Photo: AFP I went into Thursday night's match between Hajduk Split and Inter Milan with no credentials and no expectations: just a fan with a video camera. It was an awesome experience and I'm glad I did it this way. I had two friends from the States in Croatia for the first time and knew I had to take them to this epic encounter on Croatian soil once the tie was … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** Hajduk vs. Inter Milan
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Hajduk outclassed at Poljud
By 32 CommentsPhoto: Josko Ponos / CROPIX Inexperience caught up with Hajduk today as Inter took advantage of some sloppy defending from the hosts to coast to an easy 3-0 win in the first leg of the Europa League’s third qualifying round in Split. Sell out at Poljud tonight Porous defending put Hajduk on their heels early as an 18th-minute strike from Wesley Sneijder … [Read more...] about Hajduk outclassed at Poljud
Hajduk aim to pounce on out-of-form Inter
By 27 CommentsPhoto: Joško Šupić/CROPIX Inter Milan's final training before taking on Hajduk Split on Thursday night Hajduk’s young guns aim to write their own page in the club’s century-old history today as the Bijeli take on Serie A giants Inter in the first leg of the Europa League’s third qualifying round in front of a sold-out Poljud stadion. Buoyed by the fervent support of … [Read more...] about Hajduk aim to pounce on out-of-form Inter
HNL REPORT (WEEK 2)
By 13 CommentsResults for July 27-29, 2012 Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Cibalia Photo: Tomislav Kristo / CROPIX Domagoj Vida celebrates Dinamo gaol against Cibalia Dinamo Zagreb celebrated their Champions League qualifying win over Ludogorets with a 2-1 win over Cibalia at Maksimir on Saturday. The Croatian champions opened up the match strong and dominated the early … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT (WEEK 2)
What’s up with Modric?
By 28 CommentsPhoto: Dail Mail Written by Joe Pielago CroatianSports.com's rookie reporter Joe Pielago attended Tuesday night’s Tottenham Hotspur vs. Los Angeles Galaxy friendly at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California in search of Spurs new manager, Andres Villas-Boas', honest opinion on Luka Modrić and his future at the club. Numerous rumors have been flying around about … [Read more...] about What’s up with Modric?
Hajduk squeak through Latvia
By 6 CommentsPhoto: Hajduk Hajduk Split played Skonto in front of a sell out crowd(just kiddin') Hajduk begin preparations for August 2nd home date with Inter Hajduk have secured a Europa League match up with the mighty Inter Milan by virtue of their 2-1 aggregate win over Latvian league-leaders Skonto. Hajduk went down to defeat 1-0 today in Riga on a 93rd-minute strike from … [Read more...] about Hajduk squeak through Latvia
Miracle at Maksimir
By 49 CommentsPhoto: Damir Krajac/Cropix Written by Colin O' Haravić Today marked redemption for Domagoj Vida and Dinamo Zagreb. After a blundering mistake by the 23 year-old defender in the first leg in Bulgaria that quite nearly cost them the game, Domagoj Vida scored the game winner for the modri in the 98th minute, sending them into the next qualifying round. “We fought … [Read more...] about Miracle at Maksimir
Modrić putting his foot down
By 54 CommentsPhoto: REX Features The Telegraph has reported that Croatian star midfielder Luka Modrić has not yet attended Tottenham Hotspur training this summer and will not join the team on their North American tour. In response to Modrić's absence, Spurs management have fined the Croatian £80,000, which could grow if he doesn't join the club soon. It seems as if Modrić has … [Read more...] about Modrić putting his foot down
HNL REPORT (WEEK 1)
By 32 CommentsResults for July 20-22, 2012 Written by Dr. O'Haravić GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 1 NK INTER ZAPREŠIĆ Photo: Dinamo Inter Zaprešić shocked Dinamo Zagreb on Saturday's HNL opener by earning a 1-1 draw at Maksimir. 1,200 fans sat in awe as the reigning Croatian champions dropped points in their first match of the season. In the 2011/12 season, Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT (WEEK 1)