HRVATSKA starting XI: Krešić, Vida, Lovren, Bubnjić, Srna, Ademi, Rakitić, Milić, Perišić, Kalinić, Eduardo. It was a quiet and scoreless first half in South Korea Tuesday night as Croatia travelled halfway across the globe for this friendly. They would be without stars Luka Modric, Mario Mandzukic and Vedran Corluka for this match, although captain Darijo Srna, … [Read more...] about New look Vatreni defeat South Korea 2-1
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Croatia Move To Round 2 of Eurobasket After 4-1 Start
By 8 CommentsCroatia will join 11 other European nations in the second round of Eurobasket 2013 after their 70-53 victory over the Czech Republic on Monday left them 4-1 and on top of their group alongside defending champions Spain. After a 28 point loss to Spain in their first game last week, Croatia rebounded to take three consecutive close games. An Ante Tomić layup with 9 seconds to … [Read more...] about Croatia Move To Round 2 of Eurobasket After 4-1 Start
Igor Štimac: Coach, coward or confused?
By 118 CommentsAfter the Croatia-Serbia match on Friday, manager Igor Štimac commented that "the game went according to plan" and that he was "happy with the result." I'm sure I'm with the rest of you Croatian fans when I ask: what the hell are you talking about? I'm fine with the result, as Croatia knocked Serbia out of the World Cup and have set themselves up for a … [Read more...] about Igor Štimac: Coach, coward or confused?
Croatia vs. Serbia @ nije bitno’s house
By 261 CommentsCroatia travel to Belgrade to take on Serbia in World Cup 2014 qualifying on Friday, Septmeber 6th. It's a must win game for the Vatreni if they still want a chance at 1st in the group. For all our Croatian people in the Los Angeles area, CroatianSports.com and crew will be catching the game on a big screen television in the backyard of nije bitno's house. There … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Serbia @ nije bitno’s house
HNL Week Eight
By 2 CommentsResults for Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 1 NK ISTRA 1961 Dinamo may be out of the Champions League, but they haven’t shown any hesitation in league play, and this weekend is no exception. Istra visited Maksimir on Saturday after coming off a huge victory against Hajduk Split last week. Igor Pamić s side entered the match with a lot of … [Read more...] about HNL Week Eight
Ivan Dodig triumphs on day 1 of the US Open
By 10 CommentsIvan Dodig defeated #27 seed Fernando Verdasco on day 1 of the US Open in a tough five setter that lasted well over three hours as Dodig barely survived after taking a two set lead. The Croat was off to a great start in the first two sets against the heavy hitting Spaniard, where he converted 3 out of 6 break points to move into great position. Verdasco fought back to win … [Read more...] about Ivan Dodig triumphs on day 1 of the US Open
HNL Week Seven
By 13 CommentsResults for Aug. 23-25, 2013 NK SLAVEN BELUPO 1 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Slaven have found themselves destined for a rough year. In the seventh week of the season, they are still in search of their first victory, but were unable to get one against the Croatian champions. Dinamo scored first on what appeared to be an off-sides goal from Fatos Beqiraj. The … [Read more...] about HNL Week Seven
Croatia skim by Liechtenstein with double from Eduardo
By 365 CommentsThe cardiac Croats were at it again; this time in Liechtenstein during a friendly warmup for the upcoming World Cup 2014 qualifier with Serbia in September. The Vatreni started with a strong lineup, which included regulars Pletikosa, Srna, Ćorluka, Rakitić, Modrić, Olić and Mandžukić. Possession and control was kept by Croatia early in the game with not much … [Read more...] about Croatia skim by Liechtenstein with double from Eduardo
Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles
By 74 CommentsCroatian internationals Luka Modrić and Nikica Jelavić faced off against each other from Dodger Stadium in Los angeles, California Saturday night in the 2013 Guinness International Champions Cup semifinal round. Modrić received the start for Real Madrid while Everton striker Nikica Jelavić came on at halftime. With Everton down 2-1 in the 62nd minute, Jelavić … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles