Dinamo fail to hold onto a 2-0 2nd half lead and DRAW Monaco 2-2 on a rainy night in Zagreb in Champions League. Petar Sučić and Martin Baturina both scored with fantastic goals! Baturina rocketed a shit from 20 yards out to put Dinamo up 2-0. He was voted MOTM with a 8.7 rating. 45': GOOOOOALLL!!! Dinamo catches Monaco on a 90-yard counter. Baturina finds a wide open … [Read more...] about Dinamo Blow 2-Goal 2nd Half Lead In The Rain, Draw Monaco 2-2 In Champions League
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Croatians Around Europe 6: Budimir Brace Beats Barcelona, Gvardiol MOTM With Silky Smooth Goal
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Ante Budimir scored two goals and received 8.9/10 MOTM honors as Osasuna handed Barcelona their first defeat (4-2) of the season. Budimir opened up the scoring in the 18'; heading home a perfect header from a sharp angle. This is what Budimir does best in the box -- use his head when he receives proper service. In the 2nd half, Budimir was fouled in the box and converted the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 6: Budimir Brace Beats Barcelona, Gvardiol MOTM With Silky Smooth Goal
Dalić Names October Nations League Squad: Oršić Returns, Still No Marco
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Mislav Oršić is returning to the Croatian national side for the first time since the 2022 World Cup, where he scored the game winner against Morocco in the 3rd place game. He sat out the majority of 2023 rehabilitating his knee after ACL surgery just as Perišić did. The 31 year-old former Dinamo Zagreb winger is now playing in Turkey for Trabzonspor. In three matches this … [Read more...] about Dalić Names October Nations League Squad: Oršić Returns, Still No Marco
Croatians Around Europe 5: Slow Week As City Force Draw With Arsenal
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Man City and 10-man Arsenal played out an exciting 2-2 draw Sunday night with reigning English champions Manchester City equalizing on the last kick of the match. Joško Gvardiol got the start and received a 7-grade from NBC Sports as he "Produced some brilliant chances and was unlucky to be denied by Raya." Mateo Kovačić came off the bench for an injured Rodri in the 21' and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 5: Slow Week As City Force Draw With Arsenal
Champions League Day 1: Modrić Assists Winner, Gvardiol MOTM For City
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Luka Modrić came off the bench for Real Madrid Tuesday night in the 70th minute and supplied the game-winning assist to Antonio Rudiger 13 minutes off a free kick. Real Madrid defeated Stuttgart 3-1 in their Champions League opening match. It is absolutely unreal how Modrić can still make an impact at the highest competition even at age 39. ManagingMadrid gave Luka a 7/10 grade … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 1: Modrić Assists Winner, Gvardiol MOTM For City
Dinamo’s 2-Goal Comeback Not Enough In Humbling 9-2 Defeat To Bayern Munich
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Well, that didn't go according to plan. Dinamo wasn't expected to win by any means tonight in Munich, but man, that is not going to be a great flight heading back to Zagreb. You just can't concede NINE TIMES in a Champions League match...you just can't. Bayern absolutely owned the 1st half with chances, possession, and goals (3). They even had one goal disallowed due to … [Read more...] about Dinamo’s 2-Goal Comeback Not Enough In Humbling 9-2 Defeat To Bayern Munich
Croatians Around Europe 4: Sučić Rattles The Post 2x In 1st La Liga Start vs. Modrić & Real Madrid
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Luka Modrić and Luka Sučić both got the start Saturday as Real Sociedad lost 2-0 to Real Madrid. Sučić was given his 1st La Liga start and nearly broke the goal post in the 25' when he sent a rocket shot from 19 yards out that rattled off the upper-V. Sučić later placed a perfect left-footed should that beat Courtois off the far post. Sučić could have easily had two goals in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 4: Sučić Rattles The Post 2x In 1st La Liga Start vs. Modrić & Real Madrid
Livaja Shocks Maksimir In 1-0 Hajduk Victory Over Dinamo
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The HNL is a wild and unpredictable league. But one thing is certain: it doesn't matter if Hajduk beats Dinamo at Poljud or Maksimir multiple times in any given season...they will still somehow find a way to lose the league. Complete transparency: I did not watch the game. Only the highlights. And I am a Hajduk guy. With that said, I would have been happy with a Hajduk draw … [Read more...] about Livaja Shocks Maksimir In 1-0 Hajduk Victory Over Dinamo
Croatia vs. Poland: Player Ratings
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Here are my 'Player Ratings' for the 1-0 Croatia victory over Poland in Osijek Sunday night: Livaković - 7. A solid display once again as Livaković has truly grown into a reliable starter for Croatia. Made a crucial save to keep the clean sheet as well. Šutalo - 8. Both DCC and Šutalo are truly proving that this 3-5-2 formation with them anchoring the back is solid (so … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Poland: Player Ratings
