ENGLAND Photo: EvertonFC.com Nikica Jelavić played the full match for Everton at midweek in a 1-0 loss to Arsenal. Jelavić committed four fouls and only managed one shot on goal as Arsenal controlled ball possession for 62% of the match. Jelavić was called for an obvious flop during the match, following a chase with a Gunner defender. But Everton and Jelavić made up … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVII*
Croatians Around Europe
Modrić, Kranjčar held at Anfield
By 27 CommentsPhoto:PHIL NOBLE/REUTERS Niko Kranjčar received his second straight start alongside Luka Modrić as Tottenham took on Liverpool at Anfield Monday night. The Spurs offense was quieter than usual on the night, where heavy fog almost postponed the match all together. Tottenham looked content with a draw as they played without injured Rafael van der Vaart and manager Harry … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kranjčar held at Anfield
CROATIANS AROUND THE UK
By 7 CommentsPhoto: AP After a promising 2-0 victory over Everton on Wednesday, which pulled Tottenham level on points with Manchester United and only three points behind leaders Manchester City, Spurs finally had the wind sucked out of their sails as they played Wolverhampton to a 1-1 draw from White Hart Lane Saturday afternoon. Croatian midfield magician Luka Modrić saved Spurs from … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND THE UK
JELAVIĆ, RANGERS LOSE GRASP ON SCOTLAND
By 15 CommentsPhoto: MirrorFootball.com The Old Firm Derby did not fair well for Nikica Jelavić and Rangers Wednesday night in Glasgow. Rangers held a one-point lead on Celtic going into the last match of 2011. Knowing a win would give control to either team atop the Scottish Premier League table going into the new year, both clubs were prepared for a battle, especially with the windy … [Read more...] about JELAVIĆ, RANGERS LOSE GRASP ON SCOTLAND
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XV*
By 77 CommentsENGLAND Photo: Reuters Luka Modrić and Tottenham Hotspur kept on rolling Saturday after losing their first two games of the season. It only took Spurs seven minutes to score their first goal against Ivan Klasnić and the Bolton Wanderers as a Modrić corner kick was deflected off the boot of Welshman Gareth Bale. Spurs continued to press in the first half but couldn't … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XV*
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XI*
By 27 CommentsSCOTLAND Jelavić converts penalty for Rangers Nikica Jelavić played the full 90 minutes for Rangers on Saturday and converted a 69th minute penalty kick against Aberdeen to give the Scottish giants the full three points on the day. Jelavić put a tough ball through the box as he slid across the penalty area which followed with a foul and a Rangers penalty. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XI*
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *VII*
By 28 CommentsGermany Photo: Bild Ivan Perišić (center) scores his first ever Bundesliga goal against Mainz Borussia Dortmund ended a four match winless streak after coming from behind to beat Mainz 2-1 in front of 35,000 at Coface Arena. The Black Yellows bombed Mainz with 20 shots(9 on goal) and controlled 71% of total possession, but needed a 90th minute … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *VII*
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *IV*
By 32 CommentsEngland Reuters; Is this the last of the Modrić-Redknapp show? It was a Crottenham reunion Sunday as all three Croatians got the start for Spurs. Luka Modrić finally made his season debut after being left off the squad for the Manchester United match last Monday due to "his head not being in the right place." Niko Kranjčar started alongside Modrić in midfield with … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *IV*
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *II*
By 20 CommentsUkraine Kalinić scores in Dnipro debut, sees red Nikola Kalinić made his Dnipro debut in dramatic fashion Saturday as he came off the bench against Shakhtar Donetsk in the 59' with his side already down 3-0. Kalinić quickly picked up a yellow card in the 69' before heading home Dnipro's loan goal of the game in the 81st off a set piece. Two minutes later, … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *II*