The Croatian Cowboys had too many chances to lift their first European crown. They were up three goals in the first half but never pulled away. Croatia were then down four goals early in the 2nd half but managed to tie the game up late. They were down one with a minute left but Karačić was called for traveling, which guaranteed the title for Spain. Two things I still … [Read more...] about Croatia Fall Short To Spain In 2020 Euro Handball Final
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Čilić Runs Out Of Gas Down Under
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Marin Čilić ran out of gas at the Australian Open; losing to #32 Milos Raonic in straight sets. Čilić was coming off of two 5-set matches and you could tell his energy wasn't at 100% against a very good Milos Raonic. At the same time, Čilić over-delivered at this year's Aussie Open, making it to he Round of 16 as an unranked player. Čilić will have to work on his ranking before … [Read more...] about Čilić Runs Out Of Gas Down Under
Čilić Overcomes #9 Bautista Agut In 5 Sets To Reach Sweet 16
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Čilić does it again! Marin Čilić - who is playing as an unranked player in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in over a decade - defeated #9 Roberto Bautista Agut in the 3rd Round of the Australian Open Friday afternoon in Melbourne. Čilić is currently ranked 39th in the world after having a miserable 2019 where he never made it to a single Grand Slam … [Read more...] about Čilić Overcomes #9 Bautista Agut In 5 Sets To Reach Sweet 16
Croatia Wins Double Overtime Thriller vs. Norway, Will Play For Euro Handball Title!
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Croatia won a thrilling double overtime Euro semifinal against Norway Friday night in Stockholm to set up a rematch with Spain Sunday in the gold medal match! I know this website doesn't have a thick handball fanbase, but let me tell you, it's so much fun to watch! Especially when Croatia is playing well. The crowd didn't stop chanting from the opening … [Read more...] about Croatia Wins Double Overtime Thriller vs. Norway, Will Play For Euro Handball Title!
Vekić Cruises, Čilić Wins 5-Setter In 2nd Round of Aussie Open
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For the first time in over a decade, Marin Čilić entered a grand slam tournament unranked. The 31 year-old 2014 US Open champion made quick work of Frenchman Corentin Moutet in the first round of the 2020 Australian Open - winning in straight sets - before encountering another French tennis player: #21 Benoit Paire. Čilić took the first set and then threw the second set … [Read more...] about Vekić Cruises, Čilić Wins 5-Setter In 2nd Round of Aussie Open
Cowboys Hit Post With Last Shot To Draw Spain, Will Play Norway In Semis Friday
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In standard Croatian fashion, the cardiac kings game back from a 5-goal deficit in the second half against mighty Spain to tie the game up with less than five minutes to go. Although both teams were already slated to play in the semifinals, this game would determine first and second in the Main Group and who they would play in the final four. A draw would keep Spain top of the … [Read more...] about Cowboys Hit Post With Last Shot To Draw Spain, Will Play Norway In Semis Friday
Croatia Beats Greece, Will Face Spain In European Water Polo Semis
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After a perfect group stage at the 2020 European water polo championships in Hungary - where the Barracudas defeated Germany 17-9, Montenegro 11-10, and Slovakia 16-4 - Croatia received a direct bye into the quarterfinal round, which will be played Wednesday in Budapest. Croatia will face Greece, who defeated Romania 14-7 in the playoff round. Should Croatia get by … [Read more...] about Croatia Beats Greece, Will Face Spain In European Water Polo Semis
Croatian Cowboys Punch Ticket To Euro 2020 Semis
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Croatia's handball team won a true barn-burner of a match Saturday night against Germany; scraping by 25-24 to book a semifinal berth. Down five goals in the second half, the 'Croatian Cowboys' rallied back in Vienna despite things not going their way in the goal post department. Igor Karačić led Croatia with seven goals tonight and goalie Marin Šego made an … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Punch Ticket To Euro 2020 Semis
Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
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After spending the first four months of his loan spell at AC Milan on the bench, the Italian club finally witnessed what Ante Rebić can do Sunday. With AC Milan down 1-0 at halftime, Rebić was inserted into the game and scored his first goal with the club two minutes later; pounding home a low cross in front of goal. Then deep in injury time - with the game tied at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
