England Reuters/Modrić rips his 2nd of the season Luka Modrić and the Tottenham Hotspur replied to their 4-0 thumping by Real Madrid with a wild 3-2 victory over Stoke City on Saturday. Modrić got the start and followed Peter Crouch's 11' header goal with one of his own seven minutes later. Little Modrić received the ball just outside of the box and dribbled in … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*
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24TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 7 CommentsHere are the results for April 8-9... Dinamo Zagreb [ 1-0 ] NK Lokomotiva Photo: Tomislav Krišto/CROPIX; NK Lokomotiva-Dinamo Zagreb NK Lokomotiva-Dinamo Zagreb highlights Dinamo: Kelava - Tomečak, Tonel, Cufre, Mesarić - Ademi, Badelj, Morales, Kovačić, Šitum, Rukavina Lokomotiva: Mitrović - Samateh, Atta, Komorski, Pivarić - … [Read more...] about 24TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
FANZONE: *PARIS*
By 29 CommentsWritten By Ivan Malilug Hi Everyone! This is my first report so please don't be hard on me; and my mistakes in English. 7:30PM: I go down to the tram at the Stade de France station. There are lots of policeman at the station and they are looking for Croatian supporters. One of them saw my Croatian jersey under my jacket, then three policeman quickly go on … [Read more...] about FANZONE: *PARIS*
NO LOVE IN PARIS
By 146 CommentsPERIŠIĆ (24) NEARLY GOT CROATIA ON THE BOARD CROATIA 0-0 FRANCE Croatia (4-4-1-1): Runje (Pletikosa, 46) - Ćorluka, Lovren, Šimunić, Pranjić (Strinić, 24, Rakitić, 46) - Srna (Vida, 79), Vukojević, Modrić, Kranjčar - Perišić (Petrić, 71) - Jelavić (Kalinić, 56). In a weekend that saw Croatians worldwide ask for new tactics, a new formation and even a new coach, … [Read more...] about NO LOVE IN PARIS
OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
By 103 CommentsWritten By Dennis Fistonić On the heels of a disastrous European qualifier for Croatia, Darijo Srna led his men into battle against Georgia, only to surrender a 90' goal and leave without even a point. The current Croatia captain has scored 19 goals in 81 appearances for the Vatreni since making his international debut in 2002. However, is Darijo the right man for the job? … [Read more...] about OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
CROATIA, GEORGIA: THE AFTERMATH
By 52 CommentsWHERE DOES THE GEORGIA LOSS RANK? There's not much left to say after Croatia's 1-0 loss to Georgia on Saturday. Croatia played uninspired, without urgency and most importantly couldn't get the ball into the net. Credit must be given to Georgia as they bunkered well and did not let the Vatreni get a solid look on goal. However, were the correct tactics deployed? We knew … [Read more...] about CROATIA, GEORGIA: THE AFTERMATH
FANZONE: *ALPINE VILLAGE*
By 10 CommentsPhoto: Denis Svirčić Alpine Village Over 40 Croatians joined TEAM CSR at Alpine Village Saturday morning for the Croatia vs. Georgia Euro 2012 qualifier in Torrance, California. Among the attendees were Prva Generacija members GoldenChild and Mishko, who came through with some fantastic strudel for the group. Although Croatia lost a 1-0 shocker to Georgia, even … [Read more...] about FANZONE: *ALPINE VILLAGE*
CROATIA 0 GEORGIA 1 (FT)
By 107 CommentsSCROLL RIGHT FOR PREVIOUS UPDATES LIVE COVERAGE OF THE MATCH AVAILABLE ON CSR TWITTER Twitter.com/CroatianSoccer LIVE FEEDS: ATDHENET.TV myp2p.eu BalkanSport.info … [Read more...] about CROATIA 0 GEORGIA 1 (FT)
ETERNAL DERBY TAKES A TWIST
By 23 CommentsProduced by Rozalija Kučko & Domagoj Mikić As Dinamo Zagreb battled Hajduk Split on the night of the 'super moon' Saturday, the Eternal Derby was dwarfed by the action taking place outside of Maksimir Stadion. Even though 4,000 Torcida members were bused into Maksimir, their chants came unrivaled as the Bad Blue Boys caught the match on a television set placed on … [Read more...] about ETERNAL DERBY TAKES A TWIST