CSR & FRIENDS OUTSIDE SCORPIO IN ASTORIA,NY Three weeks ago, TEAM CSR (Ante Kvartuč, Denis Svirčić, Dennis Fistonić) travelled to New York City to catch Croatia's opening Euro 2012 qualifiers against Latvia and Greece with the boys from Long Island at Scorpio Bar in Astoria. It was great to finally meet Ivica, Krešo, Allen and Robert Uvanović in the flesh; as well as … [Read more...] about CSR IN NEW YORK
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CROATIA EARN DISAPPOINTING DRAW VS. GREECE
By 82 CommentsWILL IT BE ANOTHER LONG QUALIFING CAMPAIGN FOR BILIĆ? Although it felt like a loss to most Croatians watching the match on Tuesday against Greece, remember that Croatia is still in fantastic shape to top the group. The Vatreni dominated a defensive Greek side at Maksimir with possession and shots Tuesday night. However, Croatia only turned up the tempo for the first few … [Read more...] about CROATIA EARN DISAPPOINTING DRAW VS. GREECE
CROATIA-GREECE @ MAKSIMIR
By 53 CommentsSRNA NOT FEELIN' THE FIST PUMP FROM EDUARDO After a 3-0 trumping over Latvia on Friday, the Vatreni will take on fellow Group F contenders Greece this Tuesday at Maksimir in Zagreb. The 2004 Euro champions shockingly drew at home against Georgia 1-1 this past week making them look extremely vulnerable. Croatia can set their precedence on the group with a win against Greece on … [Read more...] about CROATIA-GREECE @ MAKSIMIR
CROATIA-SERBIA DOUBLEHEADER
By 16 CommentsIVAN PERIŠIĆ(4) DOUBLES THE FUN VS. SERBIA The Croatian U-21 squad ended their Euro 2011 qualification campaign on Saturday with a 2-2 draw in Serbia. After going down early in the game, Club Brugge midfielder Ivan Perišić scored two goals (12', 31') to put Croatia on their way into the final playoff round. However, Serbia scored with 10 minutes left to force a 2-2 draw. … [Read more...] about CROATIA-SERBIA DOUBLEHEADER
CROATIA-LATVIA MATCH RECAP
By 21 CommentsCroatia easily wrapped up a 3-0 win in Latvia Friday night with goals from Mladen Petrić, Ivica Olić and Darijo Srna. Even though the Vatreni couldn't break Latvia's 'Mourinho-like' bunker defense in the first 40 minutes of the game, they made up for it with a goal from Petrić right before halftime and another one from Olić minutes after the break. Croatia controlled tempo and … [Read more...] about CROATIA-LATVIA MATCH RECAP
A NEW CHAPTER: CROATIA-LATVIA
By 34 CommentsBILIĆ' PROPOSED STARTING XI Croatia start their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign this Friday, as they travel to Latvia for a 2PM (Eastern) kickoff. The Vatreni will be without midfield magic man Luka Modrić as he rests a nagging groin injury. Anything less than three points from this match would be absolutely disappointing and could unravel manager Slaven Bilić' grasp on the … [Read more...] about A NEW CHAPTER: CROATIA-LATVIA
CSR HEADED TO THE BIG APPLE
By 37 CommentsON TAPE DELAY FROM TIMES SQUARE! Team CSR is leaving the sunny beaches of Southern California behind for the next week to tackle on the obstacles that New York City has to offer. Denis Svirčić, Dennis Fistonić and yours truly, Ante Kvartuč, are headed to Gotham to cover both Croatian Euro 2012 qualifiers, the U-21 match vs. Serbia and the U.S. Open Tennis … [Read more...] about CSR HEADED TO THE BIG APPLE
CROATIA DOUBLEHEADER
By 60 CommentsSRNA STILL SENDING BALLS LIKE A RIGHT WINGER CROATIA-SLOVAKIA PLAY OUT A 1-1 DRAW IN BRATISLAVA The match was absolutely boring and you didn't miss much if you couldn't catch it. Nothing happened in the first half and Croatia started off the second giving up a soft goal to the Slovaks. Jelavić equalized quickly off a corner which barely went off his head for enough … [Read more...] about CROATIA DOUBLEHEADER
YOUNG GUNS REMAIN ON FIRE
By 43 CommentsTHE MLADI HRVATI ARE ON A ROLEThe U-19 Croatia team embarrassed Portugal 5-0 today to lock up a spot in the semifinals of the 2010 European Championships. 19 year-old Freiburg midfielder Zvonko Pamić scored a hat trick on the last day of group play to ensure another match. Croatia will now play tournament hosts France on July 27th. With the semifinal berth, this Croatian squad … [Read more...] about YOUNG GUNS REMAIN ON FIRE