We have a Andrej Kramarić siting! Where was this during the World Cup? Krama scored the opening goal and game-tying goal (94') Tuesday to chop the points in a 2-2 Hoffenheim draw versus Stuttgart. Both goals were noteworthy as Krama took home MOTM honors for his 2-goal performance. The first was acrobatic while the second was all placement with a possible pinch of deflection. … [Read more...] about Bundesliga Week 17: Kramarić Scores Brace, Juranović Assists In Union Berlin Debut
OFFICIAL! Croatia Will Play The Dutch In Nations League Semifinal #1 On June 14th In Rotterdam
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Definitely not the most ideal draw for Croatia in the Nations League semifinals, but it will do. This 4-team mini-tournament will be hosted in the Netherlands, so the Dutch will absolutely have home-field advantage whomever they play.The Dutch had the best showing at the World Cup two months ago out of Spain and Italy (did't qualify). The Netherlands lost to Argentina in a … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL! Croatia Will Play The Dutch In Nations League Semifinal #1 On June 14th In Rotterdam
#5 Sabalenka Ends Vekić’s Australian Open Dream; Next Stop: Indian Wells
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Donna Vekić ran out of gas Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne in only her second ever Grand Slam quarterfinal match. She lost 3-6, 2-6 to Sabalenka, who was simply better and more powerful on the day. However, Vekić didn't do herself any favors in the 2-setter as she double faulted 13 times in the match and only hit her 1st serve in at a 50% conversion rate. It's a shame she lost … [Read more...] about #5 Sabalenka Ends Vekić’s Australian Open Dream; Next Stop: Indian Wells
Donna Vekić Punches Ticket To 1st Ever Australian Open Quarterfinal!
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After a turbulent 2nd set with over a dozen unforced errors, Vekić rallied in the 3rd set to defeat Czech 17 year-old Fruhvirtova 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. Vekić will now play #5 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinal round Wednesday in Melbourne. This matches the farthest Vekić has ever gone in a Grand Slam as she made it to the US Open quarters in 2019. … [Read more...] about Donna Vekić Punches Ticket To 1st Ever Australian Open Quarterfinal!
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #16: Roko Šimić Scores 2x In Zurich Debut, Juranović Seals Move To Union Berlin
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Roko Šimić made his FC Zurich debut on Saturday (currently on loan from RB Salzburg), coming off the bench in the 79th minute. He couldn't have asked for a better start in the Swiss Super League as he scored twice (89', 93') to force a 2-2 draw against Luzern. His first goal was a wonderful Euro-volley into the top-right corner of the net from 20 yards out. All eyes on Šimić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #16: Roko Šimić Scores 2x In Zurich Debut, Juranović Seals Move To Union Berlin
Donna Vekić Wins Again To Make The Australian Open Sweet 16!
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Vekić made quick work of Spaniard Parrizas Diaz Saturday afternoon in Melbourne winning 6-2, 6-2 and will now play in the 4th Round. She will play an unranked player from the Czech Republic; either Vondroušová or Fruhvirtová. Vekić has never got past the Aussie Open 4th Round and with one more win will book her ticket to the quarterfinals. She is Croatia's last singles player … [Read more...] about Donna Vekić Wins Again To Make The Australian Open Sweet 16!
Vekić Punches 3rd Round Ticket After Dismissing #18 Samsonova In 66 Minutes
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Donna Vekić cruised past #18 Liudmila Samsonova Thursday night in Melbourne, winning 6-3, 6-0 and will now play in the 3rd Round of the Australian Open. This match only lasted 66 minutes which is important as you want to keep the mileage off the legs late in Grand Slam tournaments. Vekić will now play unranked 31 year-old Spaniard Nuria Párrizas Díaz in the Round of 32. Vekić … [Read more...] about Vekić Punches 3rd Round Ticket After Dismissing #18 Samsonova In 66 Minutes
Martić Wins Opening Match In Straight Sets, Vekić Goes Through After Tiebreaker
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Petra Martić easily won her 1st Round Australian Open match against Viktorija Golubic 6-3, 6-4 and will now play the winner of #23 Zhang/Tig in the 2nd Round. They have yet to start their match as rain obliterated the tennis schedule in Melbourne on Tuesday. Martić's best appearance at the Australian Open was a 4th Round finish in 2018. At the moment, she would be on course to … [Read more...] about Martić Wins Opening Match In Straight Sets, Vekić Goes Through After Tiebreaker
Cowboys Need Win Over 2-Time Reigning World Champions Denmark To Keep Tournament Alive
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Well, Croatia's handball team held serve against the United States and Morocco after a disastrous defeat against Egypt to start their 2023 World Championship campaign. The Cowboys easily took care of business against Morocco Tuesday night, winning 36-24, to wrap up the preliminary group stage where they posted a 2-1 record. Now Croatia will take two points into the Main … [Read more...] about Cowboys Need Win Over 2-Time Reigning World Champions Denmark To Keep Tournament Alive
