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Croatians Around Europe 32: Kramarić Bags Equalizer At The Death; Modrić, Majer Both MOTM w/ Assists

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Andrej Kramarić scored an injury time equalizer Friday night to force a 1-1 draw vs. RB Leipzig. With the goal, Krama now has 12 goals and three assists in 28 Bundesliga matches this season. Not too shabby for the soon to be 33 year-old. (June 19th) More impressively, Kramarić will be going into Euro 2024 HOT, with four goals and two assists since April 7th. Luka Modrić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 32: Kramarić Bags Equalizer At The Death; Modrić, Majer Both MOTM w/ Assists

Modrić Ignites Instant Impact Off The Bench In 2-2 Bayern Draw

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Luka Modrić came on late for Real Madrid (75th minute) in their 2-2 1st leg Champions League semifinal draw against Bayern Munich Tuesday night. Upon coming onto the pitch, Modrić threaded a perfect down-field lob to Vini, who could have easily tied the match up after the quasi break away. Modrić still sending absolute dime passes to his teammates at 38 years old. The 2nd leg … [Read more...] about Modrić Ignites Instant Impact Off The Bench In 2-2 Bayern Draw

Euro 2024 “Hot Question”: Who To Start At Left Wing?

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If Euro 2024 started tomorrow, who would you start on the left wing? Perišić, Oršić, Ivanušec or Pjaca? Both Perišić and Oršić are coming off knee surgeries and may not be 100% for Germany. Pjaca has played the superior minutes with the most goal contributions in 2024; despite playing in a far less demanding Croatian HNL. Do you take a 70% Perišić over a 100% Pjaca or … [Read more...] about Euro 2024 “Hot Question”: Who To Start At Left Wing?

Croatians Around Europe 31: Kramarić Bags 2 Goals Friday Night, Gvardiol Heads Home Winner For City

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Andrej Kramarić scored Bundesliga goals #10 and #11 of the the season Friday night in a 3-2 loss to Bochum. With his Hoffenheim side down 2-0 in the 2nd half, Krama tried to help Hoffenheim claw back to a respectable result. In the 73', he would deflect a teammate's shot directly in front of the net for the goal. Unsure if it would have gone in otherwise. 11 minutes later, he … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 31: Kramarić Bags 2 Goals Friday Night, Gvardiol Heads Home Winner For City

HNL Week 32: Lokomotiva Shock Rijeka, Dinamo Back On Top!

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Rijeka balked in Zagreb Sunday losing 3-1 to Lokomotiva, which gives the HNL top spot to Dinamo with four matches remaining in the season. Dinamo now carry a 1-point lead on Rijeka going into their May 5th match against each other in Rijeka. A draw is now a positive result for Dinamo as opposed to the other way around before this weekend kicked off. Lokomotiva 3-1 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32: Lokomotiva Shock Rijeka, Dinamo Back On Top!

Šuker Opens “Top Bar & Restaurant” In Las Vegas

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Davor Šuker is now a restaurant owner! The greatest Croatian goal scorer of all time (45 goals in 69 matches) is opening a Croatian restaurant on Tropicana Blvd in Sin City, CroatiaWeek reports. Top Bar & Restaurant says it is the first and only Croatian cuisine restaurant in Las Vegas and the entire West Coast, serving authentic Croatian dishes, desserts and … [Read more...] about Šuker Opens “Top Bar & Restaurant” In Las Vegas

Euro 2024 Hot Take: Play Kova As The 6, Bench Brozović

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Would you play Kovačić as the CDM #6 behind Modrić to open up an additional offensive slot for Kramarić or Majer? To do so, Dalić would have to bench Brozović. In Croatia's last 19 tournament matches (Euro 2020, World Cup 2022, Nations League 2024), the Vatreni are only scoring 1.26 goals/game in the first 90 minutes of each match. Scoring is a problem...so something has to … [Read more...] about Euro 2024 Hot Take: Play Kova As The 6, Bench Brozović

Croatians Around Europe 30: Stanišić Keeps Leverkusen Undefeated With 97′ Header

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Josip Stanišić headed home a 97th minute corner kick to keep Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated Bundesliga season alive in a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Stanišić flicked home the header from a tight angle to keep Leverkusen's 45-game unbeaten run alive as they inch towards an "Invincibles" season in the Bundesliga with four matches remaining, ESPN reports. Leverkusen are … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 30: Stanišić Keeps Leverkusen Undefeated With 97′ Header

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