*Match can be seen on ESPN3 in the United States and on The Score in Canada. Croatia will take their undefeated (5-0-1) World Cup qualifying record against an already eliminated Scotland team this Friday from Maksimir in Zagreb. The Vatreni have only dropped points to co-group A leaders, Belgium, drawing the Belgians 1-1 in Brussels back on September 11th. Although both … [Read more...] about Look for goals galore against Scotland
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Tuesday Night Funnies XXII: Mandza loses medal
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Photo: sports.yahoo.com It has been the Mario Mandžukić show on CroatianSports.com for the past week; and deservedly so. The 27 year-old Croatian striker scored the opening goal in Bayern Munich's 2-1 Champions League Final win over Borussia Dortmund and played the last 30 minutes of the DFB Pokal final this past Saturday, where Bayern defeated Stuttgart 3-2 to claim the … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXII: Mandza loses medal
Rise of ‘The Baron’
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Photo: Bayern What a 12 month period it has been for 27 year-old Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić; now dubbed the 'The Baron' in Germany for his aerial prowess. Before even moving to Bayern Munich from Wolfsburg in the summer, Mandžukić finished Euro 2012 with a tournament-high three goals as Croatia missed out on the quarterfinals after only earning one point from games … [Read more...] about Rise of ‘The Baron’
Cilic wins in straight sets to advance to round 3
By 8 CommentsMarin Čilić once again picked up an easy win at Roland Garros, winning his 2nd round match against Nick Kyrgios 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. The 18 year old Aussie, who was admitted to the tournament as a wild-card, was no match for the on-form Čilić, who served superbly, winning 91% of his first service points and winning all of his service games. Marin will face a tougher test in the next … [Read more...] about Cilic wins in straight sets to advance to round 3
French Open Round 1 Recap
By 20 CommentsThe first round of the French Open didn't go quite as planned for Croatia's five players in the singles draw, with only one advancing and two losing to lower seeded players. MEN Marin Cilić was the lone Croat winner in round one, comfortably defeating #102 Philipp Petzschner 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 in a 90 minute match. Marin took advantage of 12 break points on his cruise to … [Read more...] about French Open Round 1 Recap
HNL Week 33: Survival Sunday
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The hunt is on. Not only for teams looking to compete in Europe next season, but also for teams looking to stay alive in the first division. The Eternal Derby marks the last week of the season. This could very well be Ivan Kelava's final match in a blue jersey, with him being rumored for a move to Italy's Udenise. Dinamo and Hajduk are tied at one goal a piece, and RNK … [Read more...] about HNL Week 33: Survival Sunday
Champions League Final: Mandzukić Starts
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Photo: TheGlobeandMail.com Will Mario Mandžukić help Bayern Munich end their Champions League runner-up slump this season or will it be another disappointed Croatian with hands in face after the dust settles at Wembley on Saturday? This will be Bayern's third attempt at the European title in the past four years. Ivica Olić and company were not able to blast through Jose … [Read more...] about Champions League Final: Mandzukić Starts
French Open 2013 Preview
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The 112th running of the French Open kick off this Sunday, May 26th, at the Stade Roland Garros. Maria Sharapova and Rafa Nadal will look to defend their titles from 2012, with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams being the most likely to dethrone them. Croatia has five players in the main draw, and one favorite in the junior tournament. MEN Marin Cilic comes into … [Read more...] about French Open 2013 Preview
Hajduk hold on to take Croatian Cup in Zagreb
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Hajduk Split added another notch to the bedpost on Wednesday by winning their sixth Croatian Cup since the tournament's inception in 1992. This adds to their already 14 other domestic cups that include nine Yugoslav Cups and five Croatian Super Cups. NK Lokomotiva tried to be only the sixth different team to win a Croatian Cup. The tournament has historically been … [Read more...] about Hajduk hold on to take Croatian Cup in Zagreb
