Ante Kvartuč

A pretty quiet night all around for Croatians in the Champions League playoff round. The one thing to mention is that Niko Kovač has his Borussia Dortmund side with one foot in the door for the Round of 16. Should they defend their 2-goal lead vs. Atalanta, the German side would then play either Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the next round. Kovač was rumored to be in line to take … [Read more...] about Champions League Playoff Round Leg 1: Kovač Gets Job Done vs. Atalanta

Luka Modrić scored an 85' winner for AC Milan Friday night in a slim 2-1 victory over Pisa on the road. The midfield maestro played a messy give-n-go with Ricci which somehow missed all the Pisa defenders in the box. Modrić would find himself wide open from seven yards out to poke home the winner. The victory now moves AC Milan back to five points behind leaders Inter Milan … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 24: Modrić Scores Winner vs. Pisa, Vlašić Nets Goal #6

Ante Budimir scored La Liga goal #11 in Osasuna's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo Friday night. Budimir has now scored in four straight matches after his wonderful header from the middle of the box. It is his patented redirection in the box. Budimir is dangerous in the box with his head if he can get the proper crosses from the wings. He is now on pace to finish the La Liga season with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 23: Budimir Scores In 4th Straight Match; Krama, Sučić Hit Back Of The Net Too

Martin Baturina has been nothing short of perfect for Como in January! In his last four Serie A matches, Baturina has 3G/3A. Saturday night in Como, Baturina slammed home a low shot from 24 yards out to beat the keeper and added a silky assist to Douvikas in a 6-0 thumping of Torino. Sorry Vlašić. Baturina did all of this in only 68 minutes on the pitch. He's very quickly … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 21: Baturina On FIRE For Como! Matanović Scores Again!