After conceding the first goal of the game to hosts Brazil on a breakaway Tuesday night in Rio, the Croatian water polo team put their foot on the gas and never let off in a 10-6 quarterfinal victory. The first quarter would end 3-2 in favor of the Croatians with the Barracudas adding more fuel to the fire in the second; winning the quarter 4-1. The 4-goal lead gave Croatia … [Read more...] about Barracudas Cruise By Brazil, Set Up Montenegro Semifinal
Croatians Come Back To Stun Spain In Rio
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The Croatian national basketball squad came back from a 7-point 4th quarter deficit Sunday night in Brazil to defeat European powerhouse Spain 72-70 behind a solid night from Brooklyn Net Bojan Bogdanović. Bogdanović had 23 points and shot 53% from the field; draining 3 of 8 shots from beyond the arc. After a 21-13 1st quarter for Spain, it looked as if it would be a … [Read more...] about Croatians Come Back To Stun Spain In Rio
Why Does Croatia Underachieve In Major Soccer Tournaments?
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Written by Branko "King Bronk" Tomasović Why does the Croatian National Soccer team always seem to underachieve at major soccer tournaments? Some casual observers may attribute it to the "mental weakness" of the team during big games, poor coaching, and at times, "bad luck." However, when one examines this situation more closely, it becomes evident that Croatia has also … [Read more...] about Why Does Croatia Underachieve In Major Soccer Tournaments?
Croatia To Face Ronaldo, Portugal In Round of 16
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Luka Modrić looks to return to the Croatia starting XI on Saturday when he will square off against Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe in the Round of 16. The match will be in Lens, in the north of France, and will kick off June 25th at 3PM (ET). With Croatia defeating Spain last night and taking first in the group, the Vatreni were moved to the top half … [Read more...] about Croatia To Face Ronaldo, Portugal In Round of 16
Fan Zone: Bordeaux Night Before Spain Match
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Croatians from all over the globe gathered late Monday night in Bordeaux, France in preparation of Croatia's final group stage match at Euro 2016; against reigning champions Spain. The square in which Croatians joined was full of singing and dancing for two straight hours as everybody was in great spirits following the Czech Republic match. When asked about the … [Read more...] about Fan Zone: Bordeaux Night Before Spain Match
Croatian French Press
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It's never easy being a fan of Croatia. If it's not last second miracle goals (Turkey) then it's your own supporters trying to sabotage the match when you're up and have control of the game. It's always something. And even though the Vatreni look to be headed to the knockout stage for the first time since 2008, their path may be a difficult one. It's that time in the … [Read more...] about Croatian French Press
CroatianSports.com In Bordeaux!
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Calling CroatianSports.com nation! Your favorite quasi-journalist (yours truly) will be flying into Bordeaux Monday morning and want to get the crew together. If you're going to be in Bordeaux for the Croatia-Spain match, whether or not you're going to the game, please send me an email at Ante@CroatianSports.com. I'm already aware of some of my California … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com In Bordeaux!
