OFFICIAL starting XI for Croatia vs. Norway: Subašić, Srna, Ćorluka, Vida, Pranjić, Brozović, Modrić, Rakitić, Perišić, Olić, Mandžukić. After a slow start to the match, Croatia opened up the flood gates on Norway, scoring five goals at Maksimir Saturday night in their Group H Euro 2016 qualifier. Brozović and Perišić would both score from outside the box while Olić, … [Read more...] about Croatia smash Norway 5-1, Ćorluka sent off
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Euro 2016 Kits?
By 45 CommentsPictures are circulating on the internet of possible Croatian kits for Euro 2016. Nothing has officially been released; just these three tops, two of which are completely red and white. The Vatreni have never dawned a third kit, but it was rumored for the 2010 World Cup (which they did not qualify for) that Nike would release an all-white checkered top. The one above is clean … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Kits?
Croatia vs. Norway On Tap
By 169 CommentsThings are quickly heating up in the world of football. Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić will face off against each other in the Champions League quarterfinals. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona take on Zlatan Ibrahimović's PSG while goalkeeper Danijel Subašić tries to keep keep Monaco's momentum against a confident Juventus side. But before Champions League continues … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Norway On Tap
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 26
By 3 CommentsDinamo Zagreb took care of business with a routine 4-1 win against Istra 1961 in front of 1,742 fans at Maksimir on Saturday. Paulo Machado added to his wundergol count this season with a free kick from 20 yards out in the 11th minute to make the score 1-1. Machado’s last goal was the late-game equalizer against Hajduk last week, but this goal was just as … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 26
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 25 – Dinamo Draws Hajduk, Vugrinec Doubles for Slaven
By 14 CommentsDinamo Zagreb miraculously held on to their undefeated season after scoring a last-second goal against Hajduk Split at Poljud on Saturday. Hajduk took the lead in the in 73rd minute with a goal from Andrija Balić. The 17-year-old Balić has been impressive since joining the ranks of Hajduk. The young midfielder has seen the pitch eight times now, scoring three … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 25 – Dinamo Draws Hajduk, Vugrinec Doubles for Slaven
Bilić’s Boys (Besiktas Edition)
By 64 CommentsSlaven Bilić is a fun guy. He's animated. He's energetic. He's in a band. And he's just about got his coaching career back in control. After leading Croatia to the Euro 2008 quarterfinals after an improbable 3-2 win over England at Wembley, denying the Three Lions Euro qualification, Bilić was on top of the world. He was untouchable. The players loved him. The … [Read more...] about Bilić’s Boys (Besiktas Edition)
Srna’s Last Stand
By 22 CommentsAt 32 years and 10 months old, Croatia/Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna may very well play the last significant match of his career Wednesday night (3:45PM ET) in Germany. After a scoreless affair in Donetsk three weeks ago, Shakhtar will take on German champions Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 showdown. Although heavy … [Read more...] about Srna’s Last Stand
MaxTv Prva Liga Week 24
By 10 CommentsDinamo Zagreb took care of business in front of 1,200 fans with a routine win against NK Zagreb at Maksimir. Angelo Henriquez scored a double on the day that gave the Modri the 2-0 win that earned them the three points to add to their uncatchable lead on the table. Marko Pjaca seemed to get the scoring going early on in the match but was ruled … [Read more...] about MaxTv Prva Liga Week 24
Croatia Cup Quarterfinals Are a Wrap, Semifinal Draw Takes Place
By 18 CommentsThe Croatian Cup quarter finals are nearly wrapped up after some mid-week action on Tuesday and Wednesday for the return legs featuring the remaining eight teams. Dinamo easily took care of Istra on Tuesday with a score of 3-0 to take the cup tie aggregate score to 4-0 after a 1-0 victory in Pula on Feb 2. Tuesday’s game came as a struggle for Istra after … [Read more...] about Croatia Cup Quarterfinals Are a Wrap, Semifinal Draw Takes Place










