Croatians Around Europe

Andrej Kramarić scored a fine goal Saturday as his Hoffenheim side drew Herth Berlin 3-3. With his own goalie launching the ball his own half of the field, Kramarić chased down the ball, beat his defender and slammed home for the goal. After that amazing dance against England last week which gave Croatia the early lead at Wembley - it's safe to say - Kramarić is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XII

Andrej Kramarić opened up the scoring Saturday in Hoffenheim's 2-1 win over Augsburg as he slotted home the ball from the middle of the box in the 65th minute. It's good to see Krama's name on the scoresheet with Croatia hosting Spain this Thursday from Maksimir. If he and Ante Rebić can find their World Cup form with Croatia's world class midfield behind them, anything is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XI

Andrej Kramarić saved face for Hoffenheim Wednesday night against French side Lyon. With Hoffenheim down 2-0 in the 65th minute, Krama got the ball at midfield and trucked all the way down field to light up a shot from 20 yards out just inside the left post. It was his third goal against Lyon in two matches - and with Hoffenheim equalizing 2-2 in injury time to force a draw - … [Read more...] about Kramarić Goes The Distance To Score Vs. Lyon

It was an extremely quiet weekend for Croatians playing for their clubs across Europe. But one thing that has remained status quo is Ante Rebić scoring goals for Eintracht Frankfurt. On Friday, Frankfurt defeated Stuttgart 3-0 with their Croatian striker heading home in the 32nd minute to make it 2-0. He was in the right place at the right time, but nonetheless, he found the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe X

Headlines:  Modrić vs. Rakitić in El Clasico Sunday at 11:15AM (ET) Can Mateo Kovačić get on the scoresheet Sunday vs. Burnley? Ivan Perišić & Inter Croazionale take on Lazio in a top-4 Serie A duel Josip Brekalo scores for Wolfsburg in 3-0 victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf   Videos: Brekalo Goal @ 3:50   … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: Brekalo Scores

Andrej Kramarić scored twice and gave Hoffenheim an early second half lead, but his side needed an injury time equalizer from Kerem Demirbay to force a 3-3 draw with French club Lyon. Kramarić was calm and cool in the box on both goals; settling the ball off his chest and onto his feet. Hoffenheim now trail Lyon by three points for second spot in group with three matches … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 3: Kramarić Bags 2, Real Madrid Finally Win

After a brief dip in performance, Ivan Rakitić is back in World Cup form for Barcelona. Rakitić played the full 90 minutes for Barca on Saturday and scored a beautiful volley from 18 yards out in the 88th minute in a 4-2 victory over former club Sevilla. Raketa respectfully did not celebrate the goal against Sevilla. Barcelona now sit atop the La Liga table by one point - and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VIII

Nikola Vlašić is on fire! The 21-year old scored against Real Madrid in Champions League. He's scoring in handfuls for the Croatian U-21 team - 5 goals in 10 games - and he scored again Friday night for CSKA Moscow in a 2-0 win over Anzhi. Currently on loan from English club Everton, Vlašić has been locked in the past month. If Dalić doesn't … [Read more...] about Vlašić Does It Again