Written by Nepoznat As the 2014 World Cup draw for Brazil approaches, it's worth noting that there are both good and bad with each draw scenario. Ahh, yes the old adage is true that we must take the good with the bad; the yin with the yang, if you will. So what are some of the pros and cons regarding the draw for next year's World Cup? Below are … [Read more...] about World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons
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Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Slaven, Istra head to Semis; Dinamo Dominates Hajduk
By 17 CommentsCROATIAN CUP QUARTERFINAL RESULTS The Croatian Cup tournament has reached the quarter finals, and competition is heating up. NK Istra 1961 and NK Zadar started their quarterfinal tie on Nov. 26 in Pula where Istra came out victorious with a 1-0 win thanks to a goal from Tomislav Havojić in the 41st minute. The return leg on Tuesday in Zadar did not go … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Slaven, Istra head to Semis; Dinamo Dominates Hajduk
World Cup audible: 11.11% Croatian doom
By 132 CommentsFIFA made an extreme move on Tuesday regarding this Friday's World Cup draw which will take place at Noon (ET). Originally, the lowest ranked European team, France, was scheduled to join African and South American teams in Pot B to to help continental balance for the group stage draw of the World Cup. Since nine unseeded European teams qualified for the World Cup, … [Read more...] about World Cup audible: 11.11% Croatian doom
The Croatians are coming!
By 44 CommentsIt wasn't pretty. It wasn't pretty at all. But in the end, Croatia made it to the World Cup in Brazil. How did they do it? In the most unimpressive fashion ever. The only teams Croatia beat during qualifying were Macedonia (2x), Wales (2x), Serbia and Iceland. They lost to Scotland not once, but twice and were held scoreless in Iceland during their first playoff … [Read more...] about The Croatians are coming!
The Homeland has heard us (17 to go)
By 81 CommentsLate Monday afternoon, Croatian media outlets 24Sata and Večernji List reported on our (CroatianSports.com) Joe Šimunić campaign and how we would like to raise $5000 to pay the fine he received for chanting "ZA DOM SPREMNI" to fans at Maksimir after Croatia's 2-0 win over Iceland to book their spot at the World Cup in Brazil. Does Joe need the money to pay the fine? NO. … [Read more...] about The Homeland has heard us (17 to go)
HNL Week 17 – Rain Postpones Several Matches
By 3 CommentsResults for Nov. 22-24, 2013 NK ISTRA 1961 - GNK DINAMO ZAGREB POSTPONED The captains of Dinamo and Istra met with head referee for a short time prior to the match in Pula on Saturday afternoon and unanimously decided that the field was in no condition to be used. Heavy rains soaked the field and left it in a muddy mess that deterred the players from … [Read more...] about HNL Week 17 – Rain Postpones Several Matches
Fan Zone: Allen at Veslo (New York)
By 153 CommentsAllen Outraged meets fellow CroatianSports.com personality Croatia vs. Antwerp at Veslo in Astoria, New York for the Croatia vs. Iceland World Cup playoff Tuesday. Allen wasn't so 'outraged' this time around as Croatia qualified for the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Iceland. If anyone else has videos/pictures from watching the game, please send them to … [Read more...] about Fan Zone: Allen at Veslo (New York)
Exhale: Croatia going to World Cup!
By 593 CommentsThey did it the hard way, but Croatia is going to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil! We can all exhale now after one of the worst qualifying campaigns in team history. It started off hot but the 1-0 loss to Scotland at Maksimir put the team into a downward spiral. Tuesday night, playing with 10-men for over half the match, Croatia held Iceland scoreless and added an … [Read more...] about Exhale: Croatia going to World Cup!
Cardiac Croats leave it for the end
By 121 CommentsWell, we're definitely getting our money's worth with this Croatian team. For a second straight qualifying campaign, Croatia will require a two-legged playoff tie in order to make it to the big dance. But unlike Turkey two years ago, this one's a bit different. Croatia crushed Turkey 3-0 on the road in 2011 and all but ended the tie before the two teams even stepped … [Read more...] about Cardiac Croats leave it for the end