SPAIN It was a Croatian bonanza at the Bernabeu in Madrid on Saturday as Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić got the start for Real Madrid while Duje Čop got the nod for Sporting Gijon. It looked like a runaway game for Real Madrid as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for his side within the first 18 minutes of the match, but a rare mistake from Modrić in the 35th minute … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
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Champions League: Real Madrid, Monaco Through, Dinamo Shut Out Again
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The Champions League looked a bit clearer after Tuesday night's games. Both Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić played the full 90 minutes in the Real Madrid midfield in their 2-1 victory away to Sporting Lisbon. This is the second consecutive match Madrid has fielded the Croatian duo which can only build Kovačić' confidence moving forward. The victory keeps Real Madrid two points … [Read more...] about Champions League: Real Madrid, Monaco Through, Dinamo Shut Out Again
HNL Week 16: Dinamo Disappoints, Rijeka Can’t Capitalize
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For those who follow 1.HNL, no one is sure what is more disappointing, Dinamo’s 1-1 draw against NK Istra 1961 on Friday afternoon or Rijeka’s inability to capitalize on Dinamo’s draw and played to a scoreless draw themselves against Slaven Belupo on Sunday. Rijeka remains six points ahead of Dinamo, but failed to make it an insurmountable eight-point lead after an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16: Dinamo Disappoints, Rijeka Can’t Capitalize
Croatians Around Europe *XI*
By 19 CommentsItaly PHOTO: inter Inter and Milan faced each other On Saturday night. After a boring first half the 'Derby della Madonnina' took off in the second half to end with a spectacular 2-2. Ivan Perišić was a starter under the new Manager Pioli. The former Wolsfburg star played a good first half though missed a couple of chances in the box. His first try was too … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
Tuesday Night Funnies: Džeko Undresses Greece
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In case you missed it on Sunday, Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko pulled down the shorts of Greek player Kyriakos Papadopoulos during their World Cup qualifier in Greece. Bosnia was up 1-0 at the time in the 76th minute, and with Džeko already on a yellow card, he without any hesitation dropped Papadopoulos' shorts as he stood over him. Džeko was given a second yellow … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Džeko Undresses Greece
Croatia Get Job Done With 2-0 Win Over Iceland
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It was a quiet night in Zagreb. The pitch was in horrific condition. There was zero atmosphere because fans were once again not allowed in the stadium. But Croatia got the result they were looking for. And although a 2-0 scoreline looks great on paper, Croatia should have had the game in the bag much sooner than their injury time insurance goal from Marcelo Brozović. … [Read more...] about Croatia Get Job Done With 2-0 Win Over Iceland
Croatians Around Europe *X*
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Italy PHOTO: Juventus Juventus reinforced their Serie A lead following to their 2-1 away win at Chievo Verona. Mario Mandžukić was paired up front with Gonzalo Higuain and played the full match. The Croatian international started from the left with free license to converge and support the Argentinian. His second half was way better than the first. He scored … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *X*
HNL Week 14
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For the fourth time in the last five meetings, Dinamo Zagreb has defeated Inter Zaprešić with the score of 1-0. Ante Čorić scored the game’s only goal in the ninth minute and his second of the season. Čorić will also be part Ante Čaćić’s squad to face Northern Ireland and Iceland in November. Čorić’s goal came from a clever free kick that let the Inter defense … [Read more...] about HNL Week 14
HNL Week 13
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It was a rough weekend for the away teams, who collectively scored zero goals in any match. Dinamo Zagreb hosted Cibalia and kept them winless on Saturday morning, handing them a 3-0 shutout. Angelo Henriquez ended a six-month goal drought, finally finding the back of the net in the 42nd minute against the last place team. The former Manchester United man also appeared in … [Read more...] about HNL Week 13
