A short-handed Vatreni side should have scored more goals against Wales in Osijek Saturday afternoon - but at the end of the day - they got the job done in a 2-1 win. Croatia came out strong with Modrić, Brekalo, and Kovačić in the midfield with Perišić and Kramarić as the main attacking options. Although the stats won't show it, the Vatreni peppered the Welsh goal … [Read more...] about Croatia Beats Wales 2-1 Behind Perišić Strike
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Is Croatia v. Wales A Must-Win For The Vatreni?
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The short answer. No. However, if the Vatreni can't get a win - at home - against a pretty mediocre Welsh side, we can start to worry. Although Croatia will be without the services of Rakitić, Rebić, and Vlašić - all out with injury - there is enough firepower on this Vatreni side to put three goals past the Welsh on home soil. Wales best player, Gareth … [Read more...] about Is Croatia v. Wales A Must-Win For The Vatreni?
Martić Goes Down In French Open Quarters
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28 year-old Split native Petra Martić marched into her first ever Grand Slam quarterfinal match Sunday afternoon in Paris after beating Estonian Kaia Kanepi 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 in the 4th Round. But it wasn't meant to be as unranked Czech Marketa Vondrousova beat Martić 7-6, 7-5 in the quarters Tuesday night to end the Croatian's run. Martič got to the quarters by getting a huge … [Read more...] about Martić Goes Down In French Open Quarters
Lovren Extends Croatian CL Dominance To 7 Straight Years
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Dejan Lovren remained on the bench Saturday night in Madrid as he watched his Liverpool side defeat Tottenham 2-0 to claim their sixth Champions League crown. Although Lovren did not step onto the pitch, he extends Croatia's steak of having an international football player win the Champions League to seven straight years. It's an impressive streak for such a small … [Read more...] about Lovren Extends Croatian CL Dominance To 7 Straight Years
Thursday Night Live w/ Pete & Ante
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I joined CroatianSports.com analyst Peter Novaković Thursday night to discuss the Croatia v. Wales Euro qualifier next Saturday, the upcoming Euro U-21 tournament, and the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Tottenham this weekend. CroatianSports.com is looking to go live twice a month with live commentary and dialogue via Facebook where we can open up the … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Live w/ Pete & Ante
Kovačić Wins Europa League…Now What?
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Mateo Kovačić lifted more European hardware Wednesday night in Baku. After winning three straight Champions League titles with Real Madrid - granted, he was coming off the bench - Kovačić won the Europa League title with Chelsea, denying city rivals Arsenal a Champions League berth next season. Kovačić got the start and played 76 minutes in the win. He was given a … [Read more...] about Kovačić Wins Europa League…Now What?
Andrew Bogut Talks 2018 Croatian World Cup On Eve Of NBA Finals
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Golden State Warriors center and Australian-born Croatian Andrew Bogut talks 2018 World Cup on the eve of the NBA Finals vs. the Toronto Raptors. The NBA Finals tip off Thursday night in Canada with Bogut looking to capture his second title with the Warriors; the first since 2015. Bogut has been a roll player this postseason after DeMarcus Cousins went down with an … [Read more...] about Andrew Bogut Talks 2018 Croatian World Cup On Eve Of NBA Finals
Mladi Vatreni Squad Named For Euro 2019 Run
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The Croatian U-21 team kicks off their Euro 2019 tournament on June 18th against Romania. The 12-team tournament - which will be hosted in Northern Italy and San Marino - will not only crown a European champion, but it will also send the top four sides to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan. Croatia has never played in the Olympics so this would be a unique opportunity, … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Squad Named For Euro 2019 Run
Croatians Around Europe XXXVI
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Niko Kovač became the first person in Bayern Munich history to win the German double - the Bundesliga title and the German Cup in the same season - as both player and coach. In his first season as manager for Bayern Munich, Kovač locked up the German double with a 3-0 DFB Pokal win over RB Leipzig on Saturday. And remember, Kovač helped Eintracht Frankfurt win the German Cup … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXVI
