There are rumblings around Europe that a possible Crottenham 2.0 is in the works for Manchester United. In 2010, Luka Modrić, Niko Kranjčar and Vedran Ćorluka joined forces in North London to make the aforementioned trio of Crottenham Hotspur. Now Sportske Novosti is reporting that along with the much anticipated Ivan Perišić move from Inter Milan to Manchester … [Read more...] about Crochester United???
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Hajduk, Osijek Come Through Big In Europa League
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Hajduk Split and NK Osijek both won Thursday night in Croatia to strengthen their Europa League bids. Hajduk took down Bulgarian club Nevski Sofia 1-0 behind a 24th minute penalty from Marko Futacs. The home win will put Hajduk as a favorite to move onto the next round. Osijek took care of business, defeating Swiss club Luzern 2-0 at home to all but book their berth … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Osijek Come Through Big In Europa League
Rijeka Down TNS 2-0 In Champions League Debut
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In Rijeka's first ever Champions League match, they took care of business at home against Welsh club TNS. And it was all Rijeka from the beginning in the 2-0 win as Josip Mišić scored off a free kick in just the fourth minute of play. Rijeka held TNS to 33% ball possession without a single shot on frame and would ultimately put the game away in the 68th minute when Florentin … [Read more...] about Rijeka Down TNS 2-0 In Champions League Debut
Osijek Advaces to Second Round with 6-0 Aggregate Win
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Osijek did what was expected of them. After a lackluster 2-0 win in Andorra last week, Osijek welcoemd Santa Coloma to the Garden City and sent them packing with a 4-0 win. Muzafer Ejupi opened the scoring, but was outdone by Petar Bockaj, who scored twice last night. Borna Barisic scored from the penalty spot and a win was an open and shut … [Read more...] about Osijek Advaces to Second Round with 6-0 Aggregate Win
Osijek Earn 2-0 win in Andorra
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It wasn't pretty. Or exciting. Or even entertaining really, but Osijek managed to scrounge up a 2-0 in Andorra this afternoon. Osijek will be pleased with the two-goal win in the first round of Europa League qualifying. Their opponents, Santa Colomo will now have to travel to the Garden City next week and come back from what may be an insurmountable … [Read more...] about Osijek Earn 2-0 win in Andorra
Croatian Clubs in Europe: What are Their Chances? Osijek v. Santa Coloma
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Osijek are up first. They enter the first round of Europa League qualifying on Thursday against Andorran champions, FC Santa Coloma. I know, not the most prestigious matches on earth, the opening round of a less tournament, but this is crucial for Croatia's growth of the Prva Liga. Osijek will be facing a familiar opponent. The two clubs met each other … [Read more...] about Croatian Clubs in Europe: What are Their Chances? Osijek v. Santa Coloma
Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set
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Real Madrid have barely been champions of Europe for two weeks and the 2017/18 European season is ready to begin. The first and second qualifying rounds have been drawn in both the Champions and Europa Leagues and Croatians have received some very favorable opponents. HNK Rijeka will enter the second round of Champions League qualifying after wining the HNL this … [Read more...] about Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set
Who To Blame?
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Re: Iceland. Croatia has one of these matches every qualifying campaign. Sometimes it even happens multiple times. In Euro 2016 qualifying, in the final stretch of games, Croatia drew with Azerbaijan and lost to Norway; in the same weekend! For the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Croatia didn't just lose to Scotland once, but twice. Who can remember 2005 when the good 'ol … [Read more...] about Who To Blame?
Croatia Go On Vacation 90 Minutes Too Early, Fall 1-0 To Iceland
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Oh boy. This was not good. Even if that match ended in a scoreless draw, which wouldn't have been the worst result, Croatia should have hung their heads after the game. But a 90th minute Iceland goal from a corner kick will send Croatia to their first defeat in World Cup 2018 qualifying and completely open up Group I for everyone involved. After … [Read more...] about Croatia Go On Vacation 90 Minutes Too Early, Fall 1-0 To Iceland
