Results for Oct. 4-6, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 0 HNK RIJEKA Dinamo Zagreb temporarily interrupted Rijeka’s Cinderella story on Sunday by dominating play and scoring a last-second goal to take all three points. Rijeka has been turning into the darlings of the HNL during what could be their strongest season to date. The club is just coming off an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 12
Croatia
Croatia Come Up Short In Bronze Medal Game, Finish 4th
By 18 CommentsPlaying for their first medal in 18 years, Croatia played with heart and intensity, fighting back multiple times, but falling to the very talented Spain 92-66. Croatia were able to keep the game close for most of the first half thanks to 18 points from Bojan Bogdanović, but Spain went on a run to close out the half up 11. Bogdanović went cold in the second half, scoring … [Read more...] about Croatia Come Up Short In Bronze Medal Game, Finish 4th
Croatia defeat Ukraine, make Euro semis
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After a tight first quarter, Croatia pulled away and never looked back Thursday night in Slovenia, defeating Ukraine 84-72 in the Eurobasket quarterfinals. Croatia will now play one of the pre-tournament favorites, Lithuania in the semifinals. This is Croatia's first appearance in the semis since 1995 and with the berth comes automatic qualification into the World Championships … [Read more...] about Croatia defeat Ukraine, make Euro semis
Tuesday Night Funnies: Torcida vs. HNS
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A picture is worth 1,000 words. The domovina knew it. The dijaspora knew it. And now, Torcida has shared it with the rest of world this past weekend as Hajduk hosted Dinamo at Poljud. They hung a banner with Dinamo Zagreb general manager and Croatian kingpin Zdravko Mamić being "sucked off" by Croatian national coach Igor Štimac. The below captain read, "HNS Pederi" showing … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Torcida vs. HNS
Croatia beats Greece in 2 OT’s, Tops Group
By 16 CommentsIt took two overtimes, but Croatia came out victorious over a determined Greek side 92-88 on Monday to win their 7th in a row and finish atop their group. The win knocks Greece out of the tournament and sets Croatia up to play Ukraine on Thursday in the quarterfinals. Ukraine are 5-3 thus far in the competition, including an impressive win over … [Read more...] about Croatia beats Greece in 2 OT’s, Tops Group
HNL Week Nine
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Results for Sept. 13-16, 2013 HNK HAJDUK SPLIT 2 - 0 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB The Eternal Derby never ends. Saturday was no exception. Dinamo traveled to Split to play in what consistently is the biggest and most entertaining match of the season. Dinamo entered the game with a four-point lead on the league table, and the upper hand in the head-to-head … [Read more...] about HNL Week Nine
Croatia Book Spot in Eurobasket Quarterfinals
By 25 CommentsCroatia overcame a slow start against Italy to win and ensure qualification for the quarterfinals of Eurobasket 2013 with one game remaining in the 2nd round. Bojan Bogdanovic Fired Up After falling behind early and only scoring eight points in the first quarter, Croatia rebounded and came storming back at the start of the 2nd half, scoring 18 in the first five … [Read more...] about Croatia Book Spot in Eurobasket Quarterfinals
Croatia breeze past Finland (Eurobasket 2nd Round)
By 25 CommentsCroatia cruised by Finland in their 2nd round Eurobasket encounter on Thursday, winning 88-63 and moving to the top of their group. With the game played just over the border in Slovenia, Croatian fans made their presence known as they chanted throughout, leaving the appearance of a home game. The first quarter was sloppy for both teams, but Croatia's dominance on the the boards … [Read more...] about Croatia breeze past Finland (Eurobasket 2nd Round)
New look Vatreni defeat South Korea 2-1
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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
