Josip Brekalo was the star for Wolfsburg on Sunday in a 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin. With the game already 1-0 in the 82nd minute, Brekalo gathered the ball at midfield, dribbled down the pitch, got separation from his defender and slotted home a shot from 18 yards out. Minutes later, Brekalo got the assist on Wolfsburg's third goal sending a cross-field pass to Jerome … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *II*
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Rijeka Give Up Early Lead, Lose 2-1 To Gent
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Rijeka started their night off right in Belgium after an onslaught of possession and mini-attacks from Gent in their 1st leg Europa League Playoff match. Although Gent was knocking on the door nearly the entire first half, Rijeka broke the deadlock in the 39th minute as Tibor Halilović banged in a low shot inside the far post to give Rijeka the lead going into … [Read more...] about Rijeka Give Up Early Lead, Lose 2-1 To Gent
Dinamo Handle Business In Zagreb, Defeat Rosenborg 2-0
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Dinamo Zagreb are headed to Europe! But will it be Europa League or the prestigious Champions League? Dinamo downed Norwegian champions Rosenborg 2-0 Wednesday night at Maksimir to put them 90 minutes away from the Champions League group stage. Bruno Petković banged in a penalty kick in the 8' and Mislav Oršić 'nutmegged' the keeper after a long run up the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Business In Zagreb, Defeat Rosenborg 2-0
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Euro 2020 Qualifiers vs. Slovakia, Azerbaijan
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The Vatreni will have to hit the ground running in September as Euro 2020 qualifying returns. Croatia will have two away matches; having to play Slovakia in Trnava on September 6th and Azerbaijan in Baku three days later. Ideally, six points and a clean sweep of the road trip would be nice, but if Croatia can manage four points from these two matches, they will be … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Euro 2020 Qualifiers vs. Slovakia, Azerbaijan
HNL Week 5
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Things are heating up in the Prva Liga with Dinamo and Hajduk vying for the top spot while Rijeka and Osijek linger close by. Dinamo had an early scare in their match Friday in Zaprešić when they went down 1-0 in the eighth minute, but kept their composure and fought back to earn two goals to seal the victory. Both of Dinamo's goals came from Nigerian national Iyayi … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5
Croatians Around Europe *I*
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In Real Madrid's La Liga opener against Celta Vigo Saturday - which they won 3-1 - current Ballon d'Or holder Luka Modrić was given a straight red card for the faintest of touches in the 56th minute. And it all went down after a VAR review. Modrić clipped the ankle of Denis Suarez and the referees deemed it to be a blatant stomp. 1. It was a yellow card at worst 2. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *I*
Rijeka Cruise Past Aberdeen 4-0 (Agg.) To Reach Europa League Playoff Round
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After a 2-0 victory in Croatia last week, Rijeka once again downed their Scottish rivals 2-0 in Abdereen Thursday night to reach the Europa League Playoff Round. Rijeka are now 180 minutes away from the Europa League Group Stage with Belgian side KAA Gent in their way. The two clubs will play in Gent August 22nd with the return leg in Rijeka seven days … [Read more...] about Rijeka Cruise Past Aberdeen 4-0 (Agg.) To Reach Europa League Playoff Round
Dinamo Thrash Ferencvaros 4-0 To Reach Champions League Playoff Round
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After a 1-1 draw in Zagreb last week in their Champions League third qualifying round first leg tie against Hungarian champs Ferencvaros, the reigning Croatian champions demolished their Hungarian neighbors 4-0 in the return leg. Arijan Ademi got Dinamo's all-important away goal in the 16th minute and the Modri never looked back. Dinamo went into halftime up 1-0 but … [Read more...] about Dinamo Thrash Ferencvaros 4-0 To Reach Champions League Playoff Round
HNL Week 5 – Underdogs Prevail
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It was an upsetting weekend for most, but not if you're a fan of the underdog. Dinamo Zagreb faced the toughest opponent of the week when travelling to the Garden City to take on Osijek. Osijek has already dropped one match this season but put up a strong fight against the unbeaten Dinamo side. Modri head coach Nenad Bjelica made some big changes in the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5 – Underdogs Prevail
