Starting XI vs. Wales: Pletikosa, Strinić, Šimunić, Lovren, Srna, Perišić, Modric, Badelj, Rakitić, Mandžukić, Eduardo in a 4-4-2 formation It was a packed house at Gradski Vrt in Osijek Tuesday night for Croatia's World Cup qualifier versus Wales; and the Vatreni did not disappoint. Although Croatia only won by a 2-0 scoreline, they dominated the game from start to … [Read more...] about Croatia handle Wales in Osijek
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Serbian coach receives Croatian surprise
By 11 CommentsPhoto: Youtube Screenshot During his press conference in Skopje Monday, Serbian manager Siniša Mihajlović was rudely interrupted by a reporter's cell phone as it recorded the Q&A before Serbia's match with Macedonia on Tuesday. "Dalmacijo, moja ružo procvala. Dalmacijo, sva od zlata i bisera..!" rang throughout the press room. Mihajlović was stunned by the Dalmatian … [Read more...] about Serbian coach receives Croatian surprise
Croatia needs new look vs. Wales
By 136 CommentsPhoto: PA Croatia face Wales from Gradski Vrt in Osijek Tuesday night in their last World Cup 2014 qualifier of the year. This will be Croatia's seventh time playing an international match in Osijek, where they have never lost since 1996. The Vatreni have four wins and two draws at Gradski Vrt, which includes a 4-1 win over Latvia in World Cup 2002 qualifying and a 0-0 … [Read more...] about Croatia needs new look vs. Wales
Rakitić bomb sends Croatia to victory in Skopje
By 377 CommentsPhoto: Sportske Novosti Starting XI vs. Macedonia: Pletikosa, Strinić, Šimunić, Ćorluka, Srna, Vukojević, Perišić, Modrić, Rakitić, Mandžukić, Jelavić in a 4-4-2 formation The cardiac Croatians were at it again- this time in Skopje, Macedonia. After going down early to a 16' Ibraimi strike due to a lapse in defense, Croatia composed themselves over the next 70 … [Read more...] about Rakitić bomb sends Croatia to victory in Skopje
Croatia vs. Macedonia- A Look In
By 169 CommentsCroatia takes on a tricky Macedonian side on Friday from Skopje in World Cup 2014 qualifying. This will be the third match for the Vatreni, already defeating Macedonia by a narrow 1-0 margin in Zagreb and dueling out the Belgians to a 1-1 draw in Brussels back in September. Surely, Croatia should earn all three points in this match but Macedonia proved themselves less than a … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Macedonia- A Look In
FIFA 13: No Croatia?
By 88 CommentsWritten by Vedran Ćavara Seemingly back from the dead, I've returned to you my fellow Croatians! I've been a busy boy with work, school and other projects, but expect more pieces from me this fall and winter! If you are a soccer fan, you surely have tried the EA Sports offering FIFA. Whether you have played the World Cup version, any of the yearly … [Read more...] about FIFA 13: No Croatia?
The Life of Luka Modrić (en Español)
By 25 CommentsLuka Modrić has come a long way to where he is today at Real Madrid. The following mini documentary shows Luka's rise from war-torn Zadar (where he was born and raised) to a failed trial at Hajduk Split, his domination at Mostar and Dinamo Zagreb, all the way to his mega transfers to Tottenham, and now, Real Madrid. It's a solid 17-minute documentary which is narrated in … [Read more...] about The Life of Luka Modrić (en Español)
HNL Report Week 10/KHL Medveščak News (Updated!)
By 28 CommentsResults for September 28 - 30, 2012 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 1 HNK HAJDUK Photo: gnkdinamo.hr The vječni derbi ended in favor of the home side at Maksimir on Saturday as Dinamo Zagreb defeated their their heated rivals from the south, Hajduk Split. Dinamo is now eight points ahead of Hajduk on the league table and shows no signs of slowing … [Read more...] about HNL Report Week 10/KHL Medveščak News (Updated!)
HNL REPORT WEEK 9/KHL MEDVEŠČAK UPDATE
By 3 CommentsResults for September 21 - 23, 2012 HNK RIJEKA 3 - 0 GNK DINAMO Photo: gnkdinamo.hr The bijeli pakao was just too much for Dinamo Zagreb on Saturday. Rijeka had 9,000 strong at their backs in the stands and came with every intentions of earning three points. That’s exactly what they did. For the first time since October 11, 2011, Dinamo lost … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT WEEK 9/KHL MEDVEŠČAK UPDATE