Croatians Around Europe

Mateo Kovačič scored the opening goal Tuesday night in Austria as Chelsea defeated Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 to top their group and book tickets to the Champions League Round of 16. Kova asked for a pass at the top of the box and awkwardly stabbed at the ball with his left foot. It didn't look like a full wind up, but there was enough power and placement on the ball to freeze the … [Read more...] about Kovačić, Gvardiol Score As Chelsea Clinch R16 Berth, Leipzig 90 Minutes Away

Luka Modrić scored the opener for Real Madrid in the 5th minute Saturday as Los Blancos won 3-1 with two huge late 2nd half goals. Modrić made a perfect run to the back post and received an even better pass from Vini for the tap-in goal. He received a 7/10 grade from FOTMOB as Modrić had "Smart movement for the early goal. Classy performance overall, even if the game was won … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #10: Modrić Scores As Real Madrid Beats Sevilla, Budimir Bags 1st Goal Of Season

Mario Pašalić scored the equalizing goal for Atalanta in 1st half injury time Saturday in a 2-1 come-from-behind victory against Sassuolo. Pašalić received the ball in the box via short pass and had a wide open net to shoot at. He nearly scored on a half break away earlier in the half but had his shot deflected by the keeper. He played 66 minutes in the win as Atalanta now … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #9: Pašalić Scores, Ljubičić On Fire In Austria, Modrić Wins El Clasico

Almost a third of the way through the season, LASK’s Marin Ljubičić continues to prove his nose for goal as he bags two in today’s match versus Austria Klagenfurt. This puts his tally to nine goals and two assists in 10 league matches, as well as the four he scored in his two Austrian cup appearances. Ljubičić has recorded a goal contribution every 51 minutes this season, an … [Read more...] about Has Marin Ljubičić Earned His Ticket To Qatar?

Luka Sućić is 20 years old. Let me repeat that. Luka Sučič is ONLY 20 years old. Yet, I received texts from Croatian buddies yesterday during the Dinamo-Salzburg match saying: "How has Sučič not scored against Dinamo in 2 games?" "Sučić didn't take the game over versus Dinamo." "How did Sučić not score that?" (after rocking the crossbar) The kid is starting in … [Read more...] about Luka Sučić: The Firepower Croatians Have Waited For

Is Antonio Čolak playing in a top-5 European league? Not even close. But is he scoring regularly for Rangers in Scotland, who are without question, a top-2 team in the league? He sure is! Čolak scored two more goals for Rangers on Saturday in a 4-0 victory over St. Mirren. He received a 9.1 rating from FOTMOB and was given 'Man of the Match' honors for his efforts. In the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #8: Čolak Nets Brace In Rangers Win; Modrić, Kovačić Assist; Musa Scores 1st Goal For Benfica

Ivan Perišić has a below average performance (for his standards) in his first North London Derby as Spurs fall 3-1 to top of the league Arsenal. In 71 minutes of play, Perišić recorded 11 passes and 1 key pass. Mateo Kovačić plays the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace. Andrej Kramarić scores Hoffenheim's only goal in a 1-1 draw against … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #7: Perišić Average In North London Derby As Kramarić, Ljubičić Both Score During Quiet Weekend For Croatians

Antonio Čolak scored two solid goals for Rangers on Saturday in a 2-1 victory over Dundee United. Once again, how the hell did Zlatko Dalić not call up Čolak for September Nations League matches against Denmark and Austria? He's Croatia's most in-form striker and single handedly helped Rangers get to Champions League. I'm not saying you have to start the guy, but at least let … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #6: Čolak Brace Wins It For Rangers, Sučić Assists For Red Bull

Marcelo Brozović seems to be the only guy that can score for Inter Milan lately. The Croatian CDM scored a cheeky 'ninja kick flick' in the 89th minute Saturday to beat Torino 1-0 and grab all three points for his club. SempreMilan were a bit harsh with their 6/10 rating for Brozović as he "Didn’t have the best of games but has begun pushing forward again into the penalty area … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #5: Brozović Scores 89′ Winner For Inter, Grbić Gives Up Soft Goal In Atletico Win