Written by Allen "Outraged" Strk After a lackluster 2-0 victory over Malta in September, Croatia are back in action for two European qualifiers in a 4-day span starting Friday. A trip to Bulgaria and a home game against Azerbaijan awaits Croatia, as they look to continue to gel under manager Niko Kovač. The lingering questions at the holding midfielder and left … [Read more...] about Outraged Observations: The Return of Ivan Perišić
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U-21s take on England for spot at Euro
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As the Croatian senior side takes on Bulgaria and Azerbaijan this week in Euro 2016 qualifying, the U-21's have a home and away playoff with England which will put the winner in the 8-team Euro 2015 tournament next summer. Alen Halilović, Tin Jedvaj, Ante Rebić and company face the England 21's on October 10th in Wolverhampton with the return leg in Vinkovci four days later. … [Read more...] about U-21s take on England for spot at Euro
MaxTV Prva League – Week 11
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Dinamo Zagreb is back on track with a 3-0 win against Lokomotiva on Sunday thanks to a hat trick by Angelio Henriquez. Dinamo was coming off a loss against Slaven Belupo last week and a a tough loss on the road to Celtic in the Europa League. It was important for the team to get back to winning ways. Zoran Mamić made a few changes to the line up compared to the … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva League – Week 11
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 10
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Dinamo Zagreb drew to a disappointing 0-0 draw against last-place Slaven Belupo over the weekend in Koprivnicia. This is the first time Dinamo has been held scoreless in a league match since Oct. 19 away at RNK Split. Elvis Scoria has taken the reigns at Slaven and is hoping to turn the club’s season around. The match was Dinamo’s last chance to prepare for their … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 10
MaxTV Prva Liga – Week Nine
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El Abri Hillel Soudani was the hero on Sunday when Dinamo edged out Rijeka 2-1 in one of the biggest matches of the season. Dinamo has not been able to beat Rijeka in the past three matches, and were looking for redemption when they traveled to Kantrida. Rijeka started the match with a forceful offense, and were clearly going for first blood. Unfortunately for the … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga – Week Nine
Dinamo Top Group After Victory, Rijeka Struggle in Group Stage Opener
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Dinamo Zagreb handily defeated Romanian club Astra Giurgiu in the opening week of the Europa League group stages with a score of 5-1. The victory leaves them leading the group after Celtic FC and Red Bull Salzburg drew 2-2 in their match today. Dinamo’s scored five goals in the match on the heels of a hat trick scored by El Arbi Hillel Soudani, who scored all three of … [Read more...] about Dinamo Top Group After Victory, Rijeka Struggle in Group Stage Opener
Repka to Šuker: “No more games in Zagreb!”
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Following the 2-0 victory over Malta in Zagreb Tuesday night, Croatian players lashed out at HNS president Davor Šuker, saying that games should no longer be played at Maksimir due to the low fan turnout. Only 8,000 Croatian supporters came out to the opening Euro 2016 qualifier. Veteran Ivan Rakitić said that he wished Croatia played home games in Zagreb that … [Read more...] about Repka to Šuker: “No more games in Zagreb!”
Outraged Observations: More of the Same Complaints
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Written by Allen "Outraged" Strk How do I remain outraged? It’s usually when I have to endure ninety minutes of Croatia playing against an inferior opponent. The lack of fire and innovation of ball movement is usually evident. They tend to struggle against teams that crowd the box with midfielders and look to not concede a goal. We’ve seen that against … [Read more...] about Outraged Observations: More of the Same Complaints
Croatia defeat Malta 2-0 to open Euro qualifying
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Goals from Modrić and Kramarić got Croatia past 10-man Malta Tuesday night in Zagreb to open up Euro 2016 qualifying. But shouldn't we expect more from a team that fields players from the best teams in Europe? Let's look at the numbers. Croatia controlled ball possession for 70% of the match, had 23 shots on goal, but could only score twice against a … [Read more...] about Croatia defeat Malta 2-0 to open Euro qualifying
