It's official! Croatia will be opening up the 2014 World Cup in Brazil against the hosts in front of the entire world. Although that sounds like an uphill climb, the rest of the group consists of Mexico and Cameroon. Brazil defeated Croatia 1-0 at the 2006 World Cup and Mexico defeated the Vatreni 1-0 in 2002. Croatia has never played an African side in the World … [Read more...] about Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!
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World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons
By 131 CommentsWritten by Nepoznat As the 2014 World Cup draw for Brazil approaches, it's worth noting that there are both good and bad with each draw scenario. Ahh, yes the old adage is true that we must take the good with the bad; the yin with the yang, if you will. So what are some of the pros and cons regarding the draw for next year's World Cup? Below are … [Read more...] about World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons
Anthony Perosh looking for upset win against Ryan Bader
By 7 CommentsOn Saturday night the ageless Australian born Croatian Anthony Perosh will look to prove once again that he can hang with the young lions of the UFC. The Croatian light heavyweight will face the top ten ranked division one wrestling standout and ultimate fighter alumni Ryan Bader. Bader should prove to be the biggest challenge of Anthony Perosh’s career next to maybe his … [Read more...] about Anthony Perosh looking for upset win against Ryan Bader
Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Slaven, Istra head to Semis; Dinamo Dominates Hajduk
By 17 CommentsCROATIAN CUP QUARTERFINAL RESULTS The Croatian Cup tournament has reached the quarter finals, and competition is heating up. NK Istra 1961 and NK Zadar started their quarterfinal tie on Nov. 26 in Pula where Istra came out victorious with a 1-0 win thanks to a goal from Tomislav Havojić in the 41st minute. The return leg on Tuesday in Zadar did not go … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Slaven, Istra head to Semis; Dinamo Dominates Hajduk
World Cup audible: 11.11% Croatian doom
By 132 CommentsFIFA made an extreme move on Tuesday regarding this Friday's World Cup draw which will take place at Noon (ET). Originally, the lowest ranked European team, France, was scheduled to join African and South American teams in Pot B to to help continental balance for the group stage draw of the World Cup. Since nine unseeded European teams qualified for the World Cup, … [Read more...] about World Cup audible: 11.11% Croatian doom
The Šimunić Fund: Phase 2
By 90 CommentsIllustration: Drago Teskač CroatianSports.com has achieved our goal of collecting the necessary $5,000 to pay for Joe Šimunić' fine. We are currently in the process of finding an appropriate organization in Vukovar to donate the funds to. If you are a donor, you should have received an email already from us. If you have not, please contact CroatianSports at … [Read more...] about The Šimunić Fund: Phase 2
HNL Round 18: Dinamo vs. Hajduk II
By 16 CommentsResults for Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Hajduk Split There was action both on and off the field in Zagreb Sunday afternoon as Hajduk Split came to town for another edition of the Croatian Eternal Derby. With Hajduk only one point behind leaders Dinamo to start the day, the Bili knew they could take top spot in the HNL with a victory … [Read more...] about HNL Round 18: Dinamo vs. Hajduk II
Mission Šimunić: COMPLETE!
By 188 CommentsIllustration: Drago Teskač And the final donation comes in from Sweden! Congratulations to everyone that has supported this cause, and more importantly, donated. We not only hit our goal but we did it 24 hours before deadline. Alright boys and girls, we're down the final stretch of a campaign we only started four days ago. The "Joe Simunic: Za Dom Spremni" fund only … [Read more...] about Mission Šimunić: COMPLETE!
The Croatians are coming!
By 44 CommentsIt wasn't pretty. It wasn't pretty at all. But in the end, Croatia made it to the World Cup in Brazil. How did they do it? In the most unimpressive fashion ever. The only teams Croatia beat during qualifying were Macedonia (2x), Wales (2x), Serbia and Iceland. They lost to Scotland not once, but twice and were held scoreless in Iceland during their first playoff … [Read more...] about The Croatians are coming!