England MODRIĆ TRYING TO MAKE THE FINAL Luka Modrić got the start in Tottenham's FA Cup semifinal against Portsmouth alongside Vedran Ćorluka, who returned from an ankle injury which caused him to miss the past couple weeks. Tottenham absolutely dominated the first 90 minutes but could not get the ball in the back of the net. Modrić returned to his old ways … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*
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24TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 12 CommentsHere are the results for April 10th... Hajduk Split [ 2-1 ] Cibalia Vinkovci HAJDUK CELEBRATES A LATE WIN In the late night game, Hajduk turned around a 1-0 deficit to defeat Cibalia 2-1. Goals from substitutes Mario Tičinović and Ante Vukusić cancelled out Dino Kresinger's earlier strike. The lack of a regular goalgetter appears to be catching up … [Read more...] about 24TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
PETRIĆ VS. ROBBEN: WHICH GOAL WAS HARDER TO SCORE?
By 32 CommentsSPORTSKE NOVOSTI COPIES CSR'S STORY. EVEN HEATED DEBATES ARE GETTING CREDIT ACROSS THE POND. After hours of debating with Dennis Fistonić over two fantastic goals this past week in Europe, I (Ante Kvartuč) have decided to turn to Prva Generacija and CSR Nation for a check on my own soccer sanity. I am arguing that Mladen Petrić's bicycle kick goal is far more difficult to … [Read more...] about PETRIĆ VS. ROBBEN: WHICH GOAL WAS HARDER TO SCORE?
PETRIĆ SETTING EUROPE ON FIRE
By 7 CommentsHamburg striker and Croatia international Mladen Petrić must be feeling some pressure from former club teammate Ivica Olić,who is now at Bayern Munich, because the two keep 'one upping' each other in European competition. Although Petrić is involved in the less prestigious Europa League, his goals on the day should take a few eyes off of Bayern's run into the Champions League … [Read more...] about PETRIĆ SETTING EUROPE ON FIRE
OLIĆ & ROBBEN SINK MAN UNITED
By 22 CommentsOLIĆ KNOWS HOW TO MAKE THINGS INTERESTING With Manchester United scoring three goals in the first 41 minutes of play Wednesday night at Old Trafford, it looked like the Red Devils were headed into the Champions League semifinals without the slightest of fights from Bayern Munich. However, Bayern finally woke up in the 43' when Ivica Olić sparked a comeback scoring on an … [Read more...] about OLIĆ & ROBBEN SINK MAN UNITED
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*
By 33 CommentsEngland MODRIĆ WATCHES ON AS GOMES SAVES PK Tottenham had a long day on Saturday as they were absolutely outplayed at the Stadium of Light in a 3-1 loss to Sunderland. Luka Modrić got the start for the Spurs and played the entire match while Niko Kranjčar was subbed in at halftime. Vedran Ćorluka did not make the trip as he stayed in London to nurse his injured … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*
OLIĆ STEALS VICTORY FOR BAYERN
By 31 CommentsWith literally seconds left in injury time, Ivica Olić scored the game winner for Bayern Munich giving the German giants a 2-1 win over Manchester United in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash. When Wayne Rooney scored off a set piece in the 2', United looked to have bunkered down on defense taking an Italian approach to the match- play for the 1-0 … [Read more...] about OLIĆ STEALS VICTORY FOR BAYERN
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXI*
By 10 CommentsEngland DON'T BE SCARED KRUNCHIE There was double-duty all across Europe this week as leagues caught up with first division matches as well as 'cup' play. On Wednesday, Tottenham faced Fulham at White Hart Lane in a FA Cup quarterfinal replay. All three Croatians (Luka Modrić, Niko Kranjčar, Vedran Ćorluka) started for the Spurs with Modrić being the only one to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXI*
CSR @ 2010 MLS OPENING MATCH
By 21 CommentsIt's time we get Ivica some back stage passes so he can cover games at the new Red Bull Arena in New York. … [Read more...] about CSR @ 2010 MLS OPENING MATCH
