Almost a third of the way through the season, LASK’s Marin Ljubičić continues to prove his nose for goal as he bags two in today’s match versus Austria Klagenfurt. This puts his tally to nine goals and two assists in 10 league matches, as well as the four he scored in his two Austrian cup appearances. Ljubičić has recorded a goal contribution every 51 minutes this season, an … [Read more...] about Has Marin Ljubičić Earned His Ticket To Qatar?
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Luka Sučić: The Firepower Croatians Have Waited For
By 49 CommentsLuka Sućić is 20 years old. Let me repeat that. Luka Sučič is ONLY 20 years old. Yet, I received texts from Croatian buddies yesterday during the Dinamo-Salzburg match saying: "How has Sučič not scored against Dinamo in 2 games?" "Sučić didn't take the game over versus Dinamo." "How did Sučić not score that?" (after rocking the crossbar) The kid is starting in … [Read more...] about Luka Sučić: The Firepower Croatians Have Waited For
Dinamo Draw Salzburg 1-1 As Bočkaj’s 90′ Shot Rattles Off The Crossbar At Maksimir
By 68 CommentsPetar Bočkaj was three inches away from preventing another gut-wrenching result for Dinamo against Salzburg in the Champions League. Sure, a 1-1 draw against Luka Sučić's Austrian champs doesn't sound so bad, but considering the chances the Modri had, they really should've escaped with all three points. Dinamo held the ball for 56% of the match, and tallied 14 total shots - … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Salzburg 1-1 As Bočkaj’s 90′ Shot Rattles Off The Crossbar At Maksimir
OFFICIAL! Croatia Grouped With Wales, Armenia, Turkey, Latvia In EURO 2024 Qualifying
By 71 CommentsCroatia have been grouped with 🏴Wales, 🇦🇲Armenia, 🇹🇷Turkey and 🇱🇻Latvia in EURO 2024 qualifying! Top-2 teams in group automatically join hosts, Germany, for the final 24-man tournament in the summer of 2024. On initial glance, Croatia should have no problem with this group, let alone not finish top-two. The Vatreni avoided much tougher sides from Pot 2, which included … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL! Croatia Grouped With Wales, Armenia, Turkey, Latvia In EURO 2024 Qualifying
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #8: Čolak Nets Brace In Rangers Win; Modrić, Kovačić Assist; Musa Scores 1st Goal For Benfica
By 38 CommentsIs Antonio Čolak playing in a top-5 European league? Not even close. But is he scoring regularly for Rangers in Scotland, who are without question, a top-2 team in the league? He sure is! Čolak scored two more goals for Rangers on Saturday in a 4-0 victory over St. Mirren. He received a 9.1 rating from FOTMOB and was given 'Man of the Match' honors for his efforts. In the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #8: Čolak Nets Brace In Rangers Win; Modrić, Kovačić Assist; Musa Scores 1st Goal For Benfica
EURO 2024 Qualifying Draw Takes Place Sunday 6AM (ET)
By 39 CommentsThe EURO 2024 qualifying draw takes place this Sunday, October 9th at 6AM (ET). It can be streamed live on UEFA.com. Croatia finished with the second best record in UEFA Nations League this campaign - only behind the Dutch - which ensures them a Pot 1 seeding as well as a 5-team group in qualifying. Because the Vatreni will play Nations League semifinals next June during … [Read more...] about EURO 2024 Qualifying Draw Takes Place Sunday 6AM (ET)
Silly Foul From Moharrami Sees Dinamo Fall 1-0 To Salzburg On Penalty Kick
By 71 CommentsDinamo Zagreb lost a tough one in Austria Wednesday night as a draw would have been considered a huge moral (and table) boost. Red Bull Salzburg had more chances on goal but it was a 2nd half penalty that would separate the sides as Dinamo currently sit last place in a tight Champions League group. Next Tuesday's matchup in Zagreb between the two sides should be treated as … [Read more...] about Silly Foul From Moharrami Sees Dinamo Fall 1-0 To Salzburg On Penalty Kick
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #7: Perišić Average In North London Derby As Kramarić, Ljubičić Both Score During Quiet Weekend For Croatians
By 88 CommentsIvan Perišić has a below average performance (for his standards) in his first North London Derby as Spurs fall 3-1 to top of the league Arsenal. In 71 minutes of play, Perišić recorded 11 passes and 1 key pass. Mateo Kovačić plays the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace. Andrej Kramarić scores Hoffenheim's only goal in a 1-1 draw against … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #7: Perišić Average In North London Derby As Kramarić, Ljubičić Both Score During Quiet Weekend For Croatians
Can Oršić Play The Striker Role For Croatia???
By 93 CommentsWritten by Slavonac From Canada Mislav Oršić has caught fire with Dinamo Zagreb this season and although it has taken him a few weeks to gain some momentum, he’s proven once again that he can score BIG goals in BIG games. So far, Oršić has scored five goals in eight Champions League games while tallying six goals in 10 HNL matches. Oršić has bagged goals against AC Milan, … [Read more...] about Can Oršić Play The Striker Role For Croatia???