CORRECTION: Dynamo Kyiv defeated Metalurg Donetsk in the Ukrainian Cup; not Metalist Kharkiv. Monaco do not sit atop the French Ligue 1. I meant to say towards the top. BUDAN GOAL … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *VI*
Croatians Around Europe
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By 12 CommentsEnglandNiko Kranjčar will be out the rest of the season for Portsmouth with an ankle injury. Bone damage was found around Niko's ankle after he was tackled from behind last week in a 1-0 win over Bolton. Portsmouth has five games left in the season and are seven points clear of relegation. Kranjčar was expected to be ready for Ukraine in June. This now seems unlikely. Luka … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
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By 15 CommentsGermany Mladen Petrić didn't forget to bring his scoring boots to the game on Sunday as he put two in the back of the net to help Hamburg stay in title contention with a 2-1 win over Hannover. Petrić apparently couldn't wait to get started as he volleyed in a cross-field lob only seconds into the game. It was definitely one of Mladen's better goals this … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
CROATIANS THROUGH TO UEFA CUP SEMIS
By Leave a CommentIvica Olić and Hamburg lost to Manchester City 2-1, but move onto the UEFA Cup semifinals on a 4-3 aggregate advantage. Olić played the full match and could be given an assist for Guerrero's goal in the 12' as he got a heel on the ball causing it to deflect right before his Peruvian teammate slotted a goal for an early Hamburg lead. Olić had many solid chances at … [Read more...] about CROATIANS THROUGH TO UEFA CUP SEMIS
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By 9 CommentsEngland Niko Kranjčar had another good game as his Portsmouth side stunned Everton 2-1 with a late Peter Crouch goal. Kranjčar flipped the ball into the box which led to Pompey's first goal. Niko's stock is still rising as he plans to leave the club in the summer for a better opportunity. Does anyone think Kranjčar will stay with Portsmouth past this season? With this … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
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By 15 CommentsEngland Luka Modrić chases down Aston Villa's James Milner Luka Modrić and Vedran Ćorluka helped Tottenham secure a 2-1 upset against Aston Villa on Sunday. Modrić started the play that led to the Spurs first goal in the 5th minute as he put a nice ball on the wing, which was crossed back to the middle. American goalie, Brad Friedel, mishandled the ball which was … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
CROATIANS IN CHAMPION’S LEAGUE
By 10 CommentsEduardo (top center) celebrates shootout win with teammates. Eduardo did not start Arsenal's second leg fixture in Rome Wednesday night; but he was able to make his 2009 Champion's League debut. With Arsenal winning the first leg in London 1-0, a draw would have been enough to see the Gunners go through to the quarterfinals. AS Roma had other plans. Arsenal gave up a … [Read more...] about CROATIANS IN CHAMPION’S LEAGUE
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By 11 CommentsEDUARDO HAS OFFICIALLY RETURNED! Eduardo made his 2009 Arsenal debut in magnificent fashion. After rehabilitating his leg for the past year, Arsene Wenger gave 'Dudu' the chance to prove his fitness and ability against Cardiff City in the 4th Round of the FA Cup. Earlier in the week, Eduardo helped the 'Vatreni' pull out a 2-1 win in Bucharest with a game-winning assist to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
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By 16 CommentsGermany Mladen Petrić made sure that Ivica Olić's presence would not be missed as Hamburg took on German giants, Bayern Munich, as the BundesLiga resumed after a lengthy winter break. Olić has been suspended for the first two BundesLiga matches of 2009. Petrić played the full 90 minutes and scored a nice rebound header just before the halftime whistle blew. It … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE