This is my favorite time of year. Spring has sprung. The days are getting longer. And the weather is getting warmer. (Eh, I live in Southern California. We don't know what seasons are.) But as a sports guy, it means basketball and hockey playoffs are on the horizon. March Madness brackets are being paid out. And Champions League quarterfinals are … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarters
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Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*
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SPAIN Saturday's version of El Clasico was more about what happened off the pitch than on. Sure, Real Madrid came back to win with 10 men at Camp Nou, but the result will have ZERO impact on Barcelona winning yet another La Liga title. So what did I take away from the game? The match started with a minute of silence for European legend Johan … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*
Mandžukić Scores In 1-1 Draw With Hungary
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Croatia-Hungary Goals After a routine 2-0 victory over Israel in Osijek earlier this week, Croatia travel to neighboring Hungary Saturday for a match in Budapest. The Inter Milan duo of Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović stole the show with a goal and an assist each against the Israelis. The number one concern in these matches is for players not to … [Read more...] about Mandžukić Scores In 1-1 Draw With Hungary
Croatia Defeat Israel 2-0, Srna Injured
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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
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
