Croatia easily defeated Israel 2-0 in Osijek Wednesday with both goals coming from Inter Milan teammates Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović. In the 4th minute, Brozović would chip a ball into the box with Perišić swinging in a left-footed volley across his body to beat the Israeli keeper. With pitch conditions absolutely horrific, the chip and volley worked to perfection for the … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Israel 2-0, Srna Injured
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HNL Week 28 – Hajduk Tops Dinamo
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If the start of the NCAA tournament hasn’t provided you with enough upsets yet, well here is the one you’ve been waiting for: Hajduk Split defeated Dinamo Zagreb on Sunday at Poljud with a score of 1-0. This is the first time Hajduk has defeated Dinamo since September 14, 2013. The two sides met each other only four days prior in the Croatian Cup semi final match at … [Read more...] about HNL Week 28 – Hajduk Tops Dinamo
HNL Week 27
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For the first time in 21 weeks, NK Osijek finds themselves out of the relegation zone and into eighth place after their 1-0 upset over Inter Zaprešić on Friday. It was Alen Grgić who scored for the Osjičani in the ninth minute to give them the win. Ilija Nestorvski could not finish the match for Inter after being sent off for kicking Aljosa Vojnović in the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 27
LEAKED: 2016 Croatia Home Kit
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It looks as if the 2016 Croatia kits are here. Here is a look at a leaked photo which hit the internet March 14th. There's never a surprise when it comes to the home kits. It's going to be a red and white checker design. Only question: how big are the checkers going to be? This design takes a bit of a twist with the checkers at a tipped angle; which I can … [Read more...] about LEAKED: 2016 Croatia Home Kit
Midweek action: HNL Week 25
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People have been wondering where Marko Pjaca has gone lately. Well, to answer that question, he’s gone nowhere but the back of the net. After his spectacular goal last weekend, Pjaca one-upped himself on Wednesday with a graceful display of footwork to score the only goal in the match against Istra. Dinamo came out with a 1-0 win after Pjaca’s impressive … [Read more...] about Midweek action: HNL Week 25
HNL Update – Weeks 24 and 25
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Not much has changed on the table from week 23, other than Istra leaping over Osijek thanks to their draw with Zagreb on Saturday. The top of the table remains the same with Dinamo on top after a 1-0 win against RNK Split due in part to a stunning goal from Marko Pjaca from distance. Rijeka held off and extended their lead over Hajduk Split on the table on … [Read more...] about HNL Update – Weeks 24 and 25
Mandžukić On A Mission Against Munich
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I didn't watch the game today. But I was following it online while at work. And I'm pretty sure I missed one of Super Mario's best games. Mario Mandžukić and Juventus had a huge Champions League Round of 16 match against German champions Bayern Munich, Mandžukić's former club. And it didn't look pretty. Juve fell behind Bayern 2-0 in the 55th minute and it looked as … [Read more...] about Mandžukić On A Mission Against Munich
HNL Week 23: Dinamo Downs Rijeka, Hajduk Loses to Lokosi
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Dinamo Zagreb has secured a five-point lead at the top of the table after defeating Rijeka at Maksimir 3-0 on Sunday. The two sides contested for the top spot over the weekend, but Rijeka was unable to match the performance put on by Dinamo and suffered their first defeat of the season. Rijeka was the last club to remain undefeated until Sunday. With barely 40 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 23: Dinamo Downs Rijeka, Hajduk Loses to Lokosi
Los Croatos Shine Wednesday Night
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Real Madrid might be seven points behind Barcelona in La Liga, but Los Blancos took a huge step Wednesday night in Italy to challenge their hated Spanish rivals for the Champions League crown this year. In the first leg of their Round of 16 clash with Roma, Cristiano Ronaldo did what he does best and scored a 57th minute curler from 18 yards out to put Real Madrid ahead after a … [Read more...] about Los Croatos Shine Wednesday Night
