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Rijeka Fall 2-1 To AEK In Europa Opener

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Rijeka fell short of the Champions League group stage after their duel with Olympiakos, but were given a fortunate draw in Europa League. The Croatian champions were paired with AC Milan, AEK Athens and Rapid Wien in group stage. The top-2 clubs will make the Round of 32 knockout stage in February. And although AC Milan is primed to top the group, second place is … [Read more...] about Rijeka Fall 2-1 To AEK In Europa Opener

Champions League Day 1: Rakitić Scores, Kovačić Injured

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On the first night of Champions League, Barcelona easily dismissed last year's runners-up Juventus 3-0 at Camp Nou. Messi would score in the 45th minute with Ivan Rakitić picking up the trash in front of the net to beat an out of position Gigi Buffon in the 56th minute. Messi would add one more later in the second half. Barcelona are perfect to start the La Liga season and … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 1: Rakitić Scores, Kovačić Injured

Croatians Around Europe *III*

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After an awful game against Turkey, Inter Milan winger Ivan Perišić showed us all what he is capable of. In the 87th minute, Perišić could be seen waving to teammate Danilo d'Ambrosio in the box asking for a pass in the air. Perišić would receive his request, wind up and blast a left-footed volley into the top-left corner of the net from 17 yards out. The match would end 2-0 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *III*

The Blame Game

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Every qualifying campaign, Croatia has their hiccup performance. It's like clockwork. Croatia is not Germany. Or Spain. Or England: perennial teams that cruise through qualifying without the blink of an eye. For Euro 2016 qualifying, Croatia drew Azerbaijan and lost to Norway in the same weekend. In World Cup 2014 qualifying, Croatia lost to Scotland … [Read more...] about The Blame Game

Croatia Lose In Turkey After Subašić Gaffe

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Croatia Starting XI vs. Turkey: Subašić; Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Pivarić - Modrić, Badelj; Brozović, Kovačić, Perišić - Nikola Kalinić. We can blame the missed penalty call for Croatia in the first half or Subašić for not punching that ball away, but that Croatia team that has way too much potential but forgets how to play ball is back. Perišić is blasting balls from … [Read more...] about Croatia Lose In Turkey After Subašić Gaffe

Croatia Escape Watergate Weekend With Win

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That could have been a disaster folks! Imagine if Croatia didn't grab all three points against Kosovo at home. After Saturday night's match was suspended in the 20th minute due to pouring rain and a water logged pitch at Maksimir, to everyone's surprise waking up Sunday morning in North America, the game was back on Sunday afternoon in Zagreb; 2:30PM (local … [Read more...] about Croatia Escape Watergate Weekend With Win

Croatia, Kosovo Suspended Due To Flooded Pitch

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Croatia and Kosovo played for 20 minutes on a water logged pitch in Zagreb before captain Luka Modrić came over to the referee to complain about the conditions. The ball would not move. Players were sliding all over the place. It only created a dangerous playing situation. I'm surprised they even started this match how bad it was. More on when this game will be … [Read more...] about Croatia, Kosovo Suspended Due To Flooded Pitch

HNL Week 7: Dinamo on Top; Hajduk Vow to Catch Them

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Dinamo Zagreb remain on top of the table after a rough week in European play, but a shocking result for Osijek has found the surging team on a slight downslope in league play. Three goals from El Arbi Soudani was more than enough for the Modri to take care of NK Lokomotiva. Soudani scored his hattrick in the span of 40 minutes at Kranjčevićeva on Saturday evening, totally … [Read more...] about HNL Week 7: Dinamo on Top; Hajduk Vow to Catch Them

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