Luka Modrić got his first Serie A start of the season Friday night in a 2-0 AC Milan victory over Venezia. Modrić played 74 minutes and was given a poor 5.5 rating from SempreMilan. " I would assume he’s still not back in prime physical condition, so that can maybe be used as an excuse, but he looked a little bit rusty if I’m completely honest. There were some poor … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 2: Gvardiol Assists In City Win, Baturina G/A For Como, Matanović MOTM With Goal In Freiburg Win
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Dinamo & Hajduk European Opponents Revealed
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The draws for the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League have been completed. Dinamo Zagreb's UEL opponents: Pot 1 - Bayer Leverkusen (H), AZ Alkmaar (A) | Pot 2 - Anderlecht (H), Stade Rennais (A) | Pot 3 - Sturm Graz (H), Sunderland (A) | Pot 4 - NEC Nijmegen (H), Hapoel Be'er Sheva (A) Tough draw for the reigning champions. The ONLY games where they can … [Read more...] about Dinamo & Hajduk European Opponents Revealed
Hajduk Split Is Back In Europe!
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Hajduk Split beat Raków Częstochowa 3-2 away in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off round. Ron Raci opened the scoring in the very first minute of the match. But typically, Hajduk wasn't able to hold on to or double that lead despite having some good looks on goal. Diaby scored the equaliser from the penalty spot in the 61st minute. Hajduk would again take the … [Read more...] about Hajduk Split Is Back In Europe!
Hajduk’s Biggest Game In Years
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Sixteen years. That's how long Split has waited for a proper European night, the kind where the group stage is on the line rather than just another summer qualifier that ends in a whimper before 'Velika Gospa'. Hajduk Split is currently preparing for the 2nd leg vs. Rakow Czestochowa in the UEFA Conference League Play-off, which could see Hajduk enter the proper phase of a … [Read more...] about Hajduk’s Biggest Game In Years
HNL Week 4: Dinamo, Hajduk Cruise As Rudeš Finally Get On The Board!
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The 4th round of the Supersport HNL saw a bunch of goals yet again, averaging 4 goals per game across the round. All the home sides - Rudeš, Slaven, Dinamo, Rijeka and Hajduk beat their travelling opponents to get their new three points. The biggest shock of the weekend came immediately on Friday... Rudeš 4-1 Lokomotiva: Rudeš WIN! Rudeš (4-3-1-2): Rogić - Unušić, Celjak, … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4: Dinamo, Hajduk Cruise As Rudeš Finally Get On The Board!
Croatians Around Europe 1: GOALS GALORE! Gvardiol Winner, Segečić Free Kick, Perišić Double!
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Joško Gvardiol was the hero for Manchester City Sunday afternoon after sliding home a 91' shot to beat Bournemouth 2-1. The play was initially flagged for offside, but after VAR, the goal stood. Gvardiol received a 7.6 SofaScore rating for his efforts while Manchester Evening news was a bit more critical with a 5/10 rating: "He wasn't as sharp defensively as he needed to be but … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 1: GOALS GALORE! Gvardiol Winner, Segečić Free Kick, Perišić Double!
Dinamo Blow 2-0 1st Leg Champions League Lead vs. Viking
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Dinamo looked golden to start their Champions League playoff round against Norwegian champions Viking Tuesday night at Maksimir. Beljo and Lisica both scored inside of 10 minutes and it looked as if Dinamo could run away with this one. Instead, two Viking goal (one from a Dinamo defensive blunder) put them back in the tie to force a 2-2 draw in Croatia. Now, both clubs have … [Read more...] about Dinamo Blow 2-0 1st Leg Champions League Lead vs. Viking
Croatia’s Adidas Kits: UNLOCKED!
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The Croatia U16s sported the new Adidas home kits this week. It is officially the end of a 25-year Nike deal that will see our beloved Vatreni shift kit makers, which to many, has been wanted for years. Consensus: they look great! However, per the 24Sata picture, we can't quite make out the entire picture and what the socks look like on the home kit. Would they look better … [Read more...] about Croatia’s Adidas Kits: UNLOCKED!
HNL Week 3: Varaždin, Osijek Continue To Win!
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The third round of the SuperSport HNL was another good weekend filled with goals, fewer than before but with some dramatic games. Dinamo, Istra, Osijek, and Varaždin all won their home games, whilst Hajduk beat Gorica at the death away from home before a big first leg in the Conference League play-off on Thursday. So, let's get into the games. Dinamo 4-0 Rudeš: Rock, Paper, … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Varaždin, Osijek Continue To Win!
