ITALY Marko Livaja made a rare Serie A appearance for Inter Saturday, coming off the bench in the 78th minute with Inter down 1-0 to Genoa. Inter would quickly equalize through an Esteban Cambiasso header in the 85th, but a golden opportunity to win the game was ruined by the 19 year-old Croatian striker in injury time. A Diego Milito cross flew through the goal box, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
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Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
By 78 CommentsENGLAND Photo: PA In an early season matchup for Champions League position, Nikica Jelavić and Everton left it late to stun Tottenham at Goodison Park, scoring not one, but two injury time goals in a 2-1 victory. After going down in the 76th minute to a Clint Dempsey deflected strike, Everton plugged away and got the equalizer through a 90th minute Steven Pienaar … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
Modrić heating up in Madrid
By 38 CommentsPhoto: UEFA Luka Modrić was given his dream move to Real Madrid in the summer, but many have said he has not lived up to his expectations at the Bernabeu. But what exactly are Modrić's expectations? The 27 year-old is a magician in the midfield, setting tempo for his club while distributing pin-point passes all across the field. But with all the praise he … [Read more...] about Modrić heating up in Madrid
Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
By 37 CommentsUKRAINE Photo: Shakhtar The first half of the season is done in Ukraine with reigning champions Shakhtar Donetsk ending 2012 with a dominating 17 wins from 18 domestic games. Their only misstep came at the hands of Arsenal Kiev in a 2-0 loss. Both captain Darijo Srna and Eduardo received starts for Shakhtar on Friday in a 2-0 victory over Kryvbas. But it wasn't a good … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
Badelj impresses in win over Schalke
By 21 CommentsPhoto: SportsMole.co.uk Former Dinamo Zagreb captain Milan Badelj impressed for new club Hamburg SV Tuesday night in front of 47,127 at Imtech Arena in Hamburg. The 23 year-old defensive midfielder started and played the full 90 minutes for Hamburg, assisting on Maximilian Beister's 52nd minute rocket past Schalke keeper Lars Unnerstall. Badelj played a perfect through-ball … [Read more...] about Badelj impresses in win over Schalke
Croatians Around Europe *XII*
By 68 CommentsSPAIN Luka Modrić played the second half for Real Madrid as they suffered a crucial defeat to Real Betis. With Madrid down 1-0 at halftime, Jose Mourinho took off Sami Khedira and Mesut Ozil for Kaka and Modrić as they put more emphasis on the attacking side of the game. Modrić completed 36 passes with 83% accuracy, crossing the ball four times and created one chance, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
Fair or foul from Shakhtar?
By 23 CommentsPhoto: theTimes.co.uk Darijo Srna and Shakhtar Donetsk are through to the Champions League knockout round; but at what cost? With Danish champions Nordsjaelland up 1-0 in the 26th minute, play was whistled down due to an injury at midfield. Common fair play protocol calls for the team defending at the time of the foul to kick the ball back to the opposing club's goalie … [Read more...] about Fair or foul from Shakhtar?
Croatians Around Europe *XI*
By 24 CommentsGermany Photo: index.hr Bayern Munich looked uninterested on Saturday in a 1-1 draw at Nurnberg. The Bavarian Giants look to have Valencia and Champions League on their minds and didn't give their usual effort at Stadion Nürnberg. "Super" Mario Mandžukić started and played 77 minutes in the draw. The Croatian international scored another Ivica Olić-like goal in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
By 22 CommentsIt took until November, but Shakhtar have finally lost their first competitive match of the season; to reigning Champions League holders Chelsea FC at the death. Captain Darijo Srna led his undefeated Ukrainian champions into Stamford Bridge Wednesday night knowing that another victory against Chelsea would put them into the knockout stages of Europe's elite club competition. … [Read more...] about Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea