Rijeka tops the table this week with a +6 goal differential, which is all that separates it from Osijek, which is the only other club with two wins in this young season. Rijeka took care of business against visiting Inter Zaprešić, who remain without any points in the first two matches this year. The home side scored four goals against Inter, who started former … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2
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Fantasy Premier League Is Back!
By 4 CommentsThe English Premier League kicks off on Friday when Manchester United host Leicester City, which means it's time to pick your squads for the season. The CroatianSports.com league is free. Simply create a team at Fantasy Premier League and join our private league with the code below. 2503785-569929 … [Read more...] about Fantasy Premier League Is Back!
The 55th Annual Croatian Tournament Of North America Kicks Off Sept. 1
By 9 CommentsThe biggest Croatian soccer tournament in North America is back! Join Hrvatski Nacionalni Nogometni Savez Kanade i SAD on September 1st & 2nd in Norval, Ontario, Canada for soocer, food and dance. Go to www.Turnir55.com for more information on the event! CroatianSports.com attended the tournament back in 2011, and if you are near the Greater … [Read more...] about The 55th Annual Croatian Tournament Of North America Kicks Off Sept. 1
Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
By 1 CommentNK Osijek are dissapointed with themselves after falling victim to Rangers FC in the second round of Europa qualifying. Osijek traveled to Glasgow yesterday to play the second leg of the tie, entering the match with a 1-0 handicap. the match was wide open with Osijek pushing had for a tying goal but were unable to break through the Scotch defense. Rangers … [Read more...] about Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
The Croatians Are Coming!
By 31 CommentsPlayers don't get paid much for appearing in the World Cup, but if they play well, their values can skyrocket! And that's exactly what's happening with the Vatreni following their second place finish in Russia. Atletico Madrid right-back Šime Vrsaljko, who had a superb World Cup, is being loaned out to Serie A Club Inter Milan for the season. He will join Croatian … [Read more...] about The Croatians Are Coming!
Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
By 33 CommentsDinamo Zagreb entered yesterday's return match against Israel's Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a five-goal aggregate lead. This lead was cut to three goals rather quickly when Hapoel scored twice before the half. With an almost-nervous feeling creeping up on the Modri, Mario Budimir and Izet Hajrović stepped up to even the score at two. This returned the dominating five-goal … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
By 12 CommentsSome unexpected results kicked off (pun intended) the season, which started Friday featuring Dinamo Zagreb hosting NK Rudeš. The match featured the first goal of the season, which was credited to Sadegh Moharami of Dinamo, who unfortunately scored for the wrong team. The own goal led to an early Rudeš lead, which they successfully defended through 90 minutes. Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
The World Cup: 2 Weeks Later
By 88 CommentsWritten by Anthony Zorić It’s been two weeks since Croatia lost to France and I can’t stop thinking about it. What could have been. What should have been. The referee. VAR. It goes on and on in my head. Before the World Cup started I was optimistic as always about Croatia’s chances. I knew we had a top quality team with a good atmosphere after new coach Zlatko … [Read more...] about The World Cup: 2 Weeks Later
Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers
By 55 CommentsHajduk Split limped to victory against Bulgarian side Slavia Sofia Thursday evening. The Croatians were favored in the match, but finished the match with the minimum requirement for victory. The Ghana-born Italian international, Said Ahmed Said scored the game's lone goal in the 79th minute. Sofia finished the match with 10 men after Alexandar … [Read more...] about Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers










