Would you play Kovačić as the CDM #6 behind Modrić to open up an additional offensive slot for Kramarić or Majer? To do so, Dalić would have to bench Brozović. In Croatia's last 19 tournament matches (Euro 2020, World Cup 2022, Nations League 2024), the Vatreni are only scoring 1.26 goals/game in the first 90 minutes of each match. Scoring is a problem...so something has to … [Read more...] about Euro 2024 Hot Take: Play Kova As The 6, Bench Brozović
Croatians Around Europe 30: Stanišić Keeps Leverkusen Undefeated With 97′ Header
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Josip Stanišić headed home a 97th minute corner kick to keep Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated Bundesliga season alive in a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Stanišić flicked home the header from a tight angle to keep Leverkusen's 45-game unbeaten run alive as they inch towards an "Invincibles" season in the Bundesliga with four matches remaining, ESPN reports. Leverkusen are … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 30: Stanišić Keeps Leverkusen Undefeated With 97′ Header
HNL Round 31: Rijeka Keep 2-Point Advantage On Dinamo
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Dinamo closed the gap on Rijeka with their game in hand earlier in the week; beating Varaždin 2-1. With both clubs winning on Sunday, Rijeka will keep their 2-point advantage on Dinamo going into the last five matches of the HNL season. Marko Pjaca scored the game winner for Rijeka in a 3-0 win over Gorica with a header from hip height. Pjaca now has five goals, five assists in … [Read more...] about HNL Round 31: Rijeka Keep 2-Point Advantage On Dinamo
Livaković Blocks 2 Shots In Shootout, Fenerbahce Lose To Olympiakos
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What a weird week it has been for Croatians from the penalty spot. Modrić, Kovačić, Budimir all miss. What's the deal? On the bright side, Dominik Livaković saved 2/5 shots from the penalty spot for Fenerbahce Thursday night in a UEFA Conference League quarterfinals loss to Olympiakos. Not the result Fenerbahce were looking for but anytime your goalie can save 40% of the … [Read more...] about Livaković Blocks 2 Shots In Shootout, Fenerbahce Lose To Olympiakos
Modrić, Kovačić Both Miss In Penalty Kick Shootout As Real Madrid Survive City, Will Play Bayern Munich Next In CL Semis!
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Joško Gvardiol played the full 120 minutes of Manchester City's 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid Wednesday night, however, it was Modrić and Kovačić who made huge impacts on the match during their cameos; both missing their spot kicks in the shootout session. Modrić came on for Toni Kroos in the 79th minute of play and finished out the last 30 minutes of the match … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić Both Miss In Penalty Kick Shootout As Real Madrid Survive City, Will Play Bayern Munich Next In CL Semis!
Did Ante Budimir Attempt The Worst Penalty Kick In History?
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Look, Ante Budimir is having an absolutely spectacular season in La Liga this season at Osasuna. The guy has 16 goals in 30 matches. But his Monday night penalty kick gaffe will go down as one of the worst taken kicks from the spot...maybe ever. It's so bad that it's good. We should all laugh about it now and hopefully Budimir can laugh about it sooner than later. Budimir … [Read more...] about Did Ante Budimir Attempt The Worst Penalty Kick In History?
Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić, Gvardiol Both Score Worldly Goals In 5-1 City Win; Stanišić Wins Bundesliga Crown w/ Leverkusen
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Mateo Kovačič and Joško Gvardiol both scored while having stellar games for Manchester City Saturday in a comfortable 5-1 victory over Luton Town. Both Croatians played the full 90 minutes with Kova absolutely blistering a half-volley into the corner of the net in the 64' to make it 2-0 City. Goal.com gave Kova a solid 7/10 rating as he was "Reliable. Swept away the danger and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić, Gvardiol Both Score Worldly Goals In 5-1 City Win; Stanišić Wins Bundesliga Crown w/ Leverkusen
HNL Week 30: Rijeka Win Again To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo
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Dinamo did what they needed to Saturday to apply some pressure on Rijeka. However, Rijeka easily handled business on Sunday in a 2-0 win over Istra. Status quo remains at the top of the HNL table. Rijeka hold a 5-point lead with Dinamo still having a game in hand. Istra 0-2 Rijeka Gorica 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb Hajduk 1-2 Osijek Varaždin 0-2 Lokomotiva Rudeš … [Read more...] about HNL Week 30: Rijeka Win Again To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo
Gvardiol Scores 1st City Goal From 23 Yards Out In 3-3 Bernabeu Thriller!
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Joško Gvardiol doesn't score a lot of goals, but when he does, oh my! Gvardiol rifled in a shot from 23 yards out to put Man City up 3-2 late in the 2nd half against Real Madrid in the 1st leg of their CL quarterfinal tie. Real Madrid would equalize later to force a 3-3 draw. Goal.com gave Gvardiol a well deserved 8/10 rating as it was "His finest performance for City … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Scores 1st City Goal From 23 Yards Out In 3-3 Bernabeu Thriller!
