Aberdeen 2-0 In Europa League Opener
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Rijeka handled business at home Thursday night against Aberdeen in the opening leg of their Europa League 3rd qualifying round affair. After a scoreless first half, Antonio-Mirko Čolak converted a penalty in the 62nd to get Rijeka on the board before substitute Robert Muric blasted home a 20-yard rocket insurance goal into the bottom left corner of the net to secure the 2-0 … [Read more...] about Rijeka Take Down Aberdeen 2-0 In Europa League Opener
