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
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Dinamo Defeat Real Betis In Conference League Round Of 32 1st Leg, Petković Converts Penalty For 1-0 Win
By 21 CommentsDinamo 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
By 13 CommentsMarcelo 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?
By 17 CommentsChampions 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
By 58 CommentsJosip 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
HNL Week 22: Rijeka, Hajduk Hold Serve; Dinamo Drop Points To Lokomotiva
By Leave a CommentVaraždin 1-0 Rudeš Saturday's Matches: Lokomotiva vs. Dinamo Zagreb Istra 1-0 Osijek Sunday's Matches: Gorica vs. Rijeka Hajduk vs. Slaven … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22: Rijeka, Hajduk Hold Serve; Dinamo Drop Points To Lokomotiva
Croatia Draw Portugal, Poland, Scotland In UEFA Nations League
By 43 CommentsLooking to build off their silver medal in last year's competition, Croatia is set to face Portugal, Poland, and, Scotland in the group stage of the 2024-2025 UEFA Nations League tournament. Top two nations in group stage will qualify for the quarterfinal round in March of 2025. The semis and Final will take place in June of 2025. It's safe to say that the Vatreni find … [Read more...] about Croatia Draw Portugal, Poland, Scotland In UEFA Nations League
UEFA Nations League Draw Is Tomorrow — Who Do We Want?
By 6 CommentsAfter earning a silver medal in last year's competition, the Croatian national team will know their 2024-25 UEFA Nations League group stage opponents Thursday evening. Due to their success in 2023, the Vatreni have earned Pot 1 honors alongside Italy, Spain, and Netherlands ahead of the draw. Below them in Pot 2 stand Portugal, Denmark, Hungary, and Belgium, followed by … [Read more...] about UEFA Nations League Draw Is Tomorrow — Who Do We Want?
Croatians Around Europe 20: Majer Comes Off Bench To Score 2x For Wolfsburg, Pašalić Scores Too
By 59 CommentsLovro Majer came off the bench in the 55th minute to score two 2nd half goals Sunday in a 2-2 draw against Hoffenheim. He was voted MOTM with a 9.0 rating from FOTMOB. Nearly perfect for 35 minutes on the pitch. Two minutes after coming on, Majer placed an absolute perfect left-footed shot just inside the left post from 16 yards out. He was later fouled in the box and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 20: Majer Comes Off Bench To Score 2x For Wolfsburg, Pašalić Scores Too