Dinamo Zagreb suffered their first consecutive loss since September of 2008. After a late game-winning goal from Anas Sharbini last week ended Dinamo’s 50-game unbeaten streak that has lasted since May 10, 2014, RNK Split beat the Croatian giants with a score of 1-0 on Friday in Split. Peter Franjić was the hero who took Dinamo down and left them in third place, … [Read more...] about Dinamo on Losing Streak While Rijeka are on Top
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Mladi Vatreni Down zie Germans
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Alright, I'll be the first one to admit that covering U-17 soccer is a bit ridiculous. Sure, these kids are the future of Croatian soccer, but at the same time, only one or two of these guys (historically speaking) is going to become a force for the senior side. And this is basically Croatia's high school team we're talking about. Nonetheless, no matter what age … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Down zie Germans
NBA Eastern Conference Preview
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After a long summer of several high-profile moves and astonishing new contracts, the NBA is finally back. A possible resurgence from the Eastern Conference seems to be possible this year. Teams such as Miami, Toronto, Milwaukee have retooled their starting lineups with high-priced signings. Young teams such as Orlando and Boston could present problems as well. Here are my … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Preview
Croatians Around Europe *IX*
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ENGLAND It hasn't been about the Croatian players in the Premiership this season, rather the Croatian coach. Former Croatia manager Slaven Bilić slayed yet another English giant this weekend in Jose Mourniho's Chelsea. West Ham defeated last year's Premier League champions 2-1 at Upton Park after both manager Jose Mourinho and Nemanja Matic were sent … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*
HNL Week 13
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Gabrijel Boban shocked Dinamo Zagreb on Friday evening when he scored the opening goal of the match in the first 17 seconds. Zagreb showed no fear against the mighty Dinamo and it paid off at first. Through their wide open play, they created several chances - chances that maybe should have been finished off with a goal. But their open play also gave Dinamo the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 13
Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
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FRANCE Mario Pasalic netted his 1st league goal of the season for Monaco in their 1-1 Friday draw with Lyon. Pasalic got on the end of a corner in the 39th minute and headed home the match's opening goal. The Chelsea loanee and Danijel Subasic both played the full 90 minutes. Subasic made 5 saves and was not at fault for the goal. Monaco are tied for eighth in Ligue … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
Tuesday Night Funnies: Time To Exhale
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We can all relax now. Croatia is in. The Vatreni will be in France. Exhale. (Breath in and rinse and repeat if needed.) Croatia needed a bit of help on the last day but all that matters is that they have qualified for Euro 2016. And for those of you requiring change at the top of the HNS to once again enjoy watching and supporting the team, I tell you … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Time To Exhale
Croatia Headed To France! Italy Help Out…Again
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Going into Tuesday night's game against Malta, Croatia did not control their own destiny for automatic qualification to Euro 2016. They needed to beat the Maltese AND have Italy defeat OR draw Norway. And it didn't look good for Croatia early as Norway would score in the 23rd minute off an Alexander Tettey strike from outside the box. Italy was already qualified; the … [Read more...] about Croatia Headed To France! Italy Help Out…Again
Croatia Cruise By Bulgaria 3-0
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Starting XI: Hrvatska: Subašić - Srna (kap.), Ćorluka, Vida, Pivarić - Modrić, Kovačić - Perišić, Rakitić, Pjaca - Kalinić In case you didn't catch the match, here's what you missed (Cliff Notes version): The match was played behind closed doors at Maksimir. It rained. Ivan Perišić scored inside two minutes. Ivan Rakitić scored off a nice give-n-go from Kalinić … [Read more...] about Croatia Cruise By Bulgaria 3-0
