Croatia easily wrapped up a 3-0 win in Latvia Friday night with goals from Mladen Petrić, Ivica Olić and Darijo Srna. Even though the Vatreni couldn't break Latvia's 'Mourinho-like' bunker defense in the first 40 minutes of the game, they made up for it with a goal from Petrić right before halftime and another one from Olić minutes after the break. Croatia controlled tempo and … [Read more...] about CROATIA-LATVIA MATCH RECAP
A NEW CHAPTER: CROATIA-LATVIA
By 34 CommentsBILIĆ' PROPOSED STARTING XI Croatia start their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign this Friday, as they travel to Latvia for a 2PM (Eastern) kickoff. The Vatreni will be without midfield magic man Luka Modrić as he rests a nagging groin injury. Anything less than three points from this match would be absolutely disappointing and could unravel manager Slaven Bilić' grasp on the … [Read more...] about A NEW CHAPTER: CROATIA-LATVIA
CSR HEADED TO THE BIG APPLE
By 37 CommentsON TAPE DELAY FROM TIMES SQUARE! Team CSR is leaving the sunny beaches of Southern California behind for the next week to tackle on the obstacles that New York City has to offer. Denis Svirčić, Dennis Fistonić and yours truly, Ante Kvartuč, are headed to Gotham to cover both Croatian Euro 2012 qualifiers, the U-21 match vs. Serbia and the U.S. Open Tennis … [Read more...] about CSR HEADED TO THE BIG APPLE
BBB TAKE FINAL STAND
By 20 CommentsWRITTEN BY ANTE BARIČEVIĆ Dinamo Zagreb’s most ardent supporters, the Bad Blue Boys, have officially announced their decision to boycott all home and away games until Zdravko Mamić, Dinamo’s executive vice president, steps down from his position. In order to get the word out to the English speaking world, Dinamo Zagreb supporters from California took it upon themselves to … [Read more...] about BBB TAKE FINAL STAND
6TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 5 CommentsHere are the results for Aug. 27-29... RNK Split [ 1-1 ] Hajduk Split Photo: Joško Ponos; Torcida shows up to Hajduk training session on Saturday Hajduk opened up the scoring in the 13th minute after Anas Sharbini broke free down the left side, finding Vukušić with the cross. Split would equalize in the 67th minute after a Bučan corner found … [Read more...] about 6TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
CROATIA-USA: 18 YEARS LATER
By 9 CommentsWRITTEN BY DENNIS FISTONIĆ The Croatia Men's National Basketball team will play their first group game of the FIBA World Championships against the mighty USA on Saturday in Turkey. Croatia is listed as heavy underdogs as they currently have no players in the NBA. However, it does gives us Hrvati a chance to remember the team from the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona who … [Read more...] about CROATIA-USA: 18 YEARS LATER
HAJDUK, DINAMO RECEIVE FAVORABLE EUROPA DRAW
By 25 CommentsHAJDUK IS READY TO PARTY AFTER THE DRAW, BUT WILL THEY FEEL THE SAME IN DECEMBER?Both Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb dodged bullets at the Europa League group stage draw Friday afternoon in Monaco; missing being drawn against any European elites. Both Croatian clubs will make trips to Belgium and Greece this year as Dinamo plays Villareal, PAOK and Ivan Perišić' Club Brugge, … [Read more...] about HAJDUK, DINAMO RECEIVE FAVORABLE EUROPA DRAW
DINAMO, HAJDUK THROUGH TO EUROPA
By 18 CommentsDINAMO WIN 2-1 WITH TWO PK'S FROM SAMMIR After winning the first leg 2-0 in Hungary, Dinamo defeated Gyor 2-1 at Maksimir Thursday night with two penalties by Sammir after going down 1-0 early. With the win, Dinamo Zagreb are placed in Pot 3 for the Europa League group stage draw which takes place at 7AM (Eastern) live on UEFA.com. Dinamo will not be the favorite to get out … [Read more...] about DINAMO, HAJDUK THROUGH TO EUROPA
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPS ANNOUNCED
By 22 Comments2010 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPSTottenham face off against the current European champions while Eduardo returns to the Emirates for the first time as Shakhtar face Arsenal. Bayern Munich have an easy route to the knockout round while Rakitić and Lovren face each other. Should be another great Champions League, especially with so many Croatians involved. CROUCHIE BAGS A … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPS ANNOUNCED