Croatia got the job done in Finland on Sunday by securing a second straight clean sheet with a 1-0 victory. 'Super Mario' Mandžukić scored the lone goal of the game in the 18th minute when he cleaned up Andrej Kramarić's shot (which appeared to be headed in the back of the net by itself) in front of goal. Nonetheless, the lead up to the goal was solid as right back Šime … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Finland Behind Mandza Goal
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Croatia Crush Kosovo 6-0 Behind Mandžukić Hat Trick
By 100 CommentsIt was a routine outing for Croatia without Modrić, Rakitić or Pjaca in the lineup. Mandžukić scored a hat trick inside the first 35 minutes of the match with two headers and a right-footed chip to get it past the goalie. The second half was calm with Croatia scoring three more late goals from Mitrović, Perišić and Kalinić. Highlights to follow. Next up: … [Read more...] about Croatia Crush Kosovo 6-0 Behind Mandžukić Hat Trick
HNL Week 11 Update
By 3 CommentsThe Boys are back at Maksimir. After six years of boycotting, the Bad Blue Boys returned to the north stand for the Dinamo-Juventes Champions League match last week and made their first league appearance, bringing back a true atmosphere to the grounds during the Eternal Derby. Hajduk Split brought along an impressive contingency of Torcida, who were … [Read more...] about HNL Week 11 Update
Croatians Around Europe *VI*
By 89 CommentsSPAIN Luka Modrić underwent successful knee surgery on Sunday which will see the Real Madrid star sidelined for a minimum of one month. And Los Blancos are already feeling the void of Modrić's absence. On Sunday, Real Madrid drew their third straight La Liga match, this time 1-1 with Eibar. The droppage of points pulls Real Madrid level on points with rivals … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VI*
Champions League and HNL Update
By 8 CommentsDinamo Zagreb faced a nearly impossible challenge on Tuesday evening when Juventes arrived at Maksimir for the clubs second Champions League match of the campaign. Mario Mandžukić and Marko Pjaca both returned to the pitch in Zagreb – albeit both by substitution – as the Italian giants gave the Modri a 4-0 thrashing. It didn’t help that the revolving door of coaches is … [Read more...] about Champions League and HNL Update
Dinamo Host Juve At Maksimir (2:45PM ET)
By 3 CommentsThe Italian champs are coming to Croatia. That means former players Mario Mandžukić and Marko Pjaca will be at Maksimir as Juventus face Dinamo Zagreb in the second group stage game of Champions League. After a 3-0 defeat to Lyon, Dinamo is looking for points against a hungry Juventus side who drew Sevilla 0-0 in their first match. What do you expect the score to … [Read more...] about Dinamo Host Juve At Maksimir (2:45PM ET)
Croatians Around Europe *V*
By 44 CommentsItaly PHOTO: Juventus Juventus gets 3 points away at Palermo. A mediocre performance is worth a lucky 1-0 and the top of the table retention. The necessity to give Dybala some rest pushed Allegri to select Mario Mandžukić up front with Higuain on a 2 striker experiment that did not pan out as good as he was hoping for. Mandžukić was the most dangerous player on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*
Vatreni Navijači Gurali Hrvatsku Do Finale
By Leave a CommentPhoto: CroatianSports.com Hrvatska – Francuska Semi – Finals Davis Cup Sportska Dvorana Krešimir Ćosić, Zadar Subota 17.09.2016. Parovi Čilić, Dodig – Mahut, Herbert 7:6, 5:7, 7:6, 6:3. Nakon prvog dana i rezultata 1:1 najvjerniji navijači i teniski sladokusci su došli vidjeti mogu li Medugorci napraviti čudo ipobjediti prvi par svijeta...to se i … [Read more...] about Vatreni Navijači Gurali Hrvatsku Do Finale
HNL Week 9 – League Shaking Up Status Quo
By 22 CommentsHere you have it; a 5-2 loss handed to Dinamo Zagreb by HNK Rijeka on Sunday has turned the HNL world upside down. It has been nearly a year since Dinamo lost two league matches in a row, which last happened in October 2015 when Dinamo lost to Rijeka the RNK Split. If you count the recent 3-0 loss to Lyon in the Champion's League, the Dinamo losing streak extends to … [Read more...] about HNL Week 9 – League Shaking Up Status Quo








