Rijeka 3-0 Osijek Rijeka held their spot at the top by making quick work out of Osijek on Sunday in a statement match that ended 3-0. Veldin Hodža was crucial for Rijeka on the night grabbing himself a hattrick, bringing his goal tally up to five this season. It is no surprise with performances like that to understand why he is a real prospect for Croatia and has gotten the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 26: Rijeka Stay On Top As Hajduk Keep Pace
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Dinamo Beats PAOK 2-0 With 2 Goals From Petković!
By 43 CommentsDinamo will now take a 2-goal lead to Greece next week in the Conference League Round of 16. Petković is currently the goal scoring leader in UEFA Conference League with 7 goals. After taking down La Liga side Real Betis in the Conference League playoff round last week, Dinamo Zagreb will now battle Greek club PAOK in the Round of 16. This is definitely doable after earring … [Read more...] about Dinamo Beats PAOK 2-0 With 2 Goals From Petković!
Modrić, Kovačić, Gvardiol Through To Champions League Quarterfinals!
By Leave a CommentLuka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol are all through to the Champions League quarterfinals after Wednesday night's matches. Real Madrid defeated RB Leipzig 2-1 on aggregate. Manchester City defeated Copenhagen 6-2 on aggregate. The quarterfinal draw will take place March 15th. Both Kovačić and Gvardiol got the start for Manchester City. Kova received a 7/10 grade … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić, Gvardiol Through To Champions League Quarterfinals!
Dalić Names 25-Man Squad For “W Cup” Friendlies In Abu Dhabi March 22nd
By 57 CommentsCroatia will play four friendlies prior to kicking off their Euro 2024 tournament against Spain in Berlin June 15th. The first friendly will take place against Tunisia March 22nd as part of the 2024 "W Cup" hosted in Abu Dhabi. If Croatia defeat Tunisia, they will then play the winner of Egypt/New Zealand in the Final of this "friendly" tournament on March 26th. If the Vatreni … [Read more...] about Dalić Names 25-Man Squad For “W Cup” Friendlies In Abu Dhabi March 22nd
Budimir Bags Goal #14 From Outside The Box!
By 8 CommentsCan Ante Budimir be any more consistent than he's been this season? Don't think so. Sporting a "Batman-esque" mask Monday night, Budimir rattled home the game's lone goal in the 76th minute of play with a well struck left-footed curler from outside the box. It's Budimir's 14th La Liga goal of the season in 27 appearances. He's only two goals behind league leader, Real Madrid's … [Read more...] about Budimir Bags Goal #14 From Outside The Box!
Croatians Around Europe 24: Majer Assists In Wolfsburg Loss, Modrić Supplies ‘Hockey Assist’ Off The Bench In Bizarre Finish
By 58 CommentsLovro Majer got the start for Wolfsburg Saturday and assisted in a 3-2 loss to Stuttgart. In Majer's 65 minutes on the pitch, he helped open up the scoring for Wolfsburg in the 50th minute, threading a pass to teammate Joakim Maehle in the box for the goal. Majer received a 6.7 FOTMOB rating for his efforts. Luka Modrić came off the bench in the 63' for Real Madrid … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 24: Majer Assists In Wolfsburg Loss, Modrić Supplies ‘Hockey Assist’ Off The Bench In Bizarre Finish
HNL Week 25: Rijeka Win Late To Stay Top Of HNL, Hajduk Keep Pace
By 4 CommentsRijeka and Hajduk both held serve this weekend with wins over Varaždin and Istra, respectively. Hajduk remain one point behind 1st place Rijeka after narrowly defeating Istra. However, Dinamo's 1-1 draw in Osijek now puts them five points behind Rijeka with one game in hand. Rijeka host Osijek next week while Hajduk plays goes to Gorica. Rijeka 2-0 Varaždin Hajduk 1-0 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25: Rijeka Win Late To Stay Top Of HNL, Hajduk Keep Pace
Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Lokomotiva All Progress
By 28 CommentsHajduk vs Varaždin (5-0) Hajduk hosted Varaždin at the Poljud for an important redemption match against the same Varaždin side they drew 1-1 against earlier in the week. This time a draw would not settle it as both times entered Tuesday vying for a spot in the semi-finals of the Croatian Cup. However, unlike Hajduk's lackluster draw earlier in the week with Varaždin, there … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Lokomotiva All Progress
Luka Modrić The Immortal
By 28 CommentsIt's no secret the Luka Modrić's 12-year run at Real Madrid may be over in three months...and maybe his footballing career once Euro 2024 concludes. (It's my opinion that Luka's last professional match will be played in the red and white checkers of a Croatian jersey) He may have to play second fiddle off the bench for Real Madrid the rest of the way, but at the end of the … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić The Immortal