Another breathtaking round of Prva Liga football is in the books! In one of the most entertaining matches of the season, Hajduk Split shocked Rijeka in the Adriatic Derby in dramatic fashion. The one-and-only Marko Livaja opened the scoreline for Hajduk in the 45th minute, slamming the ball into the roof of the net from the corner of the six-yard box. Hajduk's lead did not … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16: Hajduk Stun Rijeka In The 8th Minute Of Added Time!
Mladi Vatreni Roll Through Austria To Remain Perfect In Under-21 Euro Qualifying
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Croatia's U-21 squad took care of business in Austria on Tuesday night in convincing fashion! In what was projected to be their toughest match of U-21 Euro Qualifying (away at Austria), the Mladi Vatreni defeated Austria's U-21s 3-1. 18 year-old star Lukas Kačavenda opened the scoreline for Croatia in the 14th minute, hitting a rocket from 25 yards out into the upper corner. … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Roll Through Austria To Remain Perfect In Under-21 Euro Qualifying
Dalić Leads Croatia To His Third Straight Tournament And Is Set Up For Success In 2022
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The Vatreni have done it again! After beating Russia 1-0 in a nail-biter at Poljud, Croatia have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar! Anything less than three points would have forced Croatia into a four-team playoff for World Cup qualification, but the boys got the job done in wild fashion. Croatia broke the deadlock in the 81st minute, as Borna Sosa's cross was … [Read more...] about Dalić Leads Croatia To His Third Straight Tournament And Is Set Up For Success In 2022
Croatia Vs. Russia: What To Expect On Sunday
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Oh boy. Can it be Sunday already? Croatia hosts Russia at Stadion Poljud on Sunday in "utakmica godine" (the game of the year) as Luka Modrić wrote on Instagram. Luka is absolutely correct, in fact, Sunday's match is the most important game for Croatia since the 2018 World Cup Final against France. The severity of this match outweighs any 2020 Euro qualifier and group … [Read more...] about Croatia Vs. Russia: What To Expect On Sunday
HNL Week 15: Hajduk Handles Dragovoljac, Lokomotiva Shock Dinamo
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Another fascinating weekend of the 2021-22 Prva Liga season is in the books! The round featured a shocking defeat for Dinamo, clutch performances from Hajduk's youngsters, and another demolishing display from Osijek. A solid 10 goals were scored in the five matches played this weekend, along with four shutouts thanks to some impressive defensive performances. Slaven Belupo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15: Hajduk Handles Dragovoljac, Lokomotiva Shock Dinamo
Dinamo Zagreb Thump Rapid Wien 3-1 To Take Sole Possession Of 2nd Place In Group
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As expected, Dinamo took care of business Thursday night against Rapid Wien. Rapid's Christoph Knasmüller opened the scoreline in the eighth minute which was yet another avoidable goal conceded by Dinamo this season. Although Dinamo found themselves behind quickly, Bruno Petković answered in the 12th minute with a fantastic header off a world class run and cross by Mislav … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Thump Rapid Wien 3-1 To Take Sole Possession Of 2nd Place In Group
Dion Drena Beljo: The 19 Year-Old Giant That Can’t Stop Scoring
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19 year-old Dion Drena Beljo has been NK Istra's savior this season. The 6'4" striker now has eight goals and two assists in his last 11 matches for Istra after scoring a 2nd half penalty against Lokomotiva Zagreb on Tuesday, which would end up being the game winner. This season, Beljo has already tallied goal contributions against the likes of Dinamo Zagreb, Hajduk Split, … [Read more...] about Dion Drena Beljo: The 19 Year-Old Giant That Can’t Stop Scoring
Rapid Vienna Beat Dinamo 2-1 In Messy Europa League Meeting
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For their third match in the 2021-22 Europa League group stages, Dinamo Zagreb is traveling to Austria to face SK Rapid Wien on Thursday at 12:45pm ET. Dinamo, currently in second place with three points in Group H, are heavy favorites entering the matchup, as Rapid Wien sits at the bottom of the group without a point. In the unlikely scenario that West Ham loses to Genk … [Read more...] about Rapid Vienna Beat Dinamo 2-1 In Messy Europa League Meeting
Gabriel Vidović: Bayern Munich’s Newest Gem
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Bayern Munich II’s 17 year-old Croatian Gabriel Vidović is on fire! Vidović scored a brilliant goal Tuesday night for Bayern II in a 1-1 draw against Bayreuth. The teenage attacking midfielder now has nine goals and seven assists in 15 matches for his side. According to Kicker, a popular German media outlet, Vidović has impressed Bayern Munich’s staff with his performances this … [Read more...] about Gabriel Vidović: Bayern Munich’s Newest Gem