Well, Dinamo are through to the Conference League knockout round...but should we be impressed? They needed the final day of qualifying to make it happen in a group comprised of clubs from Kosovo and Kazakhstan. They left it late with three 2nd half goals from Perić and Petković with Petko securing the brace through a penalty kick in the 77'. Dinamo should have topped this … [Read more...] about Dinamo Punch Ticket To Conference League KO Round After 3-0 Win
Sučić Scores In Champions League, Modrić Misses Penalty
By 41 CommentsLuka Sučić nearly kept his RB Salzburg side in European contention this season with his 57' goal against Benfica Tuesday night from the top of the box. The shot was deflected but had enough zip on the ball to freeze the Benfica keeper. It would have been the goal to keep Salzburg in the Europa League after the New Year, however, Benfica scored in injury time to take hold of the … [Read more...] about Sučić Scores In Champions League, Modrić Misses Penalty
Croatians Around Europe 14: Kramarić Scores A Beauty, Budimir Converts From The Spot
By 52 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored a beauty Friday night in Hoffenheim's 3-1 victory of Bochum. In the 43', Krama received the ball at the top of the box, took one touch, hit the brakes letting the Bochum defender slide right past him, and cooly shot the ball just inside the near post. It was as cool, calm, and collected as you can be in the box. It was Krama's fifth Bundesliga goal of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 14: Kramarić Scores A Beauty, Budimir Converts From The Spot
Does Pep Know What He’s Doing With Gvardiol?
By 34 CommentsLook, I'm no football manager and I've never coached a professional team in my life, so who am I to speak against the great Pep Guardiola? But something is starting to smell awful fishy in Manchester with Gvardiol playing the left-back position instead of his native center-back role. Manchester City obviously had a plan bringing over Gvardiol from Leipzig for $90 million this … [Read more...] about Does Pep Know What He’s Doing With Gvardiol?
Will The Refs Be Kind To Croatia In 2024?
By 53 CommentsWritten by King Bronk (Branko Tomasović) Croatia were extremely unfortunate to draw Spain and Italy, two traditional footballing powers, as well as minnows Albania, in the Group B Euro 2024 draw. When analyzing this group from a Croatian perspective, the group draw could not have been any worse. From a footballing standpoint, Croatia can compete with any of these nations and … [Read more...] about Will The Refs Be Kind To Croatia In 2024?
Croatians Around Europe 13: Kovačić Returns In Chaotic Finish, Budimir Assists
By 16 CommentsMateo Kovačić returned from a back muscle strain Sunday, coming off the bench in the 87', of a wild 3-3 draw between Manchester City and Tottenham. Spurs would equalize in the 90', however, a Jack Grealish break away at the death was called back due to a Spurs foul. City should have been awarded an "advantage" on the play, however, the referee incorrectly blew the play dead. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 13: Kovačić Returns In Chaotic Finish, Budimir Assists
Croatia Drawn With Spain, Albania, Italy In Euro 2024 ‘Group of Death’!
By 76 CommentsThe Euro 2024 'Group of Death' is upon us and Croatia will be part of the madness! The Vatreni will open up against Spain in a UEFA Nations League Final rematch on June 15th in Berlin. This will be a high-profile affair with Luka Modrić facing off against many of his Real Madrid teammates...maybe for the last time. Then Croatia play Albania in Hamburg before wrapping up … [Read more...] about Croatia Drawn With Spain, Albania, Italy In Euro 2024 ‘Group of Death’!
Dinamo Beats Astana 4th Time This Year To Keep Conference League Campaign Alive
By 12 CommentsDinamo Zagreb defeated Astana for a fourth time this year to keep their Conference League campaign alive. A Zagorac penalty shot save in the 12th minute helped Dinamo set the tone for the rest of the match as they settled in. Gabriel Vidović would open the match scoring in the 48th minute with a cool, calm placement of his shot from inside the box. Kaneko would seal the deal in … [Read more...] about Dinamo Beats Astana 4th Time This Year To Keep Conference League Campaign Alive
Will Vlašić Learn To Harness This Power Internationally?
By 36 CommentsNikola Vlašić had an absolute wunder-strike from 21 yards out today for Torino. I mean, he absolutely put his boot right through the poor ball on a missile that didn't move until it hit the back of the net. Unfortunately, after a lengthy VAR review, the goal was called back for offside. It appeared one of his Torino teammates was blocking the way of the Bologna keeper while … [Read more...] about Will Vlašić Learn To Harness This Power Internationally?