Dinamo pulled through on Thursday with yet another victory at Poljud over Hajduk in another closely contested 1-0 win. Sandro Kulenović scored the only goal of the match off a shot that was deflected by Hajduk goalkeeper Lovre Kalinić into a dangerous area. Shortly after, Lovre Kalinić was subbed off with an injury, forcing a previously hurt Ivan Lučić to come in and step up … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup: Hajduk Suffer Back-to-Back Defeats At Poljud This Week vs. Dinamo
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Where Is All This Kovačić Love Coming From???
By 52 CommentsThe days of Dalić playing two #8's in the Croatian midfield (Modrić + Kovačić) must end. Sit Kova so we can play a true #10 like a Lovro Majer in front of Luka. I'm beating this debate like a dead horse. I understand that. I'm simply trying to figure out where all this Kova love is coming from and why all his lovers are so big on him in the Croatian midfield. Honestly, he plays … [Read more...] about Where Is All This Kovačić Love Coming From???
Happy Easter/Sretan Uskrs CroatianSports.com Nation!
By 9 Comments🐣🇭🇷Happy Easter/Sretan Usrks CroatianSports.com Nation! Ante and Co. wish you and your families a wonderful and blessed day… Hopefully by this time next year, Luka Modrić will have already announced his plans to play in the 2026 World Cup! … [Read more...] about Happy Easter/Sretan Uskrs CroatianSports.com Nation!
Croatians Around Europe 27: Budimir Scores #16! Majer Bags A Goal Too
By 43 CommentsAnte Budimir scored his 16th La Liga goal of the season in a 3-0 victory of Almeria Saturday. It was an easy tap-in on an open net following a defensive blunder, but a goal nonetheless. Budimir missed both of Croatia's matches last week in Egypt due to a fever. It's great o see him back in action so quickly as he should be Croatia's #9 starting striker in front of Petković this … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 27: Budimir Scores #16! Majer Bags A Goal Too
Petković Goal All But Ends Hajduk’s Title Run, Dinamo Wins 1-0 To Control Own Destiny
By 31 CommentsBruno Petković, Dinamo's star and captain, came to the rescue today giving life to Dinamo's title charge while simultaneously blowing up Hajduk's season. Despite having fewer chances at Poljud in a hostile environment, Dinamo stepped up to the challenge and walked away from Split all taking three points with them. The road to victory was not easy for Dinamo. Hajduk created tons … [Read more...] about Petković Goal All But Ends Hajduk’s Title Run, Dinamo Wins 1-0 To Control Own Destiny
Majer For President! Kovačić Must Sit At Euro 2024
By 100 CommentsThis is what I've been saying since Rakitić left the squad in 2018! And I will be saying it all the way to my death bed. Playing Kovačić next to Modrić is a complete waste of a spot in the Croatian starting XI, especially with Brozović sitting behind both as the #6 CDM. When Kova plays, it takes a slot away from a Majer playing his natural #10 CAM position or Kramarić … [Read more...] about Majer For President! Kovačić Must Sit At Euro 2024
Croatia Defeat Egypt 4-2 in Cairo Friendly With Goals From Vlašić, Petković, Kramarić & Majer
By 88 CommentsFINAL: The boys woke up from an anemic offensive display against Tunisia on Saturday with 4 goals from Vlašić, Petković, Kramarić and Majer. The attack looked much more lively in the 1st half as Kovačić started the match on the bench in lieu of Majer.Both Egypt goals were scored from set pieces. 87': GOOOOOALLLL!! Kramarić lays the ball to Majer at the top of the box. Majer … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Egypt 4-2 in Cairo Friendly With Goals From Vlašić, Petković, Kramarić & Majer
Croatia Play Out 0-0 Snoozefest Against Tunisia, Win 5-4 In Penalty Kick Shootout To Setup Friendly vs. Egypt Tuesday
By 153 CommentsI know this was just a friendly, but aren't friendlies scheduled to try new tactics? Not just new players. It looks like Dalić is married to the midfield core of Modrić, Brozović, and Kovačić and won't get away from it in 2024. I was hoping he would bench Kova to free up a spot for Majer as the #10 CAM; or for Kramarić to drop back behind the #9 striker (Budimir or Petković). … [Read more...] about Croatia Play Out 0-0 Snoozefest Against Tunisia, Win 5-4 In Penalty Kick Shootout To Setup Friendly vs. Egypt Tuesday
Which Wingers Will Step Up For Croatia In 2024 With Perišić Likely Out?
By 29 CommentsMy main concern (and hole to fill) for Euro 2024 is the two winger positions. It used to be striker, however, with Budimir hot in La Liga, we can only assume the #9 role is his to lose this summer in Germany. We have to anticipate Perišić will not be ready for Euro in three months and Dalić will have to find other solutions. If Perišić is ready, great! But we are less than 90 … [Read more...] about Which Wingers Will Step Up For Croatia In 2024 With Perišić Likely Out?