CSR LEGEND ANTE BBB Ante BBB and his better half hosted Team CSR this past weekend for the Croatia-Israel match in Big Bear, California. It was great watching the game with another diehard Croatian fan; with the 2-1 win making things that much more sweet. Denis and I want to extend our utmost thanks for the second-to-none hospitality as we felt right at … [Read more...] about CROATIA-ISRAEL RECAP W/ ANTE BBB
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CROATIA LEAVE ISRAEL WITH 3 POINTS
By 117 CommentsKRANJČAR WAS THE HERO IN ISRAEL MATCH GOALS CROATIAN FANS IN ISRAEL: "MAMIĆ, MARKOVIĆ, SREBRIĆ. UNDERTAKERS OF CROATIAN SOCCER. BILIĆ DIDN'T LOOK TOO HAPPY AFTER THE GAME THE GROUP THROUGH 3 GAMES SCROLL RIGHT FOR PREVIOUS UPDATES LIVE FEEDS: ATDHE.NET MYP2P.EU BALKANSPORT.INFO … [Read more...] about CROATIA LEAVE ISRAEL WITH 3 POINTS
CROATIA V. ISRAEL PRE-GAME REPORT
By 36 CommentsBILIĆ & SRNA TALKING TACTICS CROATIA @ Israel October 9th 3 PM(ET) Kickoff Croatia take on Israel in Tel-Aviv this Saturday in a pivotal Euro 2012 qualifying match. Anything short of three points for the Vatreni will surely have the Croatian press going crazy; calling for the removal of coach Slaven Bilić. However, a point on the road in Israel is not the end of … [Read more...] about CROATIA V. ISRAEL PRE-GAME REPORT
CSR IN NEW YORK
By 21 CommentsCSR & FRIENDS OUTSIDE SCORPIO IN ASTORIA,NY Three weeks ago, TEAM CSR (Ante Kvartuč, Denis Svirčić, Dennis Fistonić) travelled to New York City to catch Croatia's opening Euro 2012 qualifiers against Latvia and Greece with the boys from Long Island at Scorpio Bar in Astoria. It was great to finally meet Ivica, Krešo, Allen and Robert Uvanović in the flesh; as well as … [Read more...] about CSR IN NEW YORK
CROATIA EARN DISAPPOINTING DRAW VS. GREECE
By 82 CommentsWILL IT BE ANOTHER LONG QUALIFING CAMPAIGN FOR BILIĆ? Although it felt like a loss to most Croatians watching the match on Tuesday against Greece, remember that Croatia is still in fantastic shape to top the group. The Vatreni dominated a defensive Greek side at Maksimir with possession and shots Tuesday night. However, Croatia only turned up the tempo for the first few … [Read more...] about CROATIA EARN DISAPPOINTING DRAW VS. GREECE
CROATIA-GREECE @ MAKSIMIR
By 53 CommentsSRNA NOT FEELIN' THE FIST PUMP FROM EDUARDO After a 3-0 trumping over Latvia on Friday, the Vatreni will take on fellow Group F contenders Greece this Tuesday at Maksimir in Zagreb. The 2004 Euro champions shockingly drew at home against Georgia 1-1 this past week making them look extremely vulnerable. Croatia can set their precedence on the group with a win against Greece on … [Read more...] about CROATIA-GREECE @ MAKSIMIR
CROATIA-SERBIA DOUBLEHEADER
By 16 CommentsIVAN PERIŠIĆ(4) DOUBLES THE FUN VS. SERBIA The Croatian U-21 squad ended their Euro 2011 qualification campaign on Saturday with a 2-2 draw in Serbia. After going down early in the game, Club Brugge midfielder Ivan Perišić scored two goals (12', 31') to put Croatia on their way into the final playoff round. However, Serbia scored with 10 minutes left to force a 2-2 draw. … [Read more...] about CROATIA-SERBIA DOUBLEHEADER
CROATIA-LATVIA MATCH RECAP
By 21 CommentsCroatia easily wrapped up a 3-0 win in Latvia Friday night with goals from Mladen Petrić, Ivica Olić and Darijo Srna. Even though the Vatreni couldn't break Latvia's 'Mourinho-like' bunker defense in the first 40 minutes of the game, they made up for it with a goal from Petrić right before halftime and another one from Olić minutes after the break. Croatia controlled tempo and … [Read more...] about CROATIA-LATVIA MATCH RECAP
A NEW CHAPTER: CROATIA-LATVIA
By 34 CommentsBILIĆ' PROPOSED STARTING XI Croatia start their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign this Friday, as they travel to Latvia for a 2PM (Eastern) kickoff. The Vatreni will be without midfield magic man Luka Modrić as he rests a nagging groin injury. Anything less than three points from this match would be absolutely disappointing and could unravel manager Slaven Bilić' grasp on the … [Read more...] about A NEW CHAPTER: CROATIA-LATVIA
