Photo: Reuters Is this team for real? Shakhtar Donetsk have already won the Ukrainian Super Cup this season, kicked hated rivals Dynamo Kiev out of the Ukrainian Cup and have won their first 12 matches of the domestic season; scoring an astounding 38 goals while only conceding six. Some may say this is anything but impressive in a water-downed Ukrainian Premier … [Read more...] about Srna’s Shakhtar remain hot
Croatians Around Europe
Croatians Around Europe *VII*
By 49 CommentsENGLAND Photo: EvertonFC.com Nikica Jelavić received the start for Everton on Sunday after returning from the international break. With QPR's David Hoilett scoring off a deflection in just the second minute of play, Jelavić and company needed to come back to win this one to keep their fine early season form up. It didn't happen. Everton equalized in the 33' when a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VII*
Croatians Around Europe *VI*
By 169 CommentsENGLAND Photo: Action Images Nikica Jelavić continued his scoring form going into the international break, heading home a difficult Steven Pienaar deflected shot from a tight angle to equalize for Everton in the 11th minute Saturday for Everton. The goal came only seconds after Wigan's Arouna Koné scored to give Wigan the early lead, with replay showing he was well … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VI*
Kalinić, Livaja net in Europa League
By 34 CommentsBoth Nikola Kalinić and Ivan Strinić played the full 90 minutes for Dnipro Thursday night in their 3-2 come from behind victory versus AIK Stockholm. With Dnipro down early, Kalinić received a long down-field pass from Rotan in the 41st minute, took the ball down with a 360-degree trap and then slotted home for the equalizer. It was a well composed goal, one of only few for … [Read more...] about Kalinić, Livaja net in Europa League
Croatians Around Europe *V*
By 198 CommentsENGLAND Photo: PA Nikica Jelavić returned from a knee knock he suffered two weeks ago to score twice on Saturday vs. Southampton, earning Everton a 3-1 win. The Toffees went down early to Southampton but Jelavić was ready to carry his team to victory. In the 25', Jelavić got caught up with a Southampton defender as the ball came over the top, and the Croatian striker … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*
Mandžukić nets twice, takes Bundesliga scoring lead
By 96 CommentsPhoto: Caught Offside Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić is getting service in Munich, and is not disappointing his new team. The 26 year-old Mandžukić was bought by German giants Bayern Munich after a superb Euro 2012 campaign, where he scored three goals in three games this past summer. He hasn't let off the gas yet. On Tuesday night, against former club Wolfsburg, … [Read more...] about Mandžukić nets twice, takes Bundesliga scoring lead
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *IV*
By 116 CommentsGermany PHOTO: European cy Ivan Perišić(right) is all smiles after scoring a double against Hamburg on Saturday Bundesliga champions, Borussia Dortmund, fell for the first time this season as they couldn't overcome three goals from Hamburg in a 3-2 loss. Croatian international, Ivan Perišić, received his second start of the Bundesliga season and didn't fail to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *IV*
CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *I*
By 25 CommentsENGLAND Photo: PA Nikica Jelavić got the start for Everton on Saturday and opened up his 2012-13 account vs. Aston Villa with a goal in the 44th minute of play. Jelavić cut across the box and one-timed a shot from the penalty spot after a superb Leighton Baines pass from the end line found the Croatian's left foot. The strike would put Everton in complete control; as … [Read more...] about CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *I*
Good Showing at Euros Brings Big Deals for Vatreni
By 30 CommentsIt didn't take long for somebody to snatch up the 26 year old after his inspiring performance at Euro2012. A price has not been put on Mario Mandžukić's head, but we know the deal will last until 2016. Many Hrvati were expecting a Crottenham Hotspur in Wolfsburg, but the trade frees up space for Lakic and Olic to play side by side for a struggling Wolfsburg … [Read more...] about Good Showing at Euros Brings Big Deals for Vatreni