Croatia

TEAM CSR would like to thank the 20 Croatian fans that came out to Alpine Village Wednesday afternoon for the Croatia-Ireland friendly. It was a great showing for a midweek game and we hope to continue our presence at the Torrance, Ca-based German restaurant and bar. … [Read more...] about CROATIA-IRELAND RECAP FROM ALPINE VILLAGE

DRAGO SOPTA/CROPIX: IT WAS A FRUSTRATING DAY FOR CROATIA IN IRELAND There's not much to say after that Croatia-Ireland friendly. Not much happened. The ball was kicked around and Croatia couldn't put any quality chances on frame. Ivan Perišić was left on the bench and Niko Kranjčar squandered two chances in front of the net. Ivica Olić is nowhere near top form and Darijo … [Read more...] about CROATIA PLAY SNOOZE-FEST IN IRELAND

CROATIA U-20 GOALIE MATEJ DELAČ SHOWED MORE EMOTION AFTER THE GUATEMALA LOSS THAN THE WHOLE TEAM DID DURING THE ENTIRE TOURNEMANT First, Croatia lose to Saudi Arabia. Then they got crushed by a better Nigeria side. But losing 1-0 to Guatemala? It's obvious the U-20 Croatia side was not mentally prepared for this tournament. They can blame not having their best players; and … [Read more...] about CROATIA CRASH, GIFT GUATEMALA PASS

After a 2-0 loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening match of Group D play, Croatia's U-20 team once again failed to impress against a much stronger Nigerian side at the 2011 Under-20 World Cup. Hajduk defender, but current Karlovac loanee Mario Tičinović, had a horrific game as he stood in 'no man's land' to keep Nigeria's Kayode onside for an easy tap-in past Croatian keeper Matej … [Read more...] about YOUNG GUNS SINKING IN COLUMBIA

After absolutely dominating the match for the first 20 minutes through possession and chances, Croatia fell asleep and finall conceded a Saudi Arabia goal in the 54', after going into halftime scoreless. Croatian goalie and Chelsea FC property Matej Delač was lucky not to have been called for a penalty in the box during the first half as he clumsily brought down a Saudi player … [Read more...] about MLADI VATRENI STUMBLE IN WC OPENER

THANKS RONALDO CSR's own Ante BBB has jinxed Croatia, not only with Serbia, but with the 'Group of Death'. Going into the last pot, Group A was the one to avoid. Now Croatia must get past the Serbs in two emotionally driven matches where supporters will undoubtedly be on their worst behavior. Hopefully what happened in Italy with the Serbs doesn't occur again with Croatia on … [Read more...] about RONALDO DRAWS CROATIA WITH SERBIA, IN GROUP OF DEATH