CROATIANSPORTS.COM

Uniting Croatian Fans Around The World

Soccer

Hajduk, Osijek Move On In Europa League

By 1 Comment

Hajduk Split finished what they started one week ago in Croatia. After a 1-0 defeat of Levski Sofia from Dugopolje in the Europa League 2nd qualifying round, Hajduk came from behind Thursday night in Bulgaria to cap a 3-1 aggregate win. Levski would find their much needed equalizer in the 69th minute of play but two late Hajduk goals inside the final 10 minutes would cap off … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Osijek Move On In Europa League

Rijeka Crush TNS 7-1 On Aggregate In CL Qualifying

By 28 Comments

It took Rijeka a long time to get to the promised land; and their next step will be a tough one. Rijeka cruised by Welsh champions, The New Saints in their own home in western England this afternoon. Two goals from Mario Gavranovic, and goals from Florentin Matei, Aleksander Gorgon, and Stefan Ristovski were more than enough to defeat one of only a few full-time … [Read more...] about Rijeka Crush TNS 7-1 On Aggregate In CL Qualifying

HNL Kicks off 2017/2018 Season

By 5 Comments

Friday saw the return of the HNL for its 27th season (now called the Hrvatski Telekom Prva Liga). Dinamo’s Sammir returned to China, NK Rudeš has joined the Prva Liga, and Inter’s Vlatko Blažević has been called the “New Jamie Vardy” after scoring two goals in his debut. A lot has happened since Rijeka was crowed champions. Keep up with the latest news here. Inter … [Read more...] about HNL Kicks off 2017/2018 Season

Crochester United???

By 7 Comments

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???

Hajduk, Osijek Come Through Big In Europa League

By 3 Comments

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

By 6 Comments

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

By 20 Comments

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

Croatian Clubs in Europe: What are Their Chances? Osijek v. Santa Coloma

By 5 Comments

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

>
Verified by MonsterInsights