Dinamo Zagreb has endured 14 weeks of the 2018 season without seeing a tally in the loss column, but a tough day at Rujevica changed that with a 1-0 Rijeka win over the champions. Antonio Čolak was the hero for Rijeka, but his goal, as well as the victory, seemed overshadowed with a combination of fan behavior and a new proposed boycott by Armada. Though a … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15: Dinamo Suffers First Defeat of Season
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CROATIA: 2018 DAVIS CUP TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
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DAY 3 Marin Čilić handled Lucas Pouille in straight sets Sunday to avenge his 2016 Davis Cup disappointment to beat France and hand Croatia their second ever Davis Cup championship. It was a fantastic result to cap a year that will be forever engraved in Croatian sports hearts. DAY 2 France didn't tuck their tails between their legs and let … [Read more...] about CROATIA: 2018 DAVIS CUP TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
Croatians Around Europe XII
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Andrej Kramarić scored a fine goal Saturday as his Hoffenheim side drew Herth Berlin 3-3. With his own goalie launching the ball his own half of the field, Kramarić chased down the ball, beat his defender and slammed home for the goal. After that amazing dance against England last week which gave Croatia the early lead at Wembley - it's safe to say - Kramarić is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XII
Croatia Will Be Seeded In Euro 2020 Draw
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With Germany's 2-2 draw against the Dutch Monday night, it was confirmed that the Vatreni will be a 'seeded' Pot 1 team for the Euro 2020 draw on December 2nd. That means Croatia cannot be in the same qualifying group as England, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Italy or Spain. The final day of UEFA Nations League takes place Tuesday and we will … [Read more...] about Croatia Will Be Seeded In Euro 2020 Draw
Croatia vs. England: What You Didn’t See
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It would have been a perfect ending to an already perfect 2018 for the Vatreni. Up 1-0 at Wembley, Croatia were on the brink of relegating the Three Lions to UEFA Nations League B while clinching a semifinals berth for themselves. And if it wasn't for some poor defensive lapses in the final 15 minutes, striker Andrej Kramarić would have been celebrated for scoring … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. England: What You Didn’t See
Incredible Croatian Year Ends With Loss At Wembley
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Set pieces. Set pieces. Set pieces. They were Croatia's Achilles Heel at the World Cup and they were more of the same Sunday night in London. The Vatreni held a 1-0 lead against England in the 78th minute and were a mere 15 minutes away from not only defeating the Three Lions on home soil, but topping their UEFA Nations League group. But it all came crashing down … [Read more...] about Incredible Croatian Year Ends With Loss At Wembley
Jedvaj Scores Injury Time Winner To Beat Spain 3-2 In Zagreb!
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Croatia Starting XI vs. Spain: Kalinić - Jedvaj, Vida, Lovren, Vrsaljko - Brozović, Modrić, Perišić, Rakitić - Rebić, Kramarić The World Cup magic is back!!! Tin Jedvaj scores twice, including the injury time winner, as Croatia defeat Spain 3-2 to keep their Nations League season alive! The Vatreni take on England at Wembley on Sunday in the group … [Read more...] about Jedvaj Scores Injury Time Winner To Beat Spain 3-2 In Zagreb!
Vlašić, Brekalo Ready For Spain & England Test
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After a disastrous start to the UEFA Nations League campaign - where the Vatreni got pummeled by Spain 6-0 and battled out a scoreless draw with England in Rijeka - the team will play their first competitive match in front of Croatian fans since the World Cup wrapped up in Zagreb Thursday night. Luka Modrić and company welcome a Spanish side coming off a 3-2 home … [Read more...] about Vlašić, Brekalo Ready For Spain & England Test
Croatians Around Europe XI
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Andrej Kramarić opened up the scoring Saturday in Hoffenheim's 2-1 win over Augsburg as he slotted home the ball from the middle of the box in the 65th minute. It's good to see Krama's name on the scoresheet with Croatia hosting Spain this Thursday from Maksimir. If he and Ante Rebić can find their World Cup form with Croatia's world class midfield behind them, anything is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XI
