THE VIDEO SPEAKS FOR ITSELF Check out this crazy defender for New Mexico during their semifinal match against BYU in the Mountain West playoffs. I've seen world class players throw punches, ninja-kick each other and even through head butts during World Cup finals; but this is entirely on a different level. How could the referee and his assistants let her stay in the game … [Read more...] about WHO SAID WOMEN’S SOCCER ISN’T ENTERTAINING?
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CROATIANS AROUND EUROPA LEAGUE 4
By 15 CommentsPartizan Belgrade vs. Club Brugge Photo: Yahoo, Ivan Perišić in action against FK Partizan Belgrade Club Brugge defeated FK Partizan Belgrade in a wild 4-2 shootout at FK Partizan Stadium, with only 6,300 in attendance. Ivan Perišić put on another outstanding performance for his side, scoring the first goal of the match in the 28' after converting on … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPA LEAGUE 4
DINAMO ZAGREB FALL 2-0 TO AJAX
By 3 CommentsPHOTO: nk-dinamo.hr Written by dinamofan:), CSR HNL correspondent Dinamo Zagreb's hopes of involvement in the latter stages of Europa Liga were dealt a severe blow tonight as they succumbed to defeat against Ajax. Due to heavy UEFA sanctions, the match was played in a crowd-less Maksimir Stadium. Dinamo were also weakened by losing key striker Mario Mandžukić due to … [Read more...] about DINAMO ZAGREB FALL 2-0 TO AJAX
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE WEEK *XII*
By 30 CommentsEngland EDUARDO BACK IN ACTION VS. THE SPURS Arsenal destroyed city rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in front of 60,103 at Emirates Stadium Saturday afternoon in the North London derby. Eduardo did not start for the Gunners but came on early (37') for fellow striker Nicklas Bendtner who appeared to tweak his groin. Eduardo didn't have to do much as a Robin van Persie double … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE WEEK *XII*
CSR 3.0: NEW ADDITION
By 39 CommentsIVICA JOINS THE CSR TEAM Our favorite friend from Long Island, New York, Ivica Peroš, is now CroatianSoccerReport's newest permanent writer. Ivica has helped CSR tremendously the past few months and has shown that he can handle the workload. More importantly, CSR's most critical Prva Generacija members approve of Ivica. Hvala Bogu! CSR has expanded from just Denis and Ante … [Read more...] about CSR 3.0: NEW ADDITION
MIDWEEK CUP ACTION
By 4 CommentsDarijo Srna scored the winning goal in a 2-0 win over hated rivals Dynamo Kyiv in the quarterfinal round of the Ukrainian Cup Wednesday night. Srna slammed a bouncing ball into the back of the net after making a fantastic run down the right flank. Listen to the crowd after he scores; they go absolutely nuts! Now we know why he never left Shakhtar to begin with. Srna's goal … [Read more...] about MIDWEEK CUP ACTION
TROUBLE BREWING AT HAJDUK
By 30 CommentsWritten by dinamofan:), CSR HNL correspondent With 12 games played in the Prva Liga season thus far, Hajduk Split sit in tenth place and have just 15 points with four wins and five defeats. So what is wrong with the runners up of last season's Croatian Championship? Although Hajduk sold two key players in the summer, Nikola Kalinić and Drago Gabrić, the remainder of last … [Read more...] about TROUBLE BREWING AT HAJDUK
CROATIAN SCORES 95-YARD GOAL FOR SMU
By 5 CommentsSMU DEFENDER RYAN ROSENBAUM Ryan Rosenbaum, a 19 year old Southern Methodist University red-shirt freshman, scored the goal of his life Wednesday night in a 3-2 upset over #16 ranked Tulsa. Rosenbaum, who's mother's maiden name is Pervitić, grew up in the greater Washington D.C. area with Croatian roots in Dubrovnik. Rosenbaum cleared the ball out of his own zone in the … [Read more...] about CROATIAN SCORES 95-YARD GOAL FOR SMU
DINAMO DENY GALAXY, ARGENTINA TO PLAY CROATIA FOR FREE?
By 37 CommentsDAVID BECKHAM NOT TAKING THE NEWS WELL Dinamo Zagreb's sporting director, Zoran Mamić, has denied the Los Angeles Galaxy a chance to play Dinamo in a friendly before the upcoming winter transfer window. Mamić has said that the main reason for not wanting a Galaxy friendly was because Dinamo are currently committed to their Europa League season. I don't buy that one bit! … [Read more...] about DINAMO DENY GALAXY, ARGENTINA TO PLAY CROATIA FOR FREE?