Photo: Shakhtar Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna gave his side an early 1-0 lead in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie versus Borussia Dortmund Wednesday night with a 31st minute free kick goal from 24 yards out. "That free kick has been made to count by Dario Srna who curls it up and over the wall and beats the flat footed Weidenfeller for pace." … [Read more...] about Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
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Ivica Kostelić wins silver medal at Alpine World Championships
By 21 CommentsIvica Kostelić earned his 3rd career medal at the Alpine World Championships on Monday, finishing second in the super-combined despite a disappointing slalom run. Ivica finished the downhill in 8th, an amazing performance for him, and put himself in a great spot to go for a win. He put in a good slalom performance, slightly below his usual standard, which was the 3rd best … [Read more...] about Ivica Kostelić wins silver medal at Alpine World Championships
Real test for Modrić, Madrid
By 65 CommentsIn one of the most anticipated Champions League Round of 16 draws in recent years, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid will take on Wayne Rooney and Manchester United Wednesday (2:45 PM ET) from Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. It is almost certain that manager Jose Mourinho will start German midfielder Mesut Ozil for the big game since he was rested Saturday versus … [Read more...] about Real test for Modrić, Madrid
The HNL Is Back! NK Osijek 2 – 1 GNK Dinamo Zagreb
By 27 CommentsPhoto: Davor Javorović / PIXSELL It has been a long time. A very long time. Seven years to be exact, since NK Osijek has defeated GNK Dinamo Zagreb. But on the returning match from the winter break, a match that was scheduled for December but was rescheduled to today due to snow, Osijek has done something that they last did in November of 2005. After a two-month break, … [Read more...] about The HNL Is Back! NK Osijek 2 – 1 GNK Dinamo Zagreb
**FAN ZONE** Hajduk’s 102nd Birthday!
By 15 CommentsWritten by Valentina Zelanović Sretan 102. Rođendan Hajduče, 09.02.2013. na Poljudu je odigrana prijateljska utakmica Hajduka protiv Olimpije Ljubljana za proslavu 102. rođendana Hajduka!! Hajduk i Olimpija nekada su bili veliki rivali tj protivnici, danas su se susreli nakon gotovo 22 godine!! Jedan od rijetkih koji su igrali za bijele i za zmajčeke je … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** Hajduk’s 102nd Birthday!
Marin Čilić wins PZB Zagreb Indoors/ Fed Cup recap
By 24 CommentsMarin Čilić won the Zagreb Indoors tournament on Sunday for the third time in his career, improving his record to 17-4 in the tournament. He made quick work of #29 Jurgen Melzer, winning 6-3, 6-1, in just over an hour. Čilić was dominant on his serve, never letting Melzer get to break point. The win gives Marin 250 ATP points and he may move up from #12 when the new rankings … [Read more...] about Marin Čilić wins PZB Zagreb Indoors/ Fed Cup recap
Croatia handle South Korea in London
By 194 CommentsLineup: Pletikosa - Srna, Ćorluka, Šimunić, Strinić - Rakitić, Vukojević, Modrić, Kranjčar - Mandžukić, Olić Srna, Pletikosa and Šimunić joined Dario Šimić today as the only Croatian players to be capped 100 times. It was a slow start to the match Wednesday afternoon in London and both Croatia and South Korea played to the rainy conditions in a friendly … [Read more...] about Croatia handle South Korea in London
Fed Cup Preview
By 14 CommentsGroup One play in the Fed Cup is set to begin tomorrow, with Croatia's ladies traveling to Israel to take part in the four day tournament. Their Fed Cup hopes took a hit on Sunday, when their top ranked player, #62 Petra Martić, was forced to pull out of the competition with an injury. She was replaced by 22 year old Teresa Mrdeža, ranked 189th in the world. This will be … [Read more...] about Fed Cup Preview
Croatia vs. Serbia: Party at the Palms! (UPDATED)
By 79 CommentsThe weekend is set! CroatianSports.com will be hosting the Croatia vs. Serbia World Cup 2014 qualifier on March 22nd from the 6,000 square foot Sky Villa at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. VIRGIN AIRLINES FLIGHT DEALS Game time is yet to be announced but it should start between 10AM and noon that Friday morning. Everyone is responsible for their own … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Serbia: Party at the Palms! (UPDATED)