Ante Rebić began his incredible scoring streak with AC Milan this time last year. With his game winner Sunday night in Rome, he's off to the right start again in 2021. Rebić got the start for AC Milan and scored the game winner in the 58' as he turned on his defender as he entered the box and sent a wonderful low, left-footed shot just inside the far post to score. The goal … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXII: Rebić, Halilović Bag Game Winners
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Dinamo Cruise Into The Europa League Round Of 16, Will Face Tottenham
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Dinamo had an impressive road win in Russia last week when they defeated Krasnodar 3-2 in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 32 clash. What's most important is the three road away goals they have tallied which basically means Krasnodar would have to win by two goals in in Zagreb Thursday night to progress. The match kicks off at 3PM (ET). Although Dinamo are in the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Cruise Into The Europa League Round Of 16, Will Face Tottenham
Kovačić, Chelsea Squeak By Atletico – Modrić Assists In 1-0 Real Win
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Was the key to Mateo Kovačić's success Frank Lampard leaving Chelsea? Yep! Kovačić and Chelsea are on absolute fire since Lampard was sacked and that showed Tuesday night in Madrid as the Premiership club squeaked by Atletico 1-0 with a 2nd half Olivier Giroud bicycle kick. Kovačić was praised in yet another match with an 8/10 rating as "Chelsea's best player by a country … [Read more...] about Kovačić, Chelsea Squeak By Atletico – Modrić Assists In 1-0 Real Win
HNL Week 22: Osijek Claw To The Top
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The match week started off on Friday with an exciting draw earned by Slaven Belupo. HNK Šibenik went up 2-0 before the break, only to allow two goals in quick succession upon the restart. Slaven's Torless Knoll and Miroslav Illičić scored in the 43rd and 44th minutes to bring the match to a draw. Neither team were able to find the game winner and split the points in … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22: Osijek Claw To The Top
Croatians Around Europe XXI: Perišić, Inter Thump AC Milan 3-0
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With 15 matches remaining in the Serie A season, we have new favorites for the 'scudetto'. Ivan Perišić, Marcelo Brozović, and Inter Milan thumped AC Milan 3-0 on Sunday to take a 4-point lead on the Serie A table. Perišić had his best game in an Inter shirt with two assists which came alongside a goal-scoring attempt and another near assist. He was given a perfect 10/10 from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXI: Perišić, Inter Thump AC Milan 3-0
Petković Scores Twice As Dinamo Beat Krasnodar 3-2 On The Road
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It was a back and forth match in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 32 but Dinamo got the job done with three important away goals; two coming from Croatian international Bruno Petković. The return leg takes place next week in Zagreb with Dinamo in full control. More to come shortly... Dinamo Zagreb and Europa League return Thursday as the reigning Croatian champs … [Read more...] about Petković Scores Twice As Dinamo Beat Krasnodar 3-2 On The Road
The Kramarić/Hoffenheim Break-Up Is Coming
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Andrej Kramarić - Hoffenheim's all-time leading scorer - is not happy. Krama has recently expressed that he is not digging the style of play Hoffenheim have been putting out on the field, Sportmob reports. Even with their Croatian finding the scoresheet nearly every weekend, Hoffenheim currently sit 12th in the Bundesliga; only five points from the relegation zone. "This is … [Read more...] about The Kramarić/Hoffenheim Break-Up Is Coming
Kovačić, Chelsea Cruising Under New Manager Tuchel
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Can we blame Frank Lampard for Kovačić's slow start to the season? We sure can! Mateo Kovačić came to life Monday night in London as Chelsea defeated Newcastle United 2-0 to move back into fourth position on the Premiership table. Many football websites had Kova as 'Man of the Match' as he "Saw more of the ball than any other Chelsea player and barely put a foot wrong. Tidy in … [Read more...] about Kovačić, Chelsea Cruising Under New Manager Tuchel
Croatians Around Europe XX: Serie A Title Race Heats Up, Budimir Scores Again
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We are going to have one hell of a finish in Serie A between the four Hrvati who play in Milan. With AC Milan losing 2-0 to Spezia on Saturday, Ivan Perišić, Marcelo Brozović, and Inter Milan had a chance to leap frog their hated rivals for first place on Sunday - and they did exactly that. Inter defeated Lazio 3-1 and now have a one point lead on AC Milan with 16 matches … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XX: Serie A Title Race Heats Up, Budimir Scores Again
