Barring a complete Belgian (or) Croatian collapse, the Vatreni will be a seeded team in November's UEFA playoff draw for the 2014 World Cup. In FIFA's latest rankings, Croatia dropped two spots to #10, which still keeps them in front of some pretty tough competition. Teams will still shift around with the last round of qualifiers in the next week, but as it stands, this would … [Read more...] about What’s at stake? (pt. 2)
Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
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In Rijeka's first ever European home match, Leon Benko and company got Kantrida rocking early as he volleyed home a cross from eight yards out in the 10th minute of play to give Rijeka a 1-0 lead. However, it wouldn't last long against La Liga's Real Betis as a failed clearance attempt gave Cedric a second chance at goal in the 14th minute. From just outside the box, the Betis … [Read more...] about Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
Champions League Day 2
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Mario Mandžukić was given the night off, staying on the bench, as Bayern Munich steam rolled Manchester City 3-1 Wednesday night in Manchester. Goals from Ribery, Muller and Robben gave reigning Champions League title holders Bayern complete control before Alvaro Negredo added a late 79th minute goal to break up the shutout. With the win, Bayern lead Group D by three … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 2
Goodbye, Nikica Jelavić…
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Well, at least until 2014. Croatian striker Nikica Jelavić was benched Monday night for 20 year-old Chelsea loaner Romelu Lukaku. After only one assist and zero goals in the first five games of the season, Jelavić rode the pine Monday night as Everton defeated Newcastle United 3-2. But what's more important is what his replacement, Lukaku, did. The future Belgian star … [Read more...] about Goodbye, Nikica Jelavić…
Croatians Around Europe *VII*
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SPAIN Ivan Rakitic started for Sevilla in their 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad on Saturday. He picked up a yellow card in the 55th minute of an otherwise quiet performance from Ivan. On Wednesday however, Ivan had one of his best matches of the season, scoring on a penalty in the 17th minute and a fine free kick in the 53rd as Sevilla went on to win 4-1 over Rayo Vallecano. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VII*
Croatians Around Europe *VI*
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ENGLAND What a way to score your first Premiership goal. Not only did Dejan Lovren and the Southampton defense hold league leaders Liverpool scoreless at home, but the Croatian center back got the game's lone goal in a 1-0 victory Saturday at Anfield. After a scoreless first half, Lovren rose up into the air in the 53rd to meet Adam Lallana's corner kick with his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VI*
Poor 3rd quarter sees Croatia bow out of Eurobasket semifinals
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The magic finally ran out for the Croatian national basketball team Friday night in Ljubljana. After winning eight straight games at the 2013 European championships in Slovenia, Croatia were beat 77-62 by a tough Lithuania team in the semifinal match. After only being down three at the half, Croatia fell apart in the third quarter, letting Lithuania go on a 21-8 run to … [Read more...] about Poor 3rd quarter sees Croatia bow out of Eurobasket semifinals
Tuesday Night Funnies: Torcida vs. HNS
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A picture is worth 1,000 words. The domovina knew it. The dijaspora knew it. And now, Torcida has shared it with the rest of world this past weekend as Hajduk hosted Dinamo at Poljud. They hung a banner with Dinamo Zagreb general manager and Croatian kingpin Zdravko Mamić being "sucked off" by Croatian national coach Igor Štimac. The below captain read, "HNS Pederi" showing … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Torcida vs. HNS
