Photo: Drago Sopta/CroPix Time to buckle up those seatbelts! In less than 36 hours, Croatia will face Turkey in their 1st leg Euro 2012 playoff encounter from Istanbul. One team will play amongst Europe's elite next summer while the other ponders what went wrong. If history serves itself, the first leg (just as in Champions League knockout matches) should be a … [Read more...] about 90 Minutes in Istanbul
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“The HIPPO” Submits “The SNAKE”
By 2 CommentsPhoto: UFC.ca Anthony Perosh takes down Cyrille Diabate On Saturday night at UFC 138 the Croatian “Aussie” left the octagon as the victor via 2nd submission over Cyrille “The Snake” Diabate. The 39 year old Croatian proved tonight he has one of the slickest ground games in the UFC light heavyweight division. The victory ensures that his victory over Tom Blackledge was … [Read more...] about “The HIPPO” Submits “The SNAKE”
14th Round HNL Results
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Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 NK Zagreb Photo: Damir Krajac/CROPIX Šimunić (C) being clobbered by Zagreb players Dinamo Zagreb returned to their fine domestic form on Saturday, defeating city rivals NK Zagreb, after yet another Champions League thumping earlier in the week at the hands of Ajax. In a hard fought Zagreb derby, all Dinamo needed for victory was an eighth minute … [Read more...] about 14th Round HNL Results
Watch For The “Hippo”
By 21 CommentsPhoto: Sherdog Anthony “Hippo” Perosh Saturday, a less well known Croatian fighter will step into the Octagon at UFC 138 versus Cyrille “The Snake” Diabate. His name is Anthony “Hippo” Perosh of Sydney, Australia. You may recognize the name as a former opponent and training partner of Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović, but Perosh is an established MMA and BJJ practitioner in his … [Read more...] about Watch For The “Hippo”
What’s In A Song?
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Screenshot Four tamburaša await Dinamo in Zagreb after their loss Dinamo Zagreb returned to Croatia Wednesday night after a disappointing 4-0 Champions League loss to Ajax in Amsterdam. To their surprise, they weren't met by a mob of angry fans, rather a group of four tamburaša. As Dinamo entered the terminal in Zagreb, led by their fearless general manager Zdravko … [Read more...] about What’s In A Song?
Farewell To A Croatian Legend
By 12 CommentsSaturday October 29th, 2011 at UFC 137 Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović stepped into the octagon for the last time against Roy “Big Country” Nelson. This date should be marked in Croatian sports history as the last time we see the Croatian legend step into a professional mixed martial arts fight. Unfortunately, Mirko did not leave the sport with a victory. “I want to fight like … [Read more...] about Farewell To A Croatian Legend
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XI*
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SCOTLAND Jelavić converts penalty for Rangers Nikica Jelavić played the full 90 minutes for Rangers on Saturday and converted a 69th minute penalty kick against Aberdeen to give the Scottish giants the full three points on the day. Jelavić put a tough ball through the box as he slid across the penalty area which followed with a foul and a Rangers penalty. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XI*
Filipović vs. Nelson Showdown
By 34 CommentsPhoto: Dana White Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović (27-9-2, 4-5 UFC) will take on Roy “Big Country” Nelson (15-6, 2-2 UFC) this Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada at UFC 137. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović Photo: Crocop.tk Strengths: K1 level striking, Great take down defense and Experience. Weaknesses: Age, Susceptible to knock out, Unwillingness to pull the trigger, … [Read more...] about Filipović vs. Nelson Showdown
Eduardo Double Sends Shakhtar into Quarters
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Photo: Shakhtar.com Eduardo (11) scores in the 9th minute vs. Dynamo In a heated battle amongst Ukrainian foes, Dynamo Kyiv hosted Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 Wednesday night. Both Darijo Srna and Eduardo got the start for Shakhtar with the Croatians connecting for the opening goal in just the ninth minute of play. Srna crossed the ball from the … [Read more...] about Eduardo Double Sends Shakhtar into Quarters
