HAJDUK 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
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
By 2 CommentsENOUGH!Dinamo Zagreb's relentless supporters, the BBB, have added another chapter in their pursuit to make general manager Zdravko Mamić quit his position at the club. Net.hr has reported that the BBB will once again boycott Dinamo's Europa League match at Maksimir this Thursday against Gyor in their fight to bring honor back to the club. Mamić is a Croatian entrepreneur, … [Read more...] about ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *III*
By 7 CommentsGermany MANDŽUKIĆ VS. RIBERY Mario Mandžukić made his German debut on Friday night as his new Wolfsburg club opened up the German Bundesliga season in Bavaria against reigning champions Bayern Munich. Mandza had a fantastic match, getting the start and popping three shots on goal; one of them hitting the right post. He was subbed out in the 88'. It seems the … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *III*
5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 4 CommentsHere are the results for Aug. 20-22... Hajduk Split [ 4-1 ] NK Zadar Hajduk reclaimed top spot in the Prva Liga Sunday, overcoming another slow start, en route to a 4-1 win over 12th place Zadar. Reminiscent of their mid-week Europa League playoff win against Romania’s Unirea Urzicini, the hosts again spotted their guests a 1-0 lead as Toni Pezo put Zadar in … [Read more...] about 5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
OFFICIAL: JELAVIĆ TO RANGERS
By 2 CommentsJELAVIĆ TO CALL IBROX HOMEAfter a long month of talks, Croatian striker Nikica Jelavić finally became a member of Scottish side Rangers on Friday, transferring from Austrian club Rapid Wien- BBC reports. It wasn't pretty though. Jelavić sat out Rapid's Europa League first leg tie against Aston Villa on Thursday, ensuring that Rapid knew he was serious about the Rangers … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: JELAVIĆ TO RANGERS
VUKOJEVIĆ HAS OFFICIALLY LOST IT
By 12 CommentsZACH G. COMES THROUGH AGAIN. THANKS FOR THE ADDED COMEDY ON CSR. Croatian international and Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Ognjen Vukojević poked teammate Oleh Husyev in the eye Tuesday night after he scored to equalize against Ajax. The Champions League first leg encounter ended 1-1 with the return match in the Netherlands next week. What the hell was Vukojević … [Read more...] about VUKOJEVIĆ HAS OFFICIALLY LOST IT
LAST CALL FOR FANTASY
By 14 CommentsThe 2010-11 English Premier League season kicks off this Saturday when Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester City at Whit Hart Lane at 7:45AM (Eastern). For all of you already enrolled in the CroatianSoccerReport Fantasy group, please set your teams. For those of you who haven't yet, join the rest of us. It's fun, makes watching Premiership games more entertaining and … [Read more...] about LAST CALL FOR FANTASY
