Round 11 of the 2021-22 Prva Liga season was nothing short of exciting. 25 goals were scored in the 5 matches played during the weekend, including Dinamo Zagreb’s 8-0 blowout over last place Hrvatski Dragovoljac and Rijeka’s thrilling 6-3 victory over Istra 1961. Sitting in 7th place, Šibenik hosted 5th placed Gorica to open the round. Gorica’s 20 year-old Croatian … [Read more...] about HNL Week 11: Dinamo Win BIG
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Croatians Around Europe VI: Perišić, Gvardiol With Perfect Assists; Pašalić Scores
By 42 CommentsIvan Perišić assisted on Inter Milan's equalizer against Sassuolo on Saturday as the reigning Italian champions came back to win 2-1. Perišić placed an absolutely perfect 'one bouncer' pass from the sideline to the head of Edin Dzeko. The cross was right on the 6-yard box which made the Sassuolo keeper stay home on the play. Marcelo Brozović played 90 minutes of the match … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VI: Perišić, Gvardiol With Perfect Assists; Pašalić Scores
Dinamo Crush Genk 3-0 In Europa League With A Goal From Ivanušec, 2 Penalties From Petković
By 18 CommentsAfter a 2-0 loss to West Ham at Maksimir two weeks ago, Dinamo Zagreb rebounded in a huge way with a 3-0 victory in Belgium vs. Genk. Luka Ivanušec got the party started in the 10th minute with patience in front of goal before he struck home. Mislav Oršić would bang a finely tuned shot off the crossbar before striker Bruno Petković converted a slow and cheeky penalty in 1st … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crush Genk 3-0 In Europa League With A Goal From Ivanušec, 2 Penalties From Petković
THE FIX IS IN? AC Milan-Atletico Madrid Finish With Wild PK Call
By 7 CommentsWhat would King Bronk say? I think we all know. In case you missed it in Champions League earlier in the week, AC Milan was absolutely hosed by an injury time penalty call that allowed Atletico Madrid to steal a 2-1 victory at San Siro. Luis Suarez converted the 97th minute penalty and the rest is history. But come on! How do you call that a handball? The ball flicked … [Read more...] about THE FIX IS IN? AC Milan-Atletico Madrid Finish With Wild PK Call
Roko Šimić: The Croatian Erling Haaland
By 23 CommentsTowering at 6 feet 3 inches tall and having just turned 18, Roko Šimić is the next big Croatian striker talent. Working his way up through the Lokomotiva Zagreb youth ranks, Šimić finally got his debut last season and has since competed in 25 matches (starting 15) for the Lokosi. Although he only scored 4 goals, he had many convincing performances and led the line on a very … [Read more...] about Roko Šimić: The Croatian Erling Haaland
Champions League Week 2: Absolutely Nothing Happened
By 28 CommentsTuesday Matches: Luka Modrić comes off the bench in the 66' as FC Sheriff shock Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu Ivan Perišić comes off the bench in the 81' and Marcelo Brozović plays 55 minutes as Inter Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk play out 0-0 draw Ante Rebić starts for AC Milan but is subbed out in 34' (tactical - 10 men) as Atletico Madrid win 2-1 on last second Luis … [Read more...] about Champions League Week 2: Absolutely Nothing Happened
Halilović Scores Winner, Can He Climb The Ladder Back To The Croatian National Team?
By 30 CommentsThe Alen Halilović hype-train has left the station! Again. The 25 year-old is already becoming a Reading fan favorite, scoring once and assisting twice in his first four starts for the club, which is currently in the English 2nd Division. Halilović scored the game-winning goal against Middlesbrough on Saturday, and was the highest rated player on the pitch. Halilović has … [Read more...] about Halilović Scores Winner, Can He Climb The Ladder Back To The Croatian National Team?
Croatians Around Europe V: Kramarić Scores 1st Goal Of Bundesliga Season, Sučić Assists Twice
By 49 CommentsAndrej Kramarić finally got back on the scoresheet for Hoffenheim when he equalized against Wolfsburg in 1st half injury time for his first Bundesliga goal of the season. Krama found a loose ball in the box following a corner and cooly headed it home under the crossbar. Hoffenheim would beat Wolfsburg 3-1. This goal was a long time coming as Kramarić has been cold to start the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe V: Kramarić Scores 1st Goal Of Bundesliga Season, Sučić Assists Twice
Super-Sub Heroics From Marko “The Joker” Pjaca…Again
By 24 CommentsThe 26 year old winger has now bagged 2 goals in his last 2 matches (29 total minutes played) as a super sub for Italian club Torino. Replacing fellow Croat, Josip Brekalo, Pjaca has been a different beast lately. His combination of smarts, size and skill have allowed him to perform dominantly in recent times. The sample size of a mere 29 minutes is quite small, but might this … [Read more...] about Super-Sub Heroics From Marko “The Joker” Pjaca…Again