Andrej Kramarić scored Bundesliga goals #10 and #11 of the the season Friday night in a 3-2 loss to Bochum. With his Hoffenheim side down 2-0 in the 2nd half, Krama tried to help Hoffenheim claw back to a respectable result. In the 73', he would deflect a teammate's shot directly in front of the net for the goal. Unsure if it would have gone in otherwise. 11 minutes later, he … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: Kramarić Bags 2 Goals Friday Night
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Ivanušec Scores From 18 Yards Out!
By 20 CommentsLuka Ivanušec scored from the top of the box Thursday night and was given MOTM honors with an 8.7 FOTMOB rating in a 3-1 Feyenoord victory over Go Ahead Eagles. Ivanušec now has two goals, four assists in 21 Eredivise matches this season. Should Ivanušec be the starting left-winger at Euro 2024 over a 70% Ivan Perišić? … [Read more...] about Ivanušec Scores From 18 Yards Out!
Croatians Around Europe 30: Stanišić Keeps Leverkusen Undefeated With 97′ Header
By 29 CommentsJosip Stanišić headed home a 97th minute corner kick to keep Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated Bundesliga season alive in a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Stanišić flicked home the header from a tight angle to keep Leverkusen's 45-game unbeaten run alive as they inch towards an "Invincibles" season in the Bundesliga with four matches remaining, ESPN reports. Leverkusen are … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 30: Stanišić Keeps Leverkusen Undefeated With 97′ Header
Livaković Blocks 2 Shots In Shootout, Fenerbahce Lose To Olympiakos
By 4 CommentsWhat a weird week it has been for Croatians from the penalty spot. Modrić, Kovačić, Budimir all miss. What's the deal? On the bright side, Dominik Livaković saved 2/5 shots from the penalty spot for Fenerbahce Thursday night in a UEFA Conference League quarterfinals loss to Olympiakos. Not the result Fenerbahce were looking for but anytime your goalie can save 40% of the … [Read more...] about Livaković Blocks 2 Shots In Shootout, Fenerbahce Lose To Olympiakos
Modrić, Kovačić Both Miss In Penalty Kick Shootout As Real Madrid Survive City, Will Play Bayern Munich Next In CL Semis!
By 79 CommentsJoško Gvardiol played the full 120 minutes of Manchester City's 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid Wednesday night, however, it was Modrić and Kovačić who made huge impacts on the match during their cameos; both missing their spot kicks in the shootout session. Modrić came on for Toni Kroos in the 79th minute of play and finished out the last 30 minutes of the match … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić Both Miss In Penalty Kick Shootout As Real Madrid Survive City, Will Play Bayern Munich Next In CL Semis!
Did Ante Budimir Attempt The Worst Penalty Kick In History?
By 29 CommentsLook, Ante Budimir is having an absolutely spectacular season in La Liga this season at Osasuna. The guy has 16 goals in 30 matches. But his Monday night penalty kick gaffe will go down as one of the worst taken kicks from the spot...maybe ever. It's so bad that it's good. We should all laugh about it now and hopefully Budimir can laugh about it sooner than later. Budimir … [Read more...] about Did Ante Budimir Attempt The Worst Penalty Kick In History?
Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić, Gvardiol Both Score Worldly Goals In 5-1 City Win; Stanišić Wins Bundesliga Crown w/ Leverkusen
By 65 CommentsMateo Kovačič and Joško Gvardiol both scored while having stellar games for Manchester City Saturday in a comfortable 5-1 victory over Luton Town. Both Croatians played the full 90 minutes with Kova absolutely blistering a half-volley into the corner of the net in the 64' to make it 2-0 City. Goal.com gave Kova a solid 7/10 rating as he was "Reliable. Swept away the danger and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić, Gvardiol Both Score Worldly Goals In 5-1 City Win; Stanišić Wins Bundesliga Crown w/ Leverkusen
Gvardiol Scores 1st City Goal From 23 Yards Out In 3-3 Bernabeu Thriller!
By 65 CommentsJoško Gvardiol doesn't score a lot of goals, but when he does, oh my! Gvardiol rifled in a shot from 23 yards out to put Man City up 3-2 late in the 2nd half against Real Madrid in the 1st leg of their CL quarterfinal tie. Real Madrid would equalize later to force a 3-3 draw. Goal.com gave Gvardiol a well deserved 8/10 rating as it was "His finest performance for City … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Scores 1st City Goal From 23 Yards Out In 3-3 Bernabeu Thriller!
Croatians Around Europe 28: Kramarić Scores 9th Bundesliga Goal Of Season From Outside The Box
By 48 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored a fantastic goal from 21 yards out Sunday in a 3-1 Hoffenheim win over Augsburg. Krama curled in a perfect shot just inside the right post for the winning goal. He has now tallied nine goals and one assist in 24 Bundesliga matches this season. Hoffenheim sit six points behind a 2024/25 European berth for next season. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid have … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 28: Kramarić Scores 9th Bundesliga Goal Of Season From Outside The Box