Croatia pulled away from the start in their opening game at the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, and it looked like it would be a routine win to start off the tournament. The game would turn out to be a thriller. Croatia led 23-9 after one quarter, but the Philippines fought back for the rest of the game and looked the better team in the final three quarters. Led by naturalized … [Read more...] about Croatia Overtime Winners Against Philippines in Game One of FIBA World Cup
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The Goalkeeper Conundrum – With Pletikosa Out, Who’s In?
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Danijel Subašić is the likely replacement for retiring goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa, but the question remains as to who will be taking his spot as the number two. Subašić, who has been playing for France’s Ligue 1 since 2012, spent five years at NK Zadar and four years at Hajduk Split. His time at Monaco has been a relatively successful time, but his start to the new … [Read more...] about The Goalkeeper Conundrum – With Pletikosa Out, Who’s In?
MaxTV Prva Liga Week Six – Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijkea Struggle
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Fans saw a Prva Liga triple whammy this weekend when all three of Croatia’s top teams ended the week without a win. Dinamo, Hajduk, and Rijeka all faced teams that sit in the lower half of the table, but were unable to pull off a win. This could be blamed on a busy scheduled for the clubs that involve the Europa League, but RNK Split, who has the same schedule, came … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week Six – Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijkea Struggle
Croatian Clubs for 3 for 3 on Thursday’s Playoffs – Hope Remains for All
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All three of Croatia's club teams came out with a positive result in today's first leg of the Europa League playoffs. Dinamo Zagreb earned an away win in Romania today thanks to two goals from Duje Cop and a stoppage-time goalazo from Paulo Machado. The Portuguese international took a free kick from 20 yards out and curled it in the near post for Dinamo's third … [Read more...] about Croatian Clubs for 3 for 3 on Thursday’s Playoffs – Hope Remains for All
MaxTV Prva League – Week Five
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Dinamo Zagreb’s Duje Čop scored the lone goal of the match against RNK Split in the 45th minute to ensure his team remained on top of the league table in this young season. Čop’s sixth goal of the season was an impressive shot from 20 yards out. Josip Šimunić started the attack and sent the ball in the middle of the field where Čop wound up and curled the ball under the … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva League – Week Five
MaxTV Prva Liga Week Three – Ante Budimir Makes Move to Germany
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The 2014 HNL season is still heating up in its third week of action. Current champions, Dinamo Zagreb dominated NK Zadar on Friday with a score of 5-0 thanks to three goals from Duje Čop and two more from Soudani and Arijen Ademi. The champions are currently on top of the table, but are tied for first place on points with HNK Rijeka, who are continuing … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week Three – Ante Budimir Makes Move to Germany
Rijeka take Supercup, Unveil possible Stadium plans
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Rijeka showed that they will be a formidable opponent in the HNL once again this upcoming season by defeating the reigning champions in this year’s Super Cup. The Super Cup is contested between the previous year’s league champions and the previous year’s Croatian Cup champions. Slovenian defender, Miral Samardžić, made his debut for Rijeka and capped … [Read more...] about Rijeka take Supercup, Unveil possible Stadium plans
Lovren ready for Liverpool move
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Photo: thesun.co.uk ESPNFC.com has reported that Southampton have rejected a £20 million price tag for Croatian defender Dejan Lovren from Liverpool FC. Southampton purchased Lovren from French side Lyon last summer for a £9 million fee. With the Saints finishing in the top half of the Premiership in their first season of promotion, many of their players have become … [Read more...] about Lovren ready for Liverpool move
Gotovina: “Kovač will be great. He’s still young.”
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Team CroatianSports.com met up with General Ante Gotovina and documentary producer of "Searching for a Storm" Jack Barić this past Monday in Zadar, Croatia for a casual sit down over drinks. On November 16th, 2012, after being imprisoned seven years at the Hague, General Gotovina was found not guilty on all charges by the appeals panel at the International Criminal … [Read more...] about Gotovina: “Kovač will be great. He’s still young.”
