Hajduk Split and NK Osijek both won Thursday night in Croatia to strengthen their Europa League bids. Hajduk took down Bulgarian club Nevski Sofia 1-0 behind a 24th minute penalty from Marko Futacs. The home win will put Hajduk as a favorite to move onto the next round. Osijek took care of business, defeating Swiss club Luzern 2-0 at home to all but book their berth … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Osijek Come Through Big In Europa League
Čilić Off To 1st Wimbledon Semifinal After Muller Win
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After losing the first set 6-3 to Gilles Muller, Čilić rallied back to force a second set tiebreak to enter the third set tied 1-1. Čilić took the third set easily but was broken late in the fourth to force a fifth and deciding set. It was all Marin in the fifth set as he broke Muller twice early to win 6-1. Čilić will now take on American Sam Querrey in the … [Read more...] about Čilić Off To 1st Wimbledon Semifinal After Muller Win
Rijeka Down TNS 2-0 In Champions League Debut
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In Rijeka's first ever Champions League match, they took care of business at home against Welsh club TNS. And it was all Rijeka from the beginning in the 2-0 win as Josip Mišić scored off a free kick in just the fourth minute of play. Rijeka held TNS to 33% ball possession without a single shot on frame and would ultimately put the game away in the 68th minute when Florentin … [Read more...] about Rijeka Down TNS 2-0 In Champions League Debut
Čilić Cruises Into Wimbledon Quarters, Croatian Women Fall
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Čilić is still cruising in London. The first week of Wimbledon has passed and all players have taken their traditional Sunday break before continuing 4th Round action Monday. The only man left in the draw is #7 ranked Marin Čilić, who has yet to drop a set this tournament. And he kept that streak going Monday in a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 straight win over Spaniard Roberto … [Read more...] about Čilić Cruises Into Wimbledon Quarters, Croatian Women Fall
Who To Blame?
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Re: Iceland. Croatia has one of these matches every qualifying campaign. Sometimes it even happens multiple times. In Euro 2016 qualifying, in the final stretch of games, Croatia drew with Azerbaijan and lost to Norway; in the same weekend! For the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Croatia didn't just lose to Scotland once, but twice. Who can remember 2005 when the good 'ol … [Read more...] about Who To Blame?
Croatia Go On Vacation 90 Minutes Too Early, Fall 1-0 To Iceland
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Oh boy. This was not good. Even if that match ended in a scoreless draw, which wouldn't have been the worst result, Croatia should have hung their heads after the game. But a 90th minute Iceland goal from a corner kick will send Croatia to their first defeat in World Cup 2018 qualifying and completely open up Group I for everyone involved. After … [Read more...] about Croatia Go On Vacation 90 Minutes Too Early, Fall 1-0 To Iceland
Modrić: The Best Ever?
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The dust has settled since Saturday night's Champions League Final. And although 'Super Mario' Mandžukić scored one of the best Champions League Final goals of all time, it was Luka Modrić and Real Madrid who stole the show; sticking in four goals against Juventus. The same Juventus that kept Lionel Messi and Barcelona scoreless over two matches. Since coming to Real … [Read more...] about Modrić: The Best Ever?
Mandza Scores, Real Madrid Win Record 12th CL Title
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It was all Luka Modric and Real Madrid Saturday night in Wales as the Spanish champs defeated Juventus 4-1 for their record 12th Champions League title. Modric played the full 90 minutes and beautifully assisted on Ronaldo's second goal which would put the game away in the second half. However, it was the other Croatian on the pitch who was the lone hope for … [Read more...] about Mandza Scores, Real Madrid Win Record 12th CL Title
