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Dinamo Eliminate La Liga Side Real Betis 2-1 To Reach Sweet 16 Of Conference League!

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Dinamo pulled off a miracle last week in Spain, defeating Real Betis 1-0 in the 1st leg of their Conference League playoff match. There weren't many chances on goal by either side but Petković was able to convert a 2nd half penalty kick to give Dinamo their first ever win on Spanish soil. If Dinamo can pull off a draw or better Thursday night at Maksimir, they will find … [Read more...] about Dinamo Eliminate La Liga Side Real Betis 2-1 To Reach Sweet 16 Of Conference League!

Budimir Or Bust At Euro 2024

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We are now 117 days away from Croatia kicking off their Euro 2024 tournament against Spain in Berlin on June 15th. And the same question we've been asking ourselves since Mandžukić retired in 2018 has to debated: who should be Croatia's first choice (#9) striker? I never thought I'd be saying this, but 32 year-old Osasuna striker Ante Budimir will be Croatia's best option … [Read more...] about Budimir Or Bust At Euro 2024

Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Scores Wonderful Brace For La Liga Goals #12,13; Pašalić Wins It For Atalanta

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Ante Budimir scored a wonderful header from a sharp cross to give Osasuna the lead against Cadiz in the 2nd half Saturday. The goal is #12 for Budimir in La Liga this season. He put the ball in the back of the net in injury time after being put 1:1 with the Cadiz keeper. 13 La Liga goals for Budimir this season. Who would have thought? Mario Pašalić scored the opening … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Scores Wonderful Brace For La Liga Goals #12,13; Pašalić Wins It For Atalanta

HNL Week 23: Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Win

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Not much change at the top of the HNL table this week. Rijeka easily dismissed Lokomotiva 4-0 to stay two points in front of Hajduk. Hajduk needed two 2nd half goals to beat Rudeš on the road. Livaja opened the scoring off a header in front of the net. Rijeka 4-0 Lokomotiva Rudeš 0-2 Hajduk Slaven 1-1 Istra Osijek 3-0 Gorica Dinamo 1-0 Varaždin … [Read more...] about HNL Week 23: Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Win

Dinamo Defeat Real Betis In Conference League Round Of 32 1st Leg, Petković Converts Penalty For 1-0 Win

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Dinamo Zagreb and Real Betis are facing off in the UEFA European Conference League Round of 32 in Spain. After a day of drama between Bruno Petković, Robert Jarni, and the HNS, a positive result would be massive for Dinamo ahead of the home leg. FT: Dinamo 1 - 0 Real Betis Bruno Petković opened the scoreline from the penalty spot in the 75th minute of the match, … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Real Betis In Conference League Round Of 32 1st Leg, Petković Converts Penalty For 1-0 Win

Brozović Assists Ronaldo In AFC Champions League R16

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Marcelo Brozović assisted Ronaldo Wednesday night in Al Nassr's 1-0 win over Al Feiha in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 1st leg. It was a cheeky back-heel flick, whether Broz meant to pass Ronaldo the ball that way or not. Nonetheless, it got the job done. Brozović was named MOTM by FOTMOB with the assist and a 8.6 match rating. … [Read more...] about Brozović Assists Ronaldo In AFC Champions League R16

Champions League Returns! Modrić In Action Tuesday; Kovačić, Gvardiol Hurt?

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Champions League returns Tuesday with only one Croatian starter available to play in the Round of 16. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid will be favorites to progress against German side RB Leipzig. Manchester City are expected to trample Danish champs FC Copenhagen. Both 1st legs will kick off at 3PM (ET). The question is: how much playing time (if any) will this trio of Vatreni … [Read more...] about Champions League Returns! Modrić In Action Tuesday; Kovačić, Gvardiol Hurt?

Croatians Around Europe 21: Stanišić Scores Winner vs. Bayern Munich, Krama Equalizes At The Death, Budimir Nets La Liga Goal #11

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Josip Stanišić, who is currently on loan at Bayer Leverkusen from Bayern Munich, scored the opening goal of Leverkusen's 3-0 thumping of Bayern Saturday night. It is Stanišić's first Bundesliga goal of the season and the victory puts Leverkusen five points clear of 2nd place Bayern Munich with 13 matches remaining in the season. Stanišić did not celebrate the goal as Munich … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 21: Stanišić Scores Winner vs. Bayern Munich, Krama Equalizes At The Death, Budimir Nets La Liga Goal #11

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