While one Croatian made his first ever appearance for the 'Vatreni', another made his record 100th. Yes, Dario Šimić finally got his record 100th cap; making him the first ever Croatian to reach the century mark. I think it's a great way for Šimić to go out. I don't see him starting anymore games as World Cup qualifiers start within a month or getting any playing time coming … [Read more...] about CROATIA VICTORIOUS IN SLOVENIA
4TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 6 CommentsDinamo Zagreb [6-0] Cibalia Vinkovci HNK Šibenik [1-0] NK Zadar Inter Zaprešić [3-2] Croatia Sesvete NK Osijek [2-1] Varteks Varaždin Slaven Belupo [2-0] NK Zagreb NK Rijeka [3-1] Hajduk Split Questions and Comments... Mario Mandžukić had a hat trick for Dinamo as they bounced back with a nice win after the loss earlier in … [Read more...] about 4TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
PETRIĆ NOW A ‘DINO’
By 5 CommentsMladen Petrić will be trading in his yellow and black of Borussia Dortmund to wear the 'red shorts' of Hamburger SV (nickname: The Dinosaur). At the same time, he leaves Robert Kovač while joining fellow Euro 2008 Croatian striker, Ivica Olić in Hamburg. Petrić has scored 13 goals for Dortmund in 29 appearances since signing in 2007. He has shown his full potential while … [Read more...] about PETRIĆ NOW A ‘DINO’
REMEMBER THE NAME…PETER HAZDOVAC!!!
By 3 CommentsGood friend of mine and fellow soccer colleague, Peter Hazdovac, has traveled across the pond to test his skills against the best Croatia has to offer. While on regular holiday this summer in Dubrovnik, where his family is from, Hazdovac was invited to attend the Kranjčar Soccer Academy in Zagreb. The 6'4" 185-pound Hazdovac impressed trainers at the academy with his … [Read more...] about REMEMBER THE NAME…PETER HAZDOVAC!!!
UEFA CUP UPDATE
By Leave a CommentSlaven Belupo managed a respectable loss in Greece to Aris Thessaloniki today. With no score at halftime, Aris finally pulled away in the 55th minute with a goal by Spaniard, Sergio Koke. Slaven is going to have to score some goals in the return match if they want to extend their UEFA Cup run. On the other side of Europe, Hajduk grinded out a 0-0 draw in Spain to Deportivo. … [Read more...] about UEFA CUP UPDATE
SRNA & COMPANY BRING DINAMO BACK DOWN TO EARTH
By 15 CommentsWell, there goes that. Dinamo Zagreb finally lost a game. Granted it was against the reigning Ukrainian champs, Dinamo just could not find the back of the net. It only took Shakhtar Donetsk 3 minutes to score their first goal. Croatian star, Darijo 'Beckham of the Balkans' Srna did what he does best and blasted a free kick from just outside the box past 20 year-old backup … [Read more...] about SRNA & COMPANY BRING DINAMO BACK DOWN TO EARTH
CAN DINAMO STAY PERFECT???
By 1 CommentDinamo Zagreb has exploded out of the gates to start the 2008-09 season. They have earned maximum points in 3 games in the Croatian Prva Liga and have an undefeated record in the first 2 rounds of Champion's League qualifying. The real test begins tomorrow when Dinamo takes on Ukrainian champs, Shakhtar Donetsk. The meeting kicks off the 3rd qualifying round for both … [Read more...] about CAN DINAMO STAY PERFECT???
CROATIAN ‘IRON MAN’ MOVING TO MONACO
By Leave a CommentCroatian international defender and yet to be crowned 'Century Man' Dario Šimić, has packed his bags and will be moving to France. The 32 year-old leaves AC Milan, where he hardly played the past few seasons, to join fellow Croatian teammates Nikola Pokrivač and Jerko Leko at Monaco. Šimić has signed a 2-year deal with his new French club. We'll see how much playing time he … [Read more...] about CROATIAN ‘IRON MAN’ MOVING TO MONACO
3RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 8 CommentsCroatia Sesvete [0-1]Dinamo Zagreb Cibalia Vinkovci [2-0]HNK Šibenik Inter Zaprešić [2-2] NK Rijeka NK Zadar[2-2] NK Osijek Varteks Varaždin [2-3] Slaven Belupo NK Zagreb [3-0] Hajduk Split … [Read more...] about 3RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
