WHICH ONE WILL IT BE WEDNESDAY NIGHT WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS IN ZAGREB? Dinamo Zagreb enter Wednesday (1PM Eastern Kickoff) trying to accomplish something they haven't done in 40 years- to play in Europe past the New Year. The only thing that stands in their way is a gritty PAOK side from Greece. The objective is simple: win and Dinamo's in. With Dinamo Zagreb hosting the game … [Read more...] about DO OR DI-NAMO
FROM BAD TO WORSE FOR KRANJČAR
By 12 CommentsKRANJČAR HAPPY TO GET THE START With Luka Modrić (high fever) out of Tottenham's Champions League Group A closing match against Twente, Niko Kranjčar received a rare start in midfield with Vedran Ćorluka right behind him on defense. Spurs had already clinched a knockout round berth before the game started, however, a seed for the Round of 16 would be earned with a result … [Read more...] about FROM BAD TO WORSE FOR KRANJČAR
PAIN IN SPAIN
By 48 CommentsDINAMO WILL HAVE TO WAIT 2 WEEKS FOR PAOK Written by Ante B Horrendous, awful, no fight in them, embarrassing, lack of intestinal fortitude, grotesque, and abysmal are only some terms that describe Dinamo’s, using the term very lightly, performance, tonight after falling to Villareal in a disappointing 0:3 defeat at El Madrigal stadium. Dinamo now falls to third … [Read more...] about PAIN IN SPAIN
EXCLUSIVE: IT’S MAREČIĆ, NOT MARECIC
By 30 CommentsMEET #48, OWEN MAREČIĆ Croatia has another diamond in the rough; and his name is Owen Marečić. The 6'1" (1.85m) 244 lb. (110 kg) senior linebacker also doubles as fullback for the Stanford football program. The 22 year-old Marečić isn't all braun either. He is currently a straight-A Biology major at Stanford and doesn't know what the future holds for him: science or … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: IT’S MAREČIĆ, NOT MARECIC
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DAY 5
By 11 CommentsAP/ MODRIĆ DOUBLES THE LEAD FOR TOTTENHAM Luka Modrić doubled Tottenham's lead in the 45+1' to make it 2-0 for Spurs heading into halftime. Modrić was then tripped up in the box during second half action which resulted in a penalty shot, however, Welshman Gareth Bale had his poor attempt blocked. Tottenham currently won 3-0 with Niko Kranjčar being subbed into the game in … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DAY 5
REMEMBERING VUKOVAR & ŠKABRNJA 19 YEARS LATER
By 27 CommentsThe water tower in Vukovar, 2005. Heavily damaged in battle, it has been preserved as a symbol of the town's suffering. Written by Ivan R. & Ante B. November 18th, 2010 marks the nineteenth anniversary since the fall of the heroic city of Vukovar in Croatia. At the time, the international community stood still and watched the eastern Croatian city fall … [Read more...] about REMEMBERING VUKOVAR & ŠKABRNJA 19 YEARS LATER
FINAL: CROATIA 3 MALTA 0
By 74 CommentsWHAT SHOULD I DO? SCORE 2 FIRST HALF GOALS AGAINST MALTA. Croatia got the job done Wednesday night against a poor Malta side, winning 3-0 with two first half goals from Niko Kranjčar and a late header by substitute Nikola Kalinić. In the end, it was just Malta, but Croatia got the job done injury-free nonetheless. Kranjčar has been spectacular in the last three Croatia games … [Read more...] about FINAL: CROATIA 3 MALTA 0
15TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 11 CommentsHere are the results for Nov. 13th... Rnk Split [ 0-1 ] Dinamo Zagreb Photo: Pixsell; A full house at Park mladeži for Dinamo-Split Dinamo Zagreb remains in first place after a well deserved 1:0 victory on the road over RNK Split in Park Mladeži. The atmosphere was electric in Split as 4,000 Red Devils (along with a Crveni Ðavoli – Komiža – San … [Read more...] about 15TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
KRANJČAR: WHAT SHOULD I DO?
By 33 CommentsNIKO KRANJČAR PONDERING HIS FUTURE...Niko Kranjčar has been left in the dust at Tottenham by manager Harry Redknapp since the addition of Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart in September. The 26 year-old Croatian winger has scored six goals in 27 appearances since joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2009 and has netted 13 goals for Croatia in 60 appearances since 2004. Kranjčar … [Read more...] about KRANJČAR: WHAT SHOULD I DO?
