Guess what? Andrej Kramarić is back and he's already in midseason form. Kramarić returned from knee injury last week with a goal for Hoffenheim and he did the same this weekend in a 3-2 win over Hertha Berlin. Krama headed home a corner kick in the 38th minute to make it 2-0 for his side. He played the full match, which is a fantastic sign as Croatia head into their … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*
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Sign Up Ćorluka For Slovakia
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So what is our favorite bloodied, water polo cap wearing Croatian defender doing these days? Sure, Vedran Ćorluka retired from the Croatian national team following the 2018 World Cup; being capped by Croatia a total of 103 times. But he's not exactly sitting on a tropical beach somewhere sipping on pina coladas and smoking a pack of Marlboro Reds. Although … [Read more...] about Sign Up Ćorluka For Slovakia
RUMOR MILL: Vatreni Coming To Canada?
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Rumors are brewing that the Vatreni will once again play friendlies in North America prior to Euro 2020. Just as Croatia played in Miami and Dallas before the 2018 World Cup, plans are being put in place to play in Toronto and/or Chicago March of 2020. Again, just a rumor at the moment, but how sweet would this be for the Croatians living in Canada and the … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Vatreni Coming To Canada?
Dinamo Take 2nd Half Lead vs. Shakhtar, Should Be Happy With 2-2 Road Draw
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Oh boy! Dinamo almost had a huge Champions League road win today in Ukraine; only to have their dream dashed by a 75th minute Dodo equalizer to force a 2-2 draw in Donetsk. Both Shakhtar goals came from sloppy and open Dinamo defending but the usual suspects - Dani Olmo and Mislav Oršić - once again came to play. Oršić would feed Olmo in front of the net … [Read more...] about Dinamo Take 2nd Half Lead vs. Shakhtar, Should Be Happy With 2-2 Road Draw
Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
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Andrej Kramarić made his season debut for Hoffenheim Sunday; returning from a knee injury. Kramarić got the start and played the full match against Schalke, who would have taken top spot in the Bundesliga with a win over Hoffenheim. Instead, Kramarić broke the deadlock in the 71st minute, cleaning up the trash in front of the net after a blocked shot. Hoffenheim would add … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
CONFIRMED: Croatia vs. Slovakia To Be Played In Rijeka
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Croatia were always supposed to finish their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against Slovakia in Rijeka. But after the Hungary match in Split, there were small rumblings that the game could be moved to Poljud. And after the Wales match, even stronger rumblings said that the Slovakia match would be moved to Maksimir in Zagreb. The HNS conformed that the match will in … [Read more...] about CONFIRMED: Croatia vs. Slovakia To Be Played In Rijeka
Croatia vs. Wales: The Silver Lining
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There's no doubt about it; Croatia's 1-1 draw against Wales was a bit disappointing. The Vatreni came out of the gate hot with a 9th minute goal from the 'wunderkind' duo of Josip Brekalo and Nikola Vlašić. It looked as if they would break open the flood gates in Cardiff, but it didn't happen. Wales - a mediocre European side at best - only has one guy on their team that is … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Wales: The Silver Lining
Croatia Draw Wales 1-1, Still In Complete Control Of Euro Berth
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Croatia Starting XI vs. Wales: (4-2-3-1): Livaković - Barišić, Vida, Lovren, Jedvaj - Modrić, Kovačić - Perišić, Vlašić, Brekalo - Petković The Vatreni started off their second to last Euro 2020 qualifier against Wales in fantastic fashion. Young bloods Josip Brekalo and Nikola Vlašić got the start in place of veterans Ivan Rakitić and Ante Rebić. The tandem linked … [Read more...] about Croatia Draw Wales 1-1, Still In Complete Control Of Euro Berth
Croatia Can Book Euro 2020 Berth Sunday With Win, Or Draw (Maybe)
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Operation: Poljud was a huge success! Not only did the Vatreni smash on Hungary 3-0 to take control of their Euro 2020 qualifying group, but there was zero drama in Split surrounding the match for the first time in ages. The win means Croatia now hold a 4-point advantage over their Hungarian neighbors. The top two teams in the group go directly to Euro 2020. (For … [Read more...] about Croatia Can Book Euro 2020 Berth Sunday With Win, Or Draw (Maybe)
