Croatia Starting XI vs. Azerbaijan: L. Kalinić - Brekalo, Vida, Ćaleta-Car, Barišić - Modrić, Kovačić, Rakitić - Kramarić, Perišić - Petković It was a frustrating night for Croatian fans in Zagreb as Maksimir was quiet most of the night. Azerbaijan opened the scoring in the 19th minute and led at Maksimir for 25 minutes before Croatia finally got a trash goal in … [Read more...] about Kramarić Goal Saves Croatia In 2-1 Win Over Azerbaijan
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Vatreni Gear Up For Euro Qualifiers vs. Azerbaijan, Hungary
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The first international break of the year is upon us and Croatia will begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against Azerbaijan on Thursday - 3:45PM (ET) kickoff - from Zagreb before heading to Budapest Sunday to take on Hungary. The Azerbaijan match can be see on ESPN3.com in the United States. With Slovakia and Wales wrapping up the Group E list of teams, on … [Read more...] about Vatreni Gear Up For Euro Qualifiers vs. Azerbaijan, Hungary
Croatians Around Europe XXVIII
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Andrej Kramarić scored an easy tap-in for Hoffenheim Sunday in a 1-1 draw against Stuttgart. Kramarić broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute but could have easily had a hat trick in the first half: see highlights here. Kramarić is sure to start for the Vatreni on Thursday against Azerbaijan as club football takes a back seat to the international break. With the draw, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVIII
Was Dinamo Robbed?
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Another tournament. Another questionable call goes against the Croatians. Dinamo Zagreb had all to play for in Portugal Thursday night, already defeating Benfica 1-0 last week at Maksimir. A Dinamo away goal would have put the first place Portuguese club on the ropes, as they would have needed a minimum of three goals to progress under that scenario. In the … [Read more...] about Was Dinamo Robbed?
Mandžukić & Juventus Move On After Ronaldo Hat Trick Sinks Atletico
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Mario Mandžukić, Juventus, and more importantly - Ronaldo - are still alive in Champions League. After a 2-0 first leg defeat in Spain to Atletico Madrid, Ronaldo put Juventus on his back Tuesday night; scoring a hat trick in a 3-0 victory that will see the Serie A champions-elect move onto the Champions League quarterfinals. Mario Mandžukić got the start and … [Read more...] about Mandžukić & Juventus Move On After Ronaldo Hat Trick Sinks Atletico
Čilić Talks Vatreni, 2018 Davis Cup From BNP Paribas Open
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CroatianSports.com caught up with 2014 US Open and 2018 Davis Cup champion Marin Čilić at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA. Čilić was reluctant to name the greatest Croatian tennis player of all time, but he did talk about the Vatreni at the World Cup and where he watched the Final. Čilić is currently tied with Ivanišević at one Grand Slam apiece. With … [Read more...] about Čilić Talks Vatreni, 2018 Davis Cup From BNP Paribas Open
Croatians Around Europe XXVII
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Andrej Kramarić took 'Croatian of the Weekend' honors as he scored twice in Hoffenheim's 2-1 win over Nurnberg on Sunday. In the 25th minute, Kramarić converted a penalty to give Hoffenheim a first half lead and then scored the game winner in the 78th minute with a cheeky back heel that would 'nutmeg' the Nurnberg goalie. Kramarić has had a successful season with Hoffenheim; … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
Petković Penalty Earns Dinamo 1-0 Win Over Benfica
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Dinamo Zagreb made history at Maksimir this afternoon with a historic win over Portuguese Champions, Benfica. The match started with Benfica controlling the ball, but Dinamo's comprehensive game plan, which included shutting down Benfica's offense, also saw impressive displays of offense from the counter attack. The offensive prowess of Dani Olmo, Mislav Oršić and … [Read more...] about Petković Penalty Earns Dinamo 1-0 Win Over Benfica
Change Of Guard At The Bernabeu
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It was a night to forget in Madrid Tuesday evening as Real Madrid lost 4-1 to Dutch side Ajax, ending a perfect 3-year run in the Champions League tournament. Real Madrid have won the last three Champions League titles and four out of the last five. It has been an incredible dynasty Luka Modrić help build in the Spanish capital. However, all good things must come to an … [Read more...] about Change Of Guard At The Bernabeu
