So the undefeated streak at Maksimir is over. England definitely got their payback from last year with a 4-1 revenge smashing of #5 Croatia. And frankly, the Vatreni never really showed up for the game tonight in Zagreb. From what I saw, the game revolved around two key plays that gave England all the momentum and killed all chances that Croatia would have. Pranjić's … [Read more...] about MAKSIMIR REIGN OVER
CROATIA-ENGLAND PREDICTION TIME
By 29 CommentsThe match that will decide 'big daddy' in Europe qualifying group 6 is finally upon us. And many questions will finally be answered after these 90 minutes. Is Capello really worth all the hype and can he turn this England side around? Will Croatia maintain their good form and prove they are deserving of being called a top 5 team in the world? Can Olić, Petrić, and Klasnić … [Read more...] about CROATIA-ENGLAND PREDICTION TIME
AN EASY 3 POINTS FOR CROATIA
By 4 CommentsSo before I get to the game, I'd just like to share with you my little adventure on what I had to do to actually watch the game. Denis and I decided to watch the Croatia-Kazakhstan match at Croatian Hall in San Pedro,Ca. It's something we never do because of exactly what happened today. So we show up 15 minutes before kick-off and pay the $10 cover, that's fine. And then it … [Read more...] about AN EASY 3 POINTS FOR CROATIA
CROATIA-KAZAKHSTAN PREDICTIONS
By 13 CommentsAlright boys and girls, it's time to put in your predictions for the game tomorrow. As qualifying goes on, we will see which CSR reader really knows their stuff by keeping tabs on everybody's picks. By the end of qualifying, whoever has the best tally between all the Croatian matches will receive a free shirt from CSR, and I promise you will love the ones we are designing right … [Read more...] about CROATIA-KAZAKHSTAN PREDICTIONS
AND SO IT BEGINS…
By 13 CommentsAfter one of the most surprising and climactic exits (to say the least) at Euro 2008, Croatia is finally back in action and on a mission to repeat as qualifying group winners on their way to South Africa. In their way- an embarrassed England squad with revenge on their mind. With only the group winner receiving an automatic bid to World Cup 2010, picking up points early and … [Read more...] about AND SO IT BEGINS…
A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN
By Leave a CommentIt is now official ladies and gentlemen, Vedran Ćorluka is headed to London to team up with Luka Modrić and the Tottenham Hotspur. After much speculation if the move would ever be made, Tottenham has finally made it official that 'Ćarli' is theirs. As I've stated before, based on Ćorluka's behavior while playing for Manchester City; he simply seemed miserable. He played hard … [Read more...] about A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN
HNL 6TH ROUND RESULTS
By Leave a CommentHere are the results for August 31st... Croatia Sesvete [1 - 1] Cibalia Vinkovci Dinamo Zagreb [2 - 1] Varteks Varaždin HNK Šibenik [1 - 1] NK Zagreb Inter Zaprešić [3 - 1] NK Zadar NK Rijeka [2 - 0] Slaven Belupo NK Osijek [1 - 2] Hajduk Split It appears that Hajduk is back on track after the UEFA Cup Deportivo loss earlier in the week as they posted a … [Read more...] about HNL 6TH ROUND RESULTS
UEFA CUP 1ST ROUND SET
By 11 CommentsHere's who the Croatian teams and other clubs around Europe with Croatian players on their rosters will be playing in the UEFA Cup first round. The winners of these 2-legged home and away matches will qualify for the 'Group Stage'. The real tournament begins now- it's just a shame that Hajduk couldn't join in on the fun. The first leg will be played September … [Read more...] about UEFA CUP 1ST ROUND SET
SLAVEN BELUPO WINS!!!
By 3 CommentsSlaven is off to the UEFA Cup 1st round (for the first time ever if my research serves me right; please correct me if not) after a hard fought 2-0 win in Koprovnica Thursday night. Losing the first leg 1-0, Slaven knew they would need some goals to get through. Aris helped out the cause in the 14th minute when they let an own goal by Bolivian midfielder, Nacho García, get by … [Read more...] about SLAVEN BELUPO WINS!!!
