Champions League isn't easy. It's the best of the best across Europe. That we already know. And although the 11-time reigning Croatian champions get to play with the big boys again this season; it hasn't been pretty. (In their defense, Dinamo was given an incredibly cruel draw with Juventus, Sevilla and Lyon. This would be a different conversation if they were drawn … [Read more...] about Dinamo Fall To Sevilla In Zagreb
Croatia Defeat Finland Behind Mandza Goal
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Croatia got the job done in Finland on Sunday by securing a second straight clean sheet with a 1-0 victory. 'Super Mario' Mandžukić scored the lone goal of the game in the 18th minute when he cleaned up Andrej Kramarić's shot (which appeared to be headed in the back of the net by itself) in front of goal. Nonetheless, the lead up to the goal was solid as right back Šime … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Finland Behind Mandza Goal
Croatia Crush Kosovo 6-0 Behind Mandžukić Hat Trick
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It was a routine outing for Croatia without Modrić, Rakitić or Pjaca in the lineup. Mandžukić scored a hat trick inside the first 35 minutes of the match with two headers and a right-footed chip to get it past the goalie. The second half was calm with Croatia scoring three more late goals from Mitrović, Perišić and Kalinić. Highlights to follow. Next up: … [Read more...] about Croatia Crush Kosovo 6-0 Behind Mandžukić Hat Trick
Dinamo Host Juve At Maksimir (2:45PM ET)
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The Italian champs are coming to Croatia. That means former players Mario Mandžukić and Marko Pjaca will be at Maksimir as Juventus face Dinamo Zagreb in the second group stage game of Champions League. After a 3-0 defeat to Lyon, Dinamo is looking for points against a hungry Juventus side who drew Sevilla 0-0 in their first match. What do you expect the score to … [Read more...] about Dinamo Host Juve At Maksimir (2:45PM ET)
Croatians Around Europe *V*
By 44 CommentsItaly PHOTO: Juventus Juventus gets 3 points away at Palermo. A mediocre performance is worth a lucky 1-0 and the top of the table retention. The necessity to give Dybala some rest pushed Allegri to select Mario Mandžukić up front with Higuain on a 2 striker experiment that did not pan out as good as he was hoping for. Mandžukić was the most dangerous player on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*
Croatia Make Davis Cup Finals After Čilić Dismisses Gasquet In Straight Sets
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DAY 3: Knowing that a win over Frenchman Richard Gasquet would see Croatia into the Davis Cup Final, Marin Čilić took care of business winning in straight sets: 6-3, 6-2, 7-5. This made the fifth and final match a mute point as Team Croatia will now face Juan Martin del Potro and Argentina in the Final. Croatia will host the Final at a site that is yet to be determined November … [Read more...] about Croatia Make Davis Cup Finals After Čilić Dismisses Gasquet In Straight Sets
Will It Be Another Cold Winter In Zagreb?
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Dinamo Zagreb, like in recent years, will be carrying the lone Croatian flag in European play. And although the 10-time reigning Croatian champions have qualified for Champions League regularly in the past half decade, it's been anything but pleasant to watch. There have been glimpses of hope with Dinamo defeating Arsenal last year and nearly keeping Real Madrid to a … [Read more...] about Will It Be Another Cold Winter In Zagreb?
