Joško Gvardiol played the full 120 minutes of Manchester City's 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid Wednesday night, however, it was Modrić and Kovačić who made huge impacts on the match during their cameos; both missing their spot kicks in the shootout session. Modrić came on for Toni Kroos in the 79th minute of play and finished out the last 30 minutes of the match … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić Both Miss In Penalty Kick Shootout As Real Madrid Survive City, Will Play Bayern Munich Next In CL Semis!
Did Ante Budimir Attempt The Worst Penalty Kick In History?
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Look, Ante Budimir is having an absolutely spectacular season in La Liga this season at Osasuna. The guy has 16 goals in 30 matches. But his Monday night penalty kick gaffe will go down as one of the worst taken kicks from the spot...maybe ever. It's so bad that it's good. We should all laugh about it now and hopefully Budimir can laugh about it sooner than later. Budimir … [Read more...] about Did Ante Budimir Attempt The Worst Penalty Kick In History?
Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić, Gvardiol Both Score Worldly Goals In 5-1 City Win; Stanišić Wins Bundesliga Crown w/ Leverkusen
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Mateo Kovačič and Joško Gvardiol both scored while having stellar games for Manchester City Saturday in a comfortable 5-1 victory over Luton Town. Both Croatians played the full 90 minutes with Kova absolutely blistering a half-volley into the corner of the net in the 64' to make it 2-0 City. Goal.com gave Kova a solid 7/10 rating as he was "Reliable. Swept away the danger and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić, Gvardiol Both Score Worldly Goals In 5-1 City Win; Stanišić Wins Bundesliga Crown w/ Leverkusen
HNL Week 30: Rijeka Win Again To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo
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Dinamo did what they needed to Saturday to apply some pressure on Rijeka. However, Rijeka easily handled business on Sunday in a 2-0 win over Istra. Status quo remains at the top of the HNL table. Rijeka hold a 5-point lead with Dinamo still having a game in hand. Istra 0-2 Rijeka Gorica 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb Hajduk 1-2 Osijek Varaždin 0-2 Lokomotiva Rudeš … [Read more...] about HNL Week 30: Rijeka Win Again To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo
Gvardiol Scores 1st City Goal From 23 Yards Out In 3-3 Bernabeu Thriller!
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Joško Gvardiol doesn't score a lot of goals, but when he does, oh my! Gvardiol rifled in a shot from 23 yards out to put Man City up 3-2 late in the 2nd half against Real Madrid in the 1st leg of their CL quarterfinal tie. Real Madrid would equalize later to force a 3-3 draw. Goal.com gave Gvardiol a well deserved 8/10 rating as it was "His finest performance for City … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Scores 1st City Goal From 23 Yards Out In 3-3 Bernabeu Thriller!
Where Is All This Kovačić Love Coming From???
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The days of Dalić playing two #8's in the Croatian midfield (Modrić + Kovačić) must end. Sit Kova so we can play a true #10 like a Lovro Majer in front of Luka. I'm beating this debate like a dead horse. I understand that. I'm simply trying to figure out where all this Kova love is coming from and why all his lovers are so big on him in the Croatian midfield. Honestly, he plays … [Read more...] about Where Is All This Kovačić Love Coming From???
Croatians Around Europe 27: Budimir Scores #16! Majer Bags A Goal Too
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Ante Budimir scored his 16th La Liga goal of the season in a 3-0 victory of Almeria Saturday. It was an easy tap-in on an open net following a defensive blunder, but a goal nonetheless. Budimir missed both of Croatia's matches last week in Egypt due to a fever. It's great o see him back in action so quickly as he should be Croatia's #9 starting striker in front of Petković this … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 27: Budimir Scores #16! Majer Bags A Goal Too
Majer For President! Kovačić Must Sit At Euro 2024
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This is what I've been saying since Rakitić left the squad in 2018! And I will be saying it all the way to my death bed. Playing Kovačić next to Modrić is a complete waste of a spot in the Croatian starting XI, especially with Brozović sitting behind both as the #6 CDM. When Kova plays, it takes a slot away from a Majer playing his natural #10 CAM position or Kramarić … [Read more...] about Majer For President! Kovačić Must Sit At Euro 2024
Croatia Defeat Egypt 4-2 in Cairo Friendly With Goals From Vlašić, Petković, Kramarić & Majer
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FINAL: The boys woke up from an anemic offensive display against Tunisia on Saturday with 4 goals from Vlašić, Petković, Kramarić and Majer. The attack looked much more lively in the 1st half as Kovačić started the match on the bench in lieu of Majer.Both Egypt goals were scored from set pieces. 87': GOOOOOALLLL!! Kramarić lays the ball to Majer at the top of the box. Majer … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Egypt 4-2 in Cairo Friendly With Goals From Vlašić, Petković, Kramarić & Majer
