All good things must come to an end. CroatianSports.com's HNL writer, Colin O'Hara(vić), is hanging up the boots and having his jersey raised to the 'Digital Dom' rafters. Colin was an original Prva Generacija member of CroatianSoccerReport in 2008 and began writing articles on Dinamo Zagreb and the HNL on a weekly basis in 2012. Colin tallied 347 total articles over the … [Read more...] about Thank You Colin O’ Haravić!
Croatians Around Europe VI: Perišić, Gvardiol With Perfect Assists; Pašalić Scores
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Ivan Perišić assisted on Inter Milan's equalizer against Sassuolo on Saturday as the reigning Italian champions came back to win 2-1. Perišić placed an absolutely perfect 'one bouncer' pass from the sideline to the head of Edin Dzeko. The cross was right on the 6-yard box which made the Sassuolo keeper stay home on the play. Marcelo Brozović played 90 minutes of the match … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VI: Perišić, Gvardiol With Perfect Assists; Pašalić Scores
Dinamo Crush Genk 3-0 In Europa League With A Goal From Ivanušec, 2 Penalties From Petković
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After a 2-0 loss to West Ham at Maksimir two weeks ago, Dinamo Zagreb rebounded in a huge way with a 3-0 victory in Belgium vs. Genk. Luka Ivanušec got the party started in the 10th minute with patience in front of goal before he struck home. Mislav Oršić would bang a finely tuned shot off the crossbar before striker Bruno Petković converted a slow and cheeky penalty in 1st … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crush Genk 3-0 In Europa League With A Goal From Ivanušec, 2 Penalties From Petković
THE FIX IS IN? AC Milan-Atletico Madrid Finish With Wild PK Call
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What would King Bronk say? I think we all know. In case you missed it in Champions League earlier in the week, AC Milan was absolutely hosed by an injury time penalty call that allowed Atletico Madrid to steal a 2-1 victory at San Siro. Luis Suarez converted the 97th minute penalty and the rest is history. But come on! How do you call that a handball? The ball flicked … [Read more...] about THE FIX IS IN? AC Milan-Atletico Madrid Finish With Wild PK Call
Champions League Week 2: Absolutely Nothing Happened
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Tuesday Matches: Luka Modrić comes off the bench in the 66' as FC Sheriff shock Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu Ivan Perišić comes off the bench in the 81' and Marcelo Brozović plays 55 minutes as Inter Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk play out 0-0 draw Ante Rebić starts for AC Milan but is subbed out in 34' (tactical - 10 men) as Atletico Madrid win 2-1 on last second Luis … [Read more...] about Champions League Week 2: Absolutely Nothing Happened
Croatians Around Europe V: Kramarić Scores 1st Goal Of Bundesliga Season, Sučić Assists Twice
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Andrej Kramarić finally got back on the scoresheet for Hoffenheim when he equalized against Wolfsburg in 1st half injury time for his first Bundesliga goal of the season. Krama found a loose ball in the box following a corner and cooly headed it home under the crossbar. Hoffenheim would beat Wolfsburg 3-1. This goal was a long time coming as Kramarić has been cold to start the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe V: Kramarić Scores 1st Goal Of Bundesliga Season, Sučić Assists Twice
Vratija Se Šime! Vrsaljko Assists On Atletico Winner
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While some Croatian players are keeping themselves out of the good graces of manager, Zlatko Dalić, (errrrm...Ante Rebić) others are trying to get themselves back in. Šime Vrsaljko has been quiet on the football pitch with injuries since helping solidify the Croatian backline at the 2018 World Cup. He's currently playing second fiddle off the bench for Atletico Madrid and has … [Read more...] about Vratija Se Šime! Vrsaljko Assists On Atletico Winner
NEW TWITTER: @CroatianSport
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Sad news out of the Twitterverse. Our original account, which we started in 2009, has been banned for saying Kovačić is the best midfielder in England at the moment. (Kidding, it was for a copyright claim) If you and your friends were following CroatianSports on Twitter, the new handle is @CroatianSport Time to rebuild! Tell your mama. Tell your tata. Tell baka and dida … [Read more...] about NEW TWITTER: @CroatianSport
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For October, Still No Rebić
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Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić has named his 24-man squad for October's World Cup qualifiers against Cyprus on the 8th and Slovakia on the 11th; and there's definitely some questions to be asked. The $1 Million question: Will Ante Rebić ever play for the Vatreni under Dalič again? Rebić scored two wonderful goals against Liverpool and Juventus this week but is nowhere to be … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For October, Still No Rebić
