Photo: Bayern Munich It wasn't Friday the 13th, but on this night, Mario Mandžukić bicycled in a 36th minute goal, helping Bayern Munich earn a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg. The bicycle kick makes it 15 goals for him in the Bundesliga this year- good enough to take the lead going into Saturday's games. If that didn't surprise you, as most of Mandžukić's goals come from tap-ins … [Read more...] about Mandžukić bicycles #15, Rakitić heads home
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Dinamo’s Valentine’s Victory
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February 14 is more than just Valentine’s day for many fans of Dinamo Zagreb. It is also a day of victory. A day marked in history when their club was symbolically given back to them after a decade of struggle between the stands and the front office of the club. It is the day when NK Dinamo Zagreb returned. Today marks the 13th anniversary of when love and support for the … [Read more...] about Dinamo’s Valentine’s Victory
Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
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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
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
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In 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
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Photo: 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!
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Written 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
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Lineup: 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
