After the 2-0 loss to Scotland at Hampden Park Tuesday night, all signs pointed to a new Croatian manager come Wednesday morning with Igor Štimac saying he would put in his letter of resignation for the better of the team. But who would it be? Many pointed to former Croatia manager and the always animated Miroslav "Ćiro" Blažević to take over the reigns of the Croatian … [Read more...] about Štimac sacked, Kovač new Croatian manager
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Croatia lose to Scotland for a 2nd time
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Starting XI vs. Scotland: Pletikosa - Vida, Ćorluka, Lovren, Strinić - Srna, Vukojević, Modrić, Kranjčar - Kalinić Mandžukić. It's true. Croatia not only lost to Scotland for a second time this qualifying campaign, but they couldn't even find the back of the net against the Scots in 180 minutes. Croatia only have one point in their last four competitive matches … [Read more...] about Croatia lose to Scotland for a 2nd time
Brozović double keeps U-21’s perfect
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-UEFA game recap- Dinamo Zagreb midfielder, Marcelo Brozović, had the game of his young career Monday night as the Croatian U-21 team took on Switzerland in Lugano in Euro 2015 qualifying. Croatia came into the match against the group favorites with a perfect 3-0 record, knowing that a win would put them in pole position to top the group and qualify for the final … [Read more...] about Brozović double keeps U-21’s perfect
Rakitić out, Kovačić heading to Switzerland
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Although Croatia is surely playoff bound, even with a loss to Scotland on Tuesday, it will be interesting to see what lineup manager Igor Štimac comes up with as Ivan Rakitić has been ruled out due to injury and captain Darijo Srna returns from a yellow card suspension. 19 year-old Inter Milan midfielder Mateo Kovačić, Šime Vrsaljko and Igor Bubnjić will join the U-21 Croatian … [Read more...] about Rakitić out, Kovačić heading to Switzerland
Croatia 99% playoff bound
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The cardiac Croats are at it again. Since their March 2013 qualifiers against Serbia and Wales, which were both victories, Croatia has only earned one point from their next three competitive matches: 1-0 loss to Scotland, 1-1 draw with Serbia and 2-1 loss to Belgium. So instead of their fans booking tickets to next year's World Cup in Brazil, they are now holding their … [Read more...] about Croatia 99% playoff bound
What’s at stake? (pt. 2)
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Barring a complete Belgian (or) Croatian collapse, the Vatreni will be a seeded team in November's UEFA playoff draw for the 2014 World Cup. In FIFA's latest rankings, Croatia dropped two spots to #10, which still keeps them in front of some pretty tough competition. Teams will still shift around with the last round of qualifiers in the next week, but as it stands, this would … [Read more...] about What’s at stake? (pt. 2)
HNL Week 12
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Results for Oct. 4-6, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 0 HNK RIJEKA Dinamo Zagreb temporarily interrupted Rijeka’s Cinderella story on Sunday by dominating play and scoring a last-second goal to take all three points. Rijeka has been turning into the darlings of the HNL during what could be their strongest season to date. The club is just coming off an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 12
Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
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In Rijeka's first ever European home match, Leon Benko and company got Kantrida rocking early as he volleyed home a cross from eight yards out in the 10th minute of play to give Rijeka a 1-0 lead. However, it wouldn't last long against La Liga's Real Betis as a failed clearance attempt gave Cedric a second chance at goal in the 14th minute. From just outside the box, the Betis … [Read more...] about Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
Champions League Day 2
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Mario Mandžukić was given the night off, staying on the bench, as Bayern Munich steam rolled Manchester City 3-1 Wednesday night in Manchester. Goals from Ribery, Muller and Robben gave reigning Champions League title holders Bayern complete control before Alvaro Negredo added a late 79th minute goal to break up the shutout. With the win, Bayern lead Group D by three … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 2
