Man 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
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Luka 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
Dinamo’s 2-Goal Comeback Not Enough In Humbling 9-2 Defeat To Bayern Munich
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Well, that didn't go according to plan. Dinamo wasn't expected to win by any means tonight in Munich, but man, that is not going to be a great flight heading back to Zagreb. You just can't concede NINE TIMES in a Champions League match...you just can't. Bayern absolutely owned the 1st half with chances, possession, and goals (3). They even had one goal disallowed due to … [Read more...] about Dinamo’s 2-Goal Comeback Not Enough In Humbling 9-2 Defeat To Bayern Munich
Croatians Around Europe 4: Sučić Rattles The Post 2x In 1st La Liga Start vs. Modrić & Real Madrid
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Luka Modrić and Luka Sučić both got the start Saturday as Real Sociedad lost 2-0 to Real Madrid. Sučić was given his 1st La Liga start and nearly broke the goal post in the 25' when he sent a rocket shot from 19 yards out that rattled off the upper-V. Sučić later placed a perfect left-footed should that beat Courtois off the far post. Sučić could have easily had two goals in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 4: Sučić Rattles The Post 2x In 1st La Liga Start vs. Modrić & Real Madrid
Livaja Shocks Maksimir In 1-0 Hajduk Victory Over Dinamo
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The HNL is a wild and unpredictable league. But one thing is certain: it doesn't matter if Hajduk beats Dinamo at Poljud or Maksimir multiple times in any given season...they will still somehow find a way to lose the league. Complete transparency: I did not watch the game. Only the highlights. And I am a Hajduk guy. With that said, I would have been happy with a Hajduk draw … [Read more...] about Livaja Shocks Maksimir In 1-0 Hajduk Victory Over Dinamo
Croatia Defeats Poland 1-0 Through Pristine Modrić Free Kick One Day Before His 39th Birthday
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FINAL: Croatia win 1-0 to take 2nd place in their Nations League group behind Portugal! A nice rebound from the 2-1 loss to Portugal on Thursday with some fresh blood in the lineup. Pjaca didn't impress much on the wing but it wasn't for lack of trying. It looks like the early yellow card took him out of the match a bit. But who is the world would have thought Modrić could … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeats Poland 1-0 Through Pristine Modrić Free Kick One Day Before His 39th Birthday
3 Burning Questions For Dalić After The Portugal Loss
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I don't care that we lost to a better Portugal side on the road Thursday night in Lisbon. I don't. But I do care about certain deficiencies in the team that are not being addressed. These are three questions I would ask Dalić directly after the Portugal loss: 1.Why are you not playing true wingers in your Starting XI? Croatia has lacked speed and 1v1 capability for years … [Read more...] about 3 Burning Questions For Dalić After The Portugal Loss
Croatia Fall 2-1 To Portugal In Nations League Opener
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Positives: Baturina got the start. Both Matanović & Petar Sučić were capped by Croatia for the first time. Negatives: Dalić basically employed a 5-5-0 formation. He needs to add speed on the flanks with natural wingers. That did not happen this game. Why won’t he play Pjaca? Both wings are Croatia’s Achilles Heel and Dalić can’t/won’t address it. … [Read more...] about Croatia Fall 2-1 To Portugal In Nations League Opener
2 Things Dalić Must Change For Nations League
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With a new Nations League campaign upon us this week against Portugal and Poland; this will be the opportune time Dalić can start experimenting with new players and new tactics. But will he? Brozović and Vida have officially retired from international football. Stanišić, Majer, Erlić and Vlašić are all out for this month's matches with injuries which will open the doors for … [Read more...] about 2 Things Dalić Must Change For Nations League
