Goals from Modrić and Kramarić got Croatia past 10-man Malta Tuesday night in Zagreb to open up Euro 2016 qualifying. But shouldn't we expect more from a team that fields players from the best teams in Europe? Let's look at the numbers. Croatia controlled ball possession for 70% of the match, had 23 shots on goal, but could only score twice against a … [Read more...] about Croatia defeat Malta 2-0 to open Euro qualifying
Čilić vs. Nishikori: 1st Grand Slam in reach
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In the most surprising Grand Slam final of the past decade, #14 ranked Croatian Marin Čilić will take on Japan's Kei Nishikori in New York City for the right to lift their first major title at the U.S. Open Monday night. The match will begin approximately at 5pm (ET). VATRENI WISH ČILIĆ LUCK DAYS BEFORE THEY TAKE ON MALTA IN EURO 2016 QUALIFYING Čilić has been … [Read more...] about Čilić vs. Nishikori: 1st Grand Slam in reach
Čilić defeats Federer in straight sets to reach 1st Grand Slam Final
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Marin Čilić defeated world #2 and 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in straight sets Saturday 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 evening to lay in his very first Grand Slam final. With an extremely pro-Federer crowd in New York City, Čilić kept his cool and played his game. On Monday, he will face Kei Nishikori, who stunned Novak Djoković in the other … [Read more...] about Čilić defeats Federer in straight sets to reach 1st Grand Slam Final
Mandza double gets Croatia past Cyprus 2-0 in friendly
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The Croatian national football team begin their Euro 2016 run on Thursday in Pula with a friendly against Cyprus. It's a warmup match for the opening qualifier against Malta on Tuesday. The Cyprus friendly, which kicks off at 2:15PM (ET), is expected to pit some of Croatia's new young blood with stone cold starting XI locks such as Mario Mandžukić and Luka Modrić. … [Read more...] about Mandza double gets Croatia past Cyprus 2-0 in friendly
Weekend Soccer Talk
By 50 CommentsHeadlines: English Premiership season kicks off Dejan Lovren makes Liverpool debut in 2-1 win over former club Southampton Nikica Jelavić plays full 90 minutes in Hull's 1-0 victory over QPR Ivica Olić and Wolfsburg defeat Darmstadt in penalties in DFB Pokal first round Videos: … [Read more...] about Weekend Soccer Talk
Bilić faces toughest test yet
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Croatia's favorite manager from the past decade, Slaven Bilić, faces his toughest test at club level when he takes his Besiktas side into battle against English power Arsenal FC. The winner of the two-legged Champions League playoff tie will make the group stage while the losers drop to the Europa League group stage. Bilić pulled off two remarkable victories when he was in … [Read more...] about Bilić faces toughest test yet
Final Call for Fantasy!
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Code to join this league: 459188-118422 Fantasy Premier League returns to CroatianSports.com for a 5th year running. It's completely free and keeps the season interesting even when the big teams aren't facing off against each other. Croatians in the Premiership this season: Dejan Lovren (Liverpool) and Nikica Jelavić (Hull City) . Defender Ivan Strinić is expected to … [Read more...] about Final Call for Fantasy!
Lovren scores in Liverpool debut
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Photo: ThisIsAnfield.com In his first match in a Liverpool uniform, Dejan Lovren headed home a Steven Gerrard corner kick in a 4-0 friendly win over Borussia Dortmund Sunday. With Liverpool up 1-0 at Anfield in the 14th minute, Lovren was left all alone in the box to set up the header as Liverpool players ran in following the corner. The Reds lost star player Luis … [Read more...] about Lovren scores in Liverpool debut
