AP/ 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?
DINAMO COME UP HUGE IN BRUGGE
By 11 CommentsCROPIX Damir Krajac/ Dinamo loving life right now After a scoreless first half in Belgium Thursday night, Dinamo Zagreb exploded for two goals after the break to beat Club Brugge 2-0 and go top of Europa League Group D with two games remaining. Sammir atoned for his poor performance two weeks ago in Zagreb as he found himself on a 40-yard breakaway in the 55'. The … [Read more...] about DINAMO COME UP HUGE IN BRUGGE
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE FOR HAJDUK
By 3 CommentsCROPIX Joško Ponos/ Ibričić v. Križanac Written By Tom Renić Two goals from Zenit St. Petersburg inside the first six minutes of the second half proved to be the difference Thursday night as the Russian leaders hung on for a 3-2 win over Hajduk at Poljud. Zenit scored from the penalty spot in both the 47th and 51st minute to take what looked like an insurmountable … [Read more...] about TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE FOR HAJDUK
CROATIANS SHINE ON CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DAY 4
By 2 CommentsAP/ Eduardo stuns former club Arsenal Eduardo scored one of the most important goals of his career Wednesday night as he slotted home a Darijo Srna pass seconds before halftime to give Shakhtar a huge 2-1 win against Arsenal. Eduardo stayed true to his promise that he wouldn't celebrate if he scored against former club Arsenal, instead looking as if someone had died. He … [Read more...] about CROATIANS SHINE ON CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DAY 4
DINAMO, BRUGGE PLAY OUT SCORELESS STALEMATE IN ZAGREB
By 19 CommentsBoris Kovačev/Cropix, Sammir could have been the hero Written by Ante Baričević Kad neće, neće Dinamo Zagreb took a small lateral step backwards with a disappointing 0:0 draw against Club Brugge in front of 20,000 supporters at Maksimir stadium in Zagreb Thursday night. The dream of “hibernating” in Europe is one step farther away for supporters of Dinamo and … [Read more...] about DINAMO, BRUGGE PLAY OUT SCORELESS STALEMATE IN ZAGREB
