Croatia takes on a tricky Macedonian side on Friday from Skopje in World Cup 2014 qualifying. This will be the third match for the Vatreni, already defeating Macedonia by a narrow 1-0 margin in Zagreb and dueling out the Belgians to a 1-1 draw in Brussels back in September. Surely, Croatia should earn all three points in this match but Macedonia proved themselves less than a … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Macedonia- A Look In
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FIFA 13: No Croatia?
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Written by Vedran Ćavara Seemingly back from the dead, I've returned to you my fellow Croatians! I've been a busy boy with work, school and other projects, but expect more pieces from me this fall and winter! If you are a soccer fan, you surely have tried the EA Sports offering FIFA. Whether you have played the World Cup version, any of the yearly … [Read more...] about FIFA 13: No Croatia?
The Life of Luka Modrić (en Español)
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Luka Modrić has come a long way to where he is today at Real Madrid. The following mini documentary shows Luka's rise from war-torn Zadar (where he was born and raised) to a failed trial at Hajduk Split, his domination at Mostar and Dinamo Zagreb, all the way to his mega transfers to Tottenham, and now, Real Madrid. It's a solid 17-minute documentary which is narrated in … [Read more...] about The Life of Luka Modrić (en Español)
HNL Report Week 10/KHL Medveščak News (Updated!)
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Results for September 28 - 30, 2012 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 1 HNK HAJDUK Photo: gnkdinamo.hr The vječni derbi ended in favor of the home side at Maksimir on Saturday as Dinamo Zagreb defeated their their heated rivals from the south, Hajduk Split. Dinamo is now eight points ahead of Hajduk on the league table and shows no signs of slowing … [Read more...] about HNL Report Week 10/KHL Medveščak News (Updated!)
HNL REPORT WEEK 9/KHL MEDVEŠČAK UPDATE
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Results for September 21 - 23, 2012 HNK RIJEKA 3 - 0 GNK DINAMO Photo: gnkdinamo.hr The bijeli pakao was just too much for Dinamo Zagreb on Saturday. Rijeka had 9,000 strong at their backs in the stands and came with every intentions of earning three points. That’s exactly what they did. For the first time since October 11, 2011, Dinamo lost … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT WEEK 9/KHL MEDVEŠČAK UPDATE
New Campaign, Same Results: Dinamo Falls to Porto in Opening Match
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Photo: gnkdinamo.hr An all too familiar start to the Champions League campaign for Dinamo Zagreb today as they fell 2-0 to Porto at Maksimir in front of a crowd that did not break 5,000. The loss was not all bad. In fact, it gave me some hope for Dinamo in a sense that though they may not be a Champions League team, they did not get embarrassed either...yet. Sound … [Read more...] about New Campaign, Same Results: Dinamo Falls to Porto in Opening Match
HNL REPORT WEEK 8/KHL MEDVEŠČAK UPDATE
By 34 CommentsResults for September 14 - 16, 2012 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 0 - 0 NK OSIJEK Photo: gnkdinamo.hr Dinamo drop points in a draw for the second time this year, this time to a stubborn team from Osijek who denied Dinamo a goal. Both clubs picked up a point in the scoreless draw, but it was critical for Dinamo to take all three points as Slaven Belupo … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT WEEK 8/KHL MEDVEŠČAK UPDATE
Ćorluka out, may need surgery
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Photo:Net.hr Vedran Corluka's achilles injury, which he sustained in the waning minutes of Croatia's World Cup 2014 qualifier versus Macedonia, may be worse than we initially thought. He refused to play against Belgium this past Tuesday and reports out of Croatia are saying that Ćarli will head to Finland this week to see an achilles specialist. It is unknown how long he … [Read more...] about Ćorluka out, may need surgery
Croatia without an identity in Belgium
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Photo: Sportske Novosti Written by Ante Ražov Croatia took an early advantage in Brussels. Ivan Perišić finished off a cross from Mandžukić that was partially deflected and unable to be cleared by Belgium. Perišić calmly tucked the failed clearance away to give the Vatreni a 1-0 lead only six minutes into the game. With Hrvatska leading away in a World Cup … [Read more...] about Croatia without an identity in Belgium
