AHHHH...LIFE IS GOOD! Luka Modrić scored the biggest goal of his life Saturday afternoon as Tottenham beat Premier League giants Chelsea; 1-0 at White Heart Lane. Modrić took a rifled cross from Aaron Lennon and 'one-timed' the ball right into the corner of the net. There was nothing Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech, could do. MODRIĆ GOAL AND … [Read more...] about MODRIĆ SCORES BEAUTY TO SINK CHELSEA
CHAMPION’S LEAGUE DRAW ANNOUNCED
By 3 CommentsThe 2009 UEFA Champion's League quarterfinal and semifinal draws are set. Quarterfinal #1 Eduardo and his Arsenal FC club will take on Villareal. Thoughts: An incredibly favorable draw for the Gunners. They should move onto the semis. Quarterfinal #2 Manchester United lock horns with FC Porto. Thoughts: United should lock up a birth to the semis in the first … [Read more...] about CHAMPION’S LEAGUE DRAW ANNOUNCED
HAMBURG THROUGH TO QUARTERS
By 2 CommentsIvica Olić sealed the deal late for Hamburg as the German club moves on to the UEFA Cup quarterfinals. With Petrić sidelined due to a torn thigh muscle, Guerrero and Olić picked up the slack for Hamburg scoring three goals in the last half hour of play. These goals came in handy as Galatasaray picked up an early 2-0 lead. In other UEFA Cup Round of 16 news, current … [Read more...] about HAMBURG THROUGH TO QUARTERS
BILIĆ NAMES SQUAD VS. ANDORRA
By 20 CommentsGoalkeepers: Stipe Pletikosa (Spartak Moscow) Vedran Runje (RC Lens) Danijel Subašić (Hajduk Split) Surprises in net: Danijel Subašić still sits ahead of Champion's League Greek goalie, Mario Galinović. At age 32, will Galinović ever get another call up to the national team? Defenders: Vedran Ćorluka (Tottenham) Josip Šimunić (Hertha Berlin) Ivica Križanac … [Read more...] about BILIĆ NAMES SQUAD VS. ANDORRA
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
By 15 CommentsEngland Luka Modrić chases down Aston Villa's James Milner Luka Modrić and Vedran Ćorluka helped Tottenham secure a 2-1 upset against Aston Villa on Sunday. Modrić started the play that led to the Spurs first goal in the 5th minute as he put a nice ball on the wing, which was crossed back to the middle. American goalie, Brad Friedel, mishandled the ball which was … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
CROATIANS IN CHAMPION’S LEAGUE
By 10 CommentsEduardo (top center) celebrates shootout win with teammates. Eduardo did not start Arsenal's second leg fixture in Rome Wednesday night; but he was able to make his 2009 Champion's League debut. With Arsenal winning the first leg in London 1-0, a draw would have been enough to see the Gunners go through to the quarterfinals. AS Roma had other plans. Arsenal gave up a … [Read more...] about CROATIANS IN CHAMPION’S LEAGUE
LUKA MODRIĆ TO MANCHESTER UNITED?
By 8 CommentsDAILY MAIL ARTICLE Does Modrić really have the ability to play on any team in the world? Is it possible that Modrić can be a 'Red Devil' for Manchester United next season? Is ManU manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, just blowing smoke at Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp? Thanks to Croat for breaking this story earlier today. On a side note: How are the names coming along … [Read more...] about LUKA MODRIĆ TO MANCHESTER UNITED?
CSR MID-WEEK EXPRESS
By 11 CommentsDarijo Srna scored the game-winning goal for Shakhtar Donetsk on Monday, March 2nd as the Ukrainian Premier League returned to action from a long and cold winter break. With the game tied 1-1 in the 82nd minute, Srna ripped a free kick over the Illitchivets Mariupol wall as the goalie was completely 'frozen'. Good to see Srna start off 2009 with a bang for Shakhtar as they will … [Read more...] about CSR MID-WEEK EXPRESS
‘CroatianSoccerReport.com’ TURNS ONE!
By 30 CommentsEarlier this week, February 22nd to be exact, CroatianSoccerReport.com officially turned one year old. In what was our inaugural year, Denis and I turned a simple idea into something hundreds of Croatian fans can come and be a part of. Our original idea of consolidating all the Croatian soccer news on the web and making it easy for English speakers to follow was a huge success. … [Read more...] about ‘CroatianSoccerReport.com’ TURNS ONE!