No Casemiro. No problem. Luka Modrić got the start for Real Madrid on Saturday and played 77 minutes in a 4-1 win over Celta Vigo. He netted the game winner in the 41st minute with a wonderful curler from 20 yards out. He later assisted Vini on a perfect through-ball to but the Brazilian on a break away from his own half. Modrić received a 7/10 grade and 'Man of the Match' … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe II: Modrić Scores From 20 Yards Out, Perišić Assists On Spurs Winner, Krama With G+A
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Borna Ćorić Takes Out Nadal, Bautista-Agut, FAA, Norrie On Way To Cincinnati Masters Finals
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Borna Ćorić is cruising in Cincinnati! He took out #7 Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets Friday night, 6-4 6-4, and will now face #9 Englishman Cameron Norrie in the semifinals. After playing only nine professional matches in 2021 due to injury, 25 year-old Borna Ćorić is making a late splash in 2022 as he regains his form. Wednesday night at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 … [Read more...] about Borna Ćorić Takes Out Nadal, Bautista-Agut, FAA, Norrie On Way To Cincinnati Masters Finals
Villareal Cruise To 4-2 Victory After Hajduk Open The Scoring In 2nd Minute
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FINAL SCORE: Hajduk 2-4 Villarreal The Bili started with a bang, as youngster Stipe Biuk tapped in a long shot from Livaja at the second minute of the match. This high was short-lived as Villarreal's response was to put 4 in the back of Kalinić's net and take this game out of reach within the first 45 minutes. Substitute Marco Fossati did well with a last-minute penalty to … [Read more...] about Villareal Cruise To 4-2 Victory After Hajduk Open The Scoring In 2nd Minute
The Čolak Train Is Full Steam Ahead — 4 Goals In 4 Games
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Croatia has not had a striker this consistent in quite some time. With his goal in Champions League qualifying Tuesday night at Ibrox, 29 year-old Antonio Čolak, has now scored in four straight matches. I'm not calling the guy a world beater or anything like that, I'm simply saying, "let's keep our eyes on Čolak this season." Especially with the #9 position a weak spot for … [Read more...] about The Čolak Train Is Full Steam Ahead — 4 Goals In 4 Games
Croatians Around Europe I: Rebić Bangs In Brace To Begin Season, Perišić Assists On Spurs Equalizer At The Death
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New season. Same debate. Ante Rebić started the Serie A season Saturday with two goals in a 4-2 AC Milan victory over Udinese. Rebić is not part of the Croatian national side at this moment as he was kicked off the team following EURO 2020. Rebić and Zlatko Dalić have a broken relationship and it doesn't look to be on the mend anytime soon. With the World Cup three months … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe I: Rebić Bangs In Brace To Begin Season, Perišić Assists On Spurs Equalizer At The Death
Baturina Shines As Dinamo Thrash Hajduk 4-1, Hajduk Insider Shares His Thoughts
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Another exciting edition of the Eternal Derby is in the books! Statistically, Dinamo absolutely dominated the first half of the match with 9 shots and 73% ball possession. Baturina, Ademi, and Špikić created chances from every angle of the pitch, but Petković again struggled to find the back of the net. Hajduk took advantage of Dinamo's poor finishing in the 45+2', as Jani … [Read more...] about Baturina Shines As Dinamo Thrash Hajduk 4-1, Hajduk Insider Shares His Thoughts
Gvardiol Nominated For 2022 Kopa Trophy
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20 year-old defender Joško Gvardiol is among the top-10 nominees for the 2022 Kopa Trophy! The Kopa Trophy is awarded to the best under-21 footballer of the year. In the past, players such as Pedri, Kylian Mbappe, and Matthijs de Ligt have won the prize. Gvardiol is the only true defender included in the top-10 of this year's voting. It is becoming more and more clear … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Nominated For 2022 Kopa Trophy
The Current State Of Croatian Football: Good, Bad, OK???
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As a whole, how is Croatian football doing top to bottom the past few years? I'm not just talking about the Vatreni on the international side of things, but I'm including the entire HNL as well as HNL clubs playing in Europe. Across the board, is Croatian football meeting expectations, exceeding expectations, or not meeting expectations at all for you? Let's start with Luka … [Read more...] about The Current State Of Croatian Football: Good, Bad, OK???
Hajduk Defeat Vitoria (3-2 agg.) To Book Spot vs. Villareal In Final Round Of Conference League Qualifying!
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Hajduk Split are one step closer to Conference League football! After a 3-1 victory at Poljud vs. Vitoria, Hajduk managed to hold onto their aggregate lead in the return leg and progress to the fourth round of UECL qualifying. Although it wasn't the best performance from Hajduk, their defense held strong after conceding a beautiful goal in the fifth minute of leg two. Lovre … [Read more...] about Hajduk Defeat Vitoria (3-2 agg.) To Book Spot vs. Villareal In Final Round Of Conference League Qualifying!
