The 'anti-football' show is finally over in Split. That's the good news. The bad news? Hajduk's Europa League season has ended before it even began. With Stoke City winning the first leg in England 1-0, all the Brits needed was a scoreless draw in Croatia to clinch a berth into the next round; and that's exactly what they played for. THE DAGGER Hajduk controlled … [Read more...] about HAJDUK CAN’T BREAK ANTI-FOOTBALL STOKE
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VARAŽDIN’S EURO RUN OVER
By 7 CommentsGOLUBAR (BLUE) SCORES IN FRONT OF A SMALL VARAŽDIN CROWD Game 1 of the Croatian Europa League triple-header has started out in offensive fashion as Varaždin and Dinamo Bucharest scored three goals collectively in the first 30 minutes of the match. NK Varaždin goalie Denis Krklec was not able to clear the shot out of his own box on two occasions in the first half vs. Dinamo … [Read more...] about VARAŽDIN’S EURO RUN OVER
YOUNG GUNS SINKING IN COLUMBIA
By 20 CommentsAfter a 2-0 loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening match of Group D play, Croatia's U-20 team once again failed to impress against a much stronger Nigerian side at the 2011 Under-20 World Cup. Hajduk defender, but current Karlovac loanee Mario Tičinović, had a horrific game as he stood in 'no man's land' to keep Nigeria's Kayode onside for an easy tap-in past Croatian keeper Matej … [Read more...] about YOUNG GUNS SINKING IN COLUMBIA
OHHHHH CANADA!
By 35 CommentsTEAM CSR, headed by Southern California natives Denis Svirčić and Ante Kvartuč, are headed north of the border to beautful Toronto, CANADA for the Croatian qualifiers vs. Malta and Israel the first week of September. We had a blast year hanging out with the Croatian contingent from New York at Cafe Bar Scorpio in Astoria, Long Island and want to do it all over again this … [Read more...] about OHHHHH CANADA!
MLADI VATRENI STUMBLE IN WC OPENER
By 28 CommentsAfter absolutely dominating the match for the first 20 minutes through possession and chances, Croatia fell asleep and finall conceded a Saudi Arabia goal in the 54', after going into halftime scoreless. Croatian goalie and Chelsea FC property Matej Delač was lucky not to have been called for a penalty in the box during the first half as he clumsily brought down a Saudi player … [Read more...] about MLADI VATRENI STUMBLE IN WC OPENER
2ND ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 22 CommentsHere are the results for July 29-31... Dinamo Zagreb [ 2-0 ] Cibalia Vinkovci NET.HR/ ANOTHER EASY DAY FOR DINAMO Dinamo easily took care of Cibalia Saturday night with a 2-0 victory in front of their second leg Champions League qualifier with Helsinki on Wednesday at Maksimir. Luis Ibanez got Dinamo on the board in the 27' with a goal from the … [Read more...] about 2ND ROUND HNL RESULTS
RONALDO DRAWS CROATIA WITH SERBIA, IN GROUP OF DEATH
By 120 CommentsTHANKS RONALDO CSR's own Ante BBB has jinxed Croatia, not only with Serbia, but with the 'Group of Death'. Going into the last pot, Group A was the one to avoid. Now Croatia must get past the Serbs in two emotionally driven matches where supporters will undoubtedly be on their worst behavior. Hopefully what happened in Italy with the Serbs doesn't occur again with Croatia on … [Read more...] about RONALDO DRAWS CROATIA WITH SERBIA, IN GROUP OF DEATH
HELLO HELSINKI!
By 55 CommentsDamir Krajač/Cropix:DINAMO TRAINING IN FINLAND ON TUESDAY Written by Ante Baričević The stage is set for the first leg match of the third round Champions League qualifier featuring GNK Dinamo Zagreb against Finnish champions HJK Helsinki Wednesday night. After defeating Neftchi on a 3:0 aggregate, Dinamo will march with the Croatian flag into Finland in front of a … [Read more...] about HELLO HELSINKI!
2011-12 FANTASY FOOTBALL
By 32 CommentsCOME THIS FALL...YOU'LL BE PLAYING REAL FANTASY FOOTBALL The 2011-12 English Premier League season is right around the corner with matches beginning on August 13th. That means another Croatian Soccer Report Fantasy group is ready to get underway. In our sophomore season last year, we had over 120 players compete and look to grow that number this season. It should be another … [Read more...] about 2011-12 FANTASY FOOTBALL