In a feature started weeks ago by our very very own Matt "Goldenchild" Lebo, CroatianSports.com will give you betting fiends out there our Pick of the Week. It will usually revolve around the English Premier League, but not always. And if we don't put something up one weekend for you folks to ponder, well, that just means we don't have a pick we would bet the house on. We're a … [Read more...] about Stone Cold Lock of the Week: Chelsea
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Fines, Punishments, Sanctions – HNL Cracks down
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There was no HNL action this week due to international play, but that didn’t mean officials weren’t busy handing down disciplinary sanctions to teams around the league. On the heels of the fan disruptions during the match featuring Croatia in Bulgaria, league officials passed down punishments for actions of fans, coaches, and players during the match between Hajduk Split … [Read more...] about Fines, Punishments, Sanctions – HNL Cracks down
Anarchy in Serbia
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FULL PHOTOS & VIDEOS VIA DAILY MAIL In case you missed it yesterday, the Serbia-Albania Euro 2016 qualifier in Belgrade was abandoned in the first half due to a pitch invasion. In one of the most bizarre events in sports history, a drone carrying an Albanian flag over the outline of Kosovo, implying Kosovo should be a part of Albania, was flown over the pitch in … [Read more...] about Anarchy in Serbia
Outraged Observations: A positive direction for youth
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Written by Allen "Outraged" Strk It’s no secret that it was a tale of two performances that took place during the latest fixtures for Croatia. The lethargic play against Bulgaria was quickly washed away by the thrilling play against Azerbaijan. It’s odd to see a team drastically change in performance in a matter of a few days against a fairly equal opponent. … [Read more...] about Outraged Observations: A positive direction for youth
U-21s lose 2-1 to England, Euro dream over
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After a 2-1 loss to England on Friday, the Croatia U-21's face the Three Lions again in Vinkovci Tuesday night. The Croatians will need a victory in the second match of their Euro 2015 playoff or their run will be over. With an away goal in England already to their name, all Croatia would need is a 1-0 win to get them into the 8-team tournament next summer. Marko … [Read more...] about U-21s lose 2-1 to England, Euro dream over
Croatia destroy Azerbaijan 6-0 to stay perfect
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HRVATSKA Starting XI: Subašić, Srna, Ćorluka, Vida, Pranjić, Brozović, Modrić, Rakitić, Kovačić, Kramarić Mandžukić Well, where has that been? And I'm not talking about the scoreline or the goals. But I'm talking about the speed and urgency from this Croatian side. Just three days ago, Croatia played one of their poorest matches to date in Bulgaria; needing an … [Read more...] about Croatia destroy Azerbaijan 6-0 to stay perfect
Croatia escape Bulgaria with own goal victory
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If Croatia's mission for Bulgaria was to show up, do the bare minimum and squeak out a 1-0 win, they absolutely succeeded Friday night. In one of the most disappointing games to date, there was more action off the field than on when Croatia took on Bulgaria in Sophia in Euro 2016 qualifying. The usual stars were out on the pitch, including Mario Mandžukić, Luka … [Read more...] about Croatia escape Bulgaria with own goal victory
Outraged Observations: The Return of Ivan Perišić
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Written by Allen "Outraged" Strk After a lackluster 2-0 victory over Malta in September, Croatia are back in action for two European qualifiers in a 4-day span starting Friday. A trip to Bulgaria and a home game against Azerbaijan awaits Croatia, as they look to continue to gel under manager Niko Kovač. The lingering questions at the holding midfielder and left … [Read more...] about Outraged Observations: The Return of Ivan Perišić
U-21s take on England for spot at Euro
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As the Croatian senior side takes on Bulgaria and Azerbaijan this week in Euro 2016 qualifying, the U-21's have a home and away playoff with England which will put the winner in the 8-team Euro 2015 tournament next summer. Alen Halilović, Tin Jedvaj, Ante Rebić and company face the England 21's on October 10th in Wolverhampton with the return leg in Vinkovci four days later. … [Read more...] about U-21s take on England for spot at Euro
