Rijeka balked in Zagreb Sunday losing 3-1 to Lokomotiva, which gives the HNL top spot to Dinamo with four matches remaining in the season. Dinamo now carry a 1-point lead on Rijeka going into their May 5th match against each other in Rijeka. A draw is now a positive result for Dinamo as opposed to the other way around before this weekend kicked off. Lokomotiva 3-1 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32: Lokomotiva Shock Rijeka, Dinamo Back On Top!
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Ivanušec Scores From 18 Yards Out!
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Luka Ivanušec scored from the top of the box Thursday night and was given MOTM honors with an 8.7 FOTMOB rating in a 3-1 Feyenoord victory over Go Ahead Eagles. Ivanušec now has two goals, four assists in 21 Eredivise matches this season. Should Ivanušec be the starting left-winger at Euro 2024 over a 70% Ivan Perišić? … [Read more...] about Ivanušec Scores From 18 Yards Out!
Šuker Opens “Top Bar & Restaurant” In Las Vegas
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Davor Šuker is now a restaurant owner! The greatest Croatian goal scorer of all time (45 goals in 69 matches) is opening a Croatian restaurant on Tropicana Blvd in Sin City, CroatiaWeek reports. Top Bar & Restaurant says it is the first and only Croatian cuisine restaurant in Las Vegas and the entire West Coast, serving authentic Croatian dishes, desserts and … [Read more...] about Šuker Opens “Top Bar & Restaurant” In Las Vegas
Euro 2024 Hot Take: Play Kova As The 6, Bench Brozović
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Would you play Kovačić as the CDM #6 behind Modrić to open up an additional offensive slot for Kramarić or Majer? To do so, Dalić would have to bench Brozović. In Croatia's last 19 tournament matches (Euro 2020, World Cup 2022, Nations League 2024), the Vatreni are only scoring 1.26 goals/game in the first 90 minutes of each match. Scoring is a problem...so something has to … [Read more...] about Euro 2024 Hot Take: Play Kova As The 6, Bench Brozović
Croatians Around Europe 30: Stanišić Keeps Leverkusen Undefeated With 97′ Header
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Josip Stanišić headed home a 97th minute corner kick to keep Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated Bundesliga season alive in a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Stanišić flicked home the header from a tight angle to keep Leverkusen's 45-game unbeaten run alive as they inch towards an "Invincibles" season in the Bundesliga with four matches remaining, ESPN reports. Leverkusen are … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 30: Stanišić Keeps Leverkusen Undefeated With 97′ Header
HNL Round 31: Rijeka Keep 2-Point Advantage On Dinamo
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Dinamo closed the gap on Rijeka with their game in hand earlier in the week; beating Varaždin 2-1. With both clubs winning on Sunday, Rijeka will keep their 2-point advantage on Dinamo going into the last five matches of the HNL season. Marko Pjaca scored the game winner for Rijeka in a 3-0 win over Gorica with a header from hip height. Pjaca now has five goals, five assists in … [Read more...] about HNL Round 31: Rijeka Keep 2-Point Advantage On Dinamo
Livaković Blocks 2 Shots In Shootout, Fenerbahce Lose To Olympiakos
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What a weird week it has been for Croatians from the penalty spot. Modrić, Kovačić, Budimir all miss. What's the deal? On the bright side, Dominik Livaković saved 2/5 shots from the penalty spot for Fenerbahce Thursday night in a UEFA Conference League quarterfinals loss to Olympiakos. Not the result Fenerbahce were looking for but anytime your goalie can save 40% of the … [Read more...] about Livaković Blocks 2 Shots In Shootout, Fenerbahce Lose To Olympiakos
Modrić, Kovačić Both Miss In Penalty Kick Shootout As Real Madrid Survive City, Will Play Bayern Munich Next In CL Semis!
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Joško Gvardiol played the full 120 minutes of Manchester City's 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid Wednesday night, however, it was Modrić and Kovačić who made huge impacts on the match during their cameos; both missing their spot kicks in the shootout session. Modrić came on for Toni Kroos in the 79th minute of play and finished out the last 30 minutes of the match … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić Both Miss In Penalty Kick Shootout As Real Madrid Survive City, Will Play Bayern Munich Next In CL Semis!
Did Ante Budimir Attempt The Worst Penalty Kick In History?
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Look, Ante Budimir is having an absolutely spectacular season in La Liga this season at Osasuna. The guy has 16 goals in 30 matches. But his Monday night penalty kick gaffe will go down as one of the worst taken kicks from the spot...maybe ever. It's so bad that it's good. We should all laugh about it now and hopefully Budimir can laugh about it sooner than later. Budimir … [Read more...] about Did Ante Budimir Attempt The Worst Penalty Kick In History?
