DRAGO SOPTA/CROPIX: IT WAS A FRUSTRATING DAY FOR CROATIA IN IRELAND There's not much to say after that Croatia-Ireland friendly. Not much happened. The ball was kicked around and Croatia couldn't put any quality chances on frame. Ivan Perišić was left on the bench and Niko Kranjčar squandered two chances in front of the net. Ivica Olić is nowhere near top form and Darijo … [Read more...] about CROATIA PLAY SNOOZE-FEST IN IRELAND
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CROATIA CRASH, GIFT GUATEMALA PASS
By 47 CommentsCROATIA U-20 GOALIE MATEJ DELAČ SHOWED MORE EMOTION AFTER THE GUATEMALA LOSS THAN THE WHOLE TEAM DID DURING THE ENTIRE TOURNEMANT First, Croatia lose to Saudi Arabia. Then they got crushed by a better Nigeria side. But losing 1-0 to Guatemala? It's obvious the U-20 Croatia side was not mentally prepared for this tournament. They can blame not having their best players; and … [Read more...] about CROATIA CRASH, GIFT GUATEMALA PASS
YOUNG GUNS SINKING IN COLUMBIA
By 20 CommentsAfter a 2-0 loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening match of Group D play, Croatia's U-20 team once again failed to impress against a much stronger Nigerian side at the 2011 Under-20 World Cup. Hajduk defender, but current Karlovac loanee Mario Tičinović, had a horrific game as he stood in 'no man's land' to keep Nigeria's Kayode onside for an easy tap-in past Croatian keeper Matej … [Read more...] about YOUNG GUNS SINKING IN COLUMBIA
MLADI VATRENI STUMBLE IN WC OPENER
By 28 CommentsAfter absolutely dominating the match for the first 20 minutes through possession and chances, Croatia fell asleep and finall conceded a Saudi Arabia goal in the 54', after going into halftime scoreless. Croatian goalie and Chelsea FC property Matej Delač was lucky not to have been called for a penalty in the box during the first half as he clumsily brought down a Saudi player … [Read more...] about MLADI VATRENI STUMBLE IN WC OPENER
RONALDO DRAWS CROATIA WITH SERBIA, IN GROUP OF DEATH
By 120 CommentsTHANKS RONALDO CSR's own Ante BBB has jinxed Croatia, not only with Serbia, but with the 'Group of Death'. Going into the last pot, Group A was the one to avoid. Now Croatia must get past the Serbs in two emotionally driven matches where supporters will undoubtedly be on their worst behavior. Hopefully what happened in Italy with the Serbs doesn't occur again with Croatia on … [Read more...] about RONALDO DRAWS CROATIA WITH SERBIA, IN GROUP OF DEATH
BECKHAM DENIES HAJDUK SPLIT RUMOR
By 45 CommentsLos Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham denied any rumors of playing in Croatia for Hajduk Split Saturday night; moments after the Galaxy's 4-1 loss to European goliath Real Madrid at the Los Angeles Coliseum. However, is it true that the former English star has not even heard of the famous Croatian club, especially in their 100th year while hosting a friendly with European … [Read more...] about BECKHAM DENIES HAJDUK SPLIT RUMOR
KILLER COMES STATESIDE, NOT HAPPY WITH SILENT POLJUD
By 21 CommentsKLASNIĆ UNHAPPY WITH 14-MINUTE SILENCE AT POLJUD Dr. Colin O' Haravić reporting from Tampa, FL This is Colin O’Hara aka (Dr. O’Haravić), a combination of my last name and my mother’s maiden name, Crnković, reporting from St. Petersburg, Fla on Ivan Klasnić’s trip to America with the Bolton Wanderers. Please excuse the audio as I had some last minute … [Read more...] about KILLER COMES STATESIDE, NOT HAPPY WITH SILENT POLJUD
ROB UVANOVIĆ COVERS CROATIAN HERITAGE NIGHT (UPDATE)
By 12 CommentsDAVOR ŠUKER IN NEW YORK CITY Davor Šuker did in fact make a half time appearance during Croatian Heritage Night in New York this past Friday. It appears he is backing an entirely new soccer stadium in Zagreb. CSR Nation: Thoughts? Rob Uvanović reporting from Red Bull Arena PRVA GENERACIJA MEMBER UVANOVIĆ (RIGHT) WITH THE NY … [Read more...] about ROB UVANOVIĆ COVERS CROATIAN HERITAGE NIGHT (UPDATE)
TOP 5 CROATIAN PLAYERS OF 2011
By 19 CommentsWritten By Matt 'The Golden Child' Lebo 2011 (and not the full season) has graced us with some magnificent soccer, horrible defeats, hopeful transfers, unfortunate injuries, and what looks to be a steady progression in talent and awareness for our Croatian players. Even though some players may have had a great season, 2011 helped weed out the great from the … [Read more...] about TOP 5 CROATIAN PLAYERS OF 2011