Story and photos by John Doević This past weekend, I attended my first Hajduk game at Poljud Stadion in Split when they faced off against Croatia Sesvete. I am not a big fan of the HNL nor the team, but I really wanted to experience what it was like sitting with Torcida. As a professional photographer, the visuals Torcida create even during the most meaningless games are … [Read more...] about INSIDE TORCIDA
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CSR WORKIN’ AROUND THE CLOCK…
By 20 CommentsCroatianSoccerReport.com began the month off by receiving credentials from the HNS (Croatian Soccer Federation) to cover the Croatia-Ukraine match in Zagreb first hand. So how could we possibly keep the momentum going from this historic CSR event? Popular Croatian newspaper, 24 Sata, ran CSR's story on PSV's new Croatian uniforms on June 19th and gave us a nice pat on … [Read more...] about CSR WORKIN’ AROUND THE CLOCK…
HAZDOVAC KEEPS ON SHINING FOR DUBROVNIK
By 11 CommentsWith world markets currently in distress and the global economy in complete turmoil, where can anyone turn to invest anymore? I've officially found you something if that's what you're looking for- especially if you're a Croatian soccer fan. I haven't discovered a place to invest; rather a person. And it wouldn't involve money, rather your energy and passion for the game of … [Read more...] about HAZDOVAC KEEPS ON SHINING FOR DUBROVNIK
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF HAJDUK
By 17 CommentsHajduk was in Gruda on Tuesday, a town 35 kilometers south of Dubrovnik, to train for their 1/8 finals HN Cup match with Treća Liga side Konavljanin on October 29th. Here's a few exclusive pictures I got my hands on from Hajduk's training session. Young Hajduk players get stuck with returning a practice goal after a training session in Gruda. Notice that … [Read more...] about A DAY IN THE LIFE OF HAJDUK
PETER HAZDOVAC MAKING WAVES IN CROATIA
By 25 CommentsA few months ago, CroatianSoccerReport.com did a story on up-and-coming Croatian-American soccer player, Peter Hazdovac. After attending the Kranjčar Soccer Academy in Zagreb and then training with Prva Liga side, NK Zadar, Hazdovac was loaned out to NK GOŠK Dubrovnik of the Croatian Treća Liga (Third League). Since then, he's been absolutely tearing the league apart … [Read more...] about PETER HAZDOVAC MAKING WAVES IN CROATIA
REMEMBER THE NAME…PETER HAZDOVAC!!!
By 3 CommentsGood friend of mine and fellow soccer colleague, Peter Hazdovac, has traveled across the pond to test his skills against the best Croatia has to offer. While on regular holiday this summer in Dubrovnik, where his family is from, Hazdovac was invited to attend the Kranjčar Soccer Academy in Zagreb. The 6'4" 185-pound Hazdovac impressed trainers at the academy with his … [Read more...] about REMEMBER THE NAME…PETER HAZDOVAC!!!
