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
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Croatia Defeat Mexico 2-1 At The Coliseum
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We called it the 'Z Squad' all week long, but the 'Z Squad' showed up to play. Going into their game with Mexico on Saturday, the collective Croatian team only had one goal between them alongside a mere 29 caps. But knowing possible future spots on a 24-team Croatia 'A' team were on the line, the kids came to play. Gent goalkeeper Lovre Kalinić stood on his head for … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Mexico 2-1 At The Coliseum
Tom Penn: “We Would Love To Have Croatian Players”
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Los Angeles Football Club President, Co-Owner and NBA analyst Tom Penn would welcome Croatian players with open arms to his new MLS franchise in LA. Although he doesn't give us an exact name or club, Penn implies he's aware of players still playing, which we could only assume to be Modrić, Rakitić, Mandžukić. Penn also talks Croatia vs. Mexico, Ivica Zubac's 1st season with … [Read more...] about Tom Penn: “We Would Love To Have Croatian Players”
