In case you missed it, Bayer Leverkusen's Stefan Kiessling scored a 'ghost goal' against Hoffenheim on October 18th to earn his side a 2-1 win when the ball entered through a hole in the side netting. The goal came in the 70th minute with Leverkusen already up 1-0 but would be the deciding factor in the match as Hoffenheim pulled one back late in the game. The ball obviously … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Ghost Goal
El Clásico: Time for Modrić to shine
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The first edition of this year's El Clasico kicks of this Saturday (12 PM ET) from Camp Nou in Barcelona as storied Spanish rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid meet once again. And with Barcelona's absolute dismantling of La Liga in 2012-13, Luka Modrić and company have much to prove in domestic play if they will contend for both the Spanish title and Champions League crown this … [Read more...] about El Clásico: Time for Modrić to shine
Rijeka lose 1-0 to Lyon, Dinamo earn first point in PSV stalemate
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Dinamo Zagreb is finally on the board! And it took a scoreless match against PSV Eindhoven Thursday night to do it. Although no goals were scored, Dinamo held ball possession for 51% of the match while firing off 11 shots on goal. The went for the win, which would have put them back in contention for a knockout round berth, but will have to settle for the lone point. Ademi, … [Read more...] about Rijeka lose 1-0 to Lyon, Dinamo earn first point in PSV stalemate
Halilović scores, Croatia U-17s lose 2-1 to Uzbekistan
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Alen Halilović finally got his first goal of the tournament. Croatia still lost. In an almost must-win game for the Croatian U-17 team, the mini Vatreni lost 2-1 to Uzbekistan in their World Cup group finale which will likely see them bow out of the tournament without moving onto the group stage. With all eyes on Dinamo Zagreb's prized teenager, Alen Halilović finally got … [Read more...] about Halilović scores, Croatia U-17s lose 2-1 to Uzbekistan
Munich & Madrid win, Shakhtar crushed in Deutschland
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Photo: FC Bayern Mario Mandžukić and Bayern Munich made quick work of Czech champions Viktoria Plzen Wednesday night, winning 5-0 from the Allianz Arena. Mandžukić received the start and played 71 minutes in the victory before coming off for Claudio Pizarro. Mandza assisted on Bayern's 2nd goal as he headed down to David Alaba who did all the work, taking on a defender and … [Read more...] about Munich & Madrid win, Shakhtar crushed in Deutschland
Tuesday Night Funnies: Niko i Brate
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The new regime is here. Štimac is out, the Kovač brothers are in. And only Iceland stands in the way of Croatia not playing at the World Cup in Brazil next summer. Here's a little 'Mare i Kate' remake sending Štimac on his way and welcoming the Kovač brothers into a tough role with Brazil at their fingertips. Hopefully we never have to send the Kovač brothers home the way … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Niko i Brate
Croatia get 1st win at U17 World Cup
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After a disappointing showing in their U-17 World Cup opener against Morocco, where the mini Vatreni lost 3-1, Croatia rebounded Monday in a 1-0 victory over Panama. Dinamo's 'wunder-kind' Alen Halilović captained the team and played the full 90 minutes; finishing his second match at the World Cup without scoring a goal. But in the 26th minute, Ante Roguljić would dribble into … [Read more...] about Croatia get 1st win at U17 World Cup
Dream draw for Croatia: ICELAND!
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New Croatian interim manager Niko Kovač was all business Monday afternoon in Switzerland upon finding out who Croatia would challenge for one of four last UEFA World Cup berths....and it was the lowest ranked team in the draw: ICELAND. HNS president Davor Šuker grinned when the two teams were drawn. Iceland will host on Friday, November 15th, with the return leg … [Read more...] about Dream draw for Croatia: ICELAND!
Croatia fall 8 spots in FIFA rankings
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After a second loss to Scotland in World Cup qualifying, Croatia have dropped 8 spots to #18 in the FIFA World rankings. This still assures the Vatreni a seeded draw on Monday, October 21st in the UEFA playoffs, however, there is work to be done if Croatia want to keep their Pot 1 status for future tournaments to come. Seeded teams for Monday's draw will include Portugal, … [Read more...] about Croatia fall 8 spots in FIFA rankings
