Croatia takes on a tricky Macedonian side on Friday from Skopje in World Cup 2014 qualifying. This will be the third match for the Vatreni, already defeating Macedonia by a narrow 1-0 margin in Zagreb and dueling out the Belgians to a 1-1 draw in Brussels back in September. Surely, Croatia should earn all three points in this match but Macedonia proved themselves less than a … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Macedonia- A Look In
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FIFA 13: No Croatia?
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Written by Vedran Ćavara Seemingly back from the dead, I've returned to you my fellow Croatians! I've been a busy boy with work, school and other projects, but expect more pieces from me this fall and winter! If you are a soccer fan, you surely have tried the EA Sports offering FIFA. Whether you have played the World Cup version, any of the yearly … [Read more...] about FIFA 13: No Croatia?
Croatians Around Europe *VI*
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ENGLAND Photo: Action Images Nikica Jelavić continued his scoring form going into the international break, heading home a difficult Steven Pienaar deflected shot from a tight angle to equalize for Everton in the 11th minute Saturday for Everton. The goal came only seconds after Wigan's Arouna Koné scored to give Wigan the early lead, with replay showing he was well … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VI*
HNL Report Week 11/KHL Medveščak Report (Updated!)
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Results for October 5 - 7, 2012 NK SLAVEN BELUPO 1 - 4 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Photo: prvaliga.tportal.hr/D.S Dinamo Zagreb defended their top spot in the league by traveling to Koprivnica and defeating Slaven Belupo 4-1 on a stormy Sunday night. Slaven has not beat Dinamo since September 2008. A tremendous thunderstorm overshadowed the beginning of … [Read more...] about HNL Report Week 11/KHL Medveščak Report (Updated!)
Kalinić, Livaja net in Europa League
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Both Nikola Kalinić and Ivan Strinić played the full 90 minutes for Dnipro Thursday night in their 3-2 come from behind victory versus AIK Stockholm. With Dnipro down early, Kalinić received a long down-field pass from Rotan in the 41st minute, took the ball down with a 360-degree trap and then slotted home for the equalizer. It was a well composed goal, one of only few for … [Read more...] about Kalinić, Livaja net in Europa League
CroatianSports.com: Year One
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One year ago today (October 4th), CroatianSoccerReport.com closed its doors to make way for CroatianSports.com, not only expanding our sports reporting, but also giving our readers a more enjoyable experience following Croatian sports in the English language. Alongside long time partner in crime, Denis Svirčić, I (Ante Kvartuč) have made it our duty to not just deliver the … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com: Year One
Dinamo fall in Kiev 2-0
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Wednesday night showed how over their heads Dinamo Zagreb are in the Champions League competition. After losing all six games last campaign and being downed by FC Porto 2-0 in their opening match this year, Dinamo Zagreb once again lost, this time 2-0 to Dynamo Kiev. It was supposed to be a battle of Dinamos for third spot in this group but Kiev showed their superiority over … [Read more...] about Dinamo fall in Kiev 2-0
The Life of Luka Modrić (en Español)
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Luka Modrić has come a long way to where he is today at Real Madrid. The following mini documentary shows Luka's rise from war-torn Zadar (where he was born and raised) to a failed trial at Hajduk Split, his domination at Mostar and Dinamo Zagreb, all the way to his mega transfers to Tottenham, and now, Real Madrid. It's a solid 17-minute documentary which is narrated in … [Read more...] about The Life of Luka Modrić (en Español)
Would you play for her?
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Former Croatia women's international, Tihana Nemčić, is taking over fifth division side NK Viktorija Vojakovac- not as a cheerleader, but as manager. The 24 year-old Nemčić also models on the side. Is this just a publicity stunt or is Nemčić serious about coaching in Croatia? She just recently graduated from the University of Sport in Croatia this past spring. "I am the … [Read more...] about Would you play for her?
