They can blame the pitch. They can blame the empty stadium. Hell, they can even blame the ravers that partied on Poljud's ground a week ago. But in the end, Hajduk dodged a huge bullet Thursday night in Split, skimming by a lesser talented Turnovo side in a 2-1 win. After an opening day Prva Liga win against Zadar on the weekend, Hajduk looked awful after Marko Bencum's … [Read more...] about Croatia Comes Out Victorious
Tuesday Night Funnies XXV: Bubble Ball
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Is the next big here? Whether Bubble Ball becomes big or not in gyms across the globe, this looks like something every grown male should take part in; at least once in their lives. However, after watching dozens of clips highlighting Bubbleball's unique twist to the beautiful game, and not witnessing one single goal in this testosterone-fueled fury, one has to admit that … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXV: Bubble Ball
2nd qualifying round fixtures set
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We already knew who Dinamo Zagreb was going to face in the Champions League second qualifying round; being given a dream draw against Luxembourg champions CS Fola Esch. But Croatia's other three teams discovered their Europa League roads on Thursday. Croatian Cup winners Hajduk Split will face Macedonian side FK Turnovo to open up their Europa League season. … [Read more...] about 2nd qualifying round fixtures set
Tuesday Night Funnies XXIV: Croatia joins the EU (Updated)
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What is it like to become a member state of an organization like the European Union (EU)? Croatia, the EU's newest member, since joining last week, is finding out. This is a letter addressed to "Dear Citizens" from Ankica Paun Jarallah, Director of the Croatian Department of Employment, dated June 21, 2013. "As you know, July 1, Croatia becomes a full member of the EU, and … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXIV: Croatia joins the EU (Updated)
Croatia lose minimal ground in FIFA rankings
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After a disastrous June that saw #4 ranked Croatia lose 1-0 to Scotland in a World Cup qualifier and then lose 1-0 again a few days later to Portugal in a friendly, the Vatreni have only fallen down to #8 in the July edition of the FIFA world rankings. Confederations Cup winners Brazil move into the 9 spot while Croatia's group A counterparts in UEFA qualifying, Belgium, round … [Read more...] about Croatia lose minimal ground in FIFA rankings
Mladi Vatreni bow out of World Cup after 2 late Chilean goals
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Croatia could not find a goal against Chile and surrendered twice in the last 10 minutes, one being an own goal, to bow out of the 2013 U20 World Cup in the Round of 16 after a 2-0 loss Wednesday night. A win would have seen Croatia play a gritty Ghana team in the quarterfinal round, after they surprised Portugal, beating them 3-2. The chances were there for the mladi … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni bow out of World Cup after 2 late Chilean goals
Tuesday Night Funnies XXIII: Will the real ‘Super Mario’ please stand up?
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Bayern Munich are coming off a historic season which saw them win the European 'treble': Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB Pokal titles. But with former FC Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola now at the helm, more changes are happening at the club than ever before. It has been announced that Frenchman Franck Ribery will be moving from his natural winger position to a … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXIII: Will the real ‘Super Mario’ please stand up?
2013 Bay Area Croatian Heritage Festival
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NK Croatia San Jose will be hosting the inaugural Bay Area Croatian Heritage Festival the weekend of August 30th, 2013 at 901 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, California 95126. Festivities include: FRIDAY: August 30th, 2013 9:00 pm to 1:30 am: Pub Night at Assumption of Mary Catholic Church. Live DJ will be on hand to kick off the weekend festivities with drinks being made available … [Read more...] about 2013 Bay Area Croatian Heritage Festival
Livaja goal keeps Mali Vatreni atop Group F
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Photo: FIFA After a 1-0 win over Uruguay to open up Group F action at the U-20 World Cup in Turkey, Croatia took on Uzbekistan Wednesday night with sole control of the group up for grabs. After a scoreless first 20 minutes, Uzbekistan's Rahmanov broke the deadlock, getting a piece off the ball to deflect off his shin following a curling free kick from the sideline. … [Read more...] about Livaja goal keeps Mali Vatreni atop Group F
