CLICK FLIER TO ENLARGE I would like to invite all Croatians to come participate in the 3RD ANNUAL CROATIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY SMALL GOALS TOURNAMENT Saturday, May 23, 2009 San Pedro, CA - Field of Dreams (San Pedro is located 20 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles) There will be two divisions to participate in: 1st Division- Competitive 2nd Division- … [Read more...] about CROATIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY SMALL GOALS TOURNAMENT
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CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
By 9 CommentsEngland Niko Kranjčar had another good game as his Portsmouth side stunned Everton 2-1 with a late Peter Crouch goal. Kranjčar flipped the ball into the box which led to Pompey's first goal. Niko's stock is still rising as he plans to leave the club in the summer for a better opportunity. Does anyone think Kranjčar will stay with Portsmouth past this season? With this … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
23RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 6 CommentsHere are the results for March 22nd... Hajduk Split [2 -0] NK Zagreb Dinamo Zagreb [0 - 0] NK Osijek NK Rijeka [3 - 2] Croatia Sesvete Slaven Belupo [1 - 1] Cibalia Vinkovci Varteks Varaždin [0 - 0] NK Zadar HNK Šibenik [4 - 0] Inter Zaprešić HAJDUK HIGHLIGHTS With Hajduk's easy 2-0 win over NK Zagreb and Dinamo's scoreless slip-up against … [Read more...] about 23RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
MODRIĆ SCORES BEAUTY TO SINK CHELSEA
By 16 CommentsAHHHH...LIFE IS GOOD! Luka Modrić scored the biggest goal of his life Saturday afternoon as Tottenham beat Premier League giants Chelsea; 1-0 at White Heart Lane. Modrić took a rifled cross from Aaron Lennon and 'one-timed' the ball right into the corner of the net. There was nothing Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech, could do. MODRIĆ GOAL AND … [Read more...] about MODRIĆ SCORES BEAUTY TO SINK CHELSEA
CHAMPION’S LEAGUE DRAW ANNOUNCED
By 3 CommentsThe 2009 UEFA Champion's League quarterfinal and semifinal draws are set. Quarterfinal #1 Eduardo and his Arsenal FC club will take on Villareal. Thoughts: An incredibly favorable draw for the Gunners. They should move onto the semis. Quarterfinal #2 Manchester United lock horns with FC Porto. Thoughts: United should lock up a birth to the semis in the first … [Read more...] about CHAMPION’S LEAGUE DRAW ANNOUNCED
HAMBURG THROUGH TO QUARTERS
By 2 CommentsIvica Olić sealed the deal late for Hamburg as the German club moves on to the UEFA Cup quarterfinals. With Petrić sidelined due to a torn thigh muscle, Guerrero and Olić picked up the slack for Hamburg scoring three goals in the last half hour of play. These goals came in handy as Galatasaray picked up an early 2-0 lead. In other UEFA Cup Round of 16 news, current … [Read more...] about HAMBURG THROUGH TO QUARTERS
BILIĆ NAMES SQUAD VS. ANDORRA
By 20 CommentsGoalkeepers: Stipe Pletikosa (Spartak Moscow) Vedran Runje (RC Lens) Danijel Subašić (Hajduk Split) Surprises in net: Danijel Subašić still sits ahead of Champion's League Greek goalie, Mario Galinović. At age 32, will Galinović ever get another call up to the national team? Defenders: Vedran Ćorluka (Tottenham) Josip Šimunić (Hertha Berlin) Ivica Križanac … [Read more...] about BILIĆ NAMES SQUAD VS. ANDORRA
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
By 15 CommentsEngland Luka Modrić chases down Aston Villa's James Milner Luka Modrić and Vedran Ćorluka helped Tottenham secure a 2-1 upset against Aston Villa on Sunday. Modrić started the play that led to the Spurs first goal in the 5th minute as he put a nice ball on the wing, which was crossed back to the middle. American goalie, Brad Friedel, mishandled the ball which was … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
CROATIANS IN CHAMPION’S LEAGUE
By 10 CommentsEduardo (top center) celebrates shootout win with teammates. Eduardo did not start Arsenal's second leg fixture in Rome Wednesday night; but he was able to make his 2009 Champion's League debut. With Arsenal winning the first leg in London 1-0, a draw would have been enough to see the Gunners go through to the quarterfinals. AS Roma had other plans. Arsenal gave up a … [Read more...] about CROATIANS IN CHAMPION’S LEAGUE
