Is it too late for Petar Musa? Musa received a rare start for Benfica on Sunday and scored the game's opening goal as Benfica thumped Estoril 5-1. Musa headed home a sharp cross from the corner to beat the keeper. This is the point man Croatia needs. But Dalić did not short list him for the World Cup. With Kramarić now in hot water, will it be a decision he regrets? With he … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #12: Musa Scores Again; Sosa, Sučić Assist In Quiet Week
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World Cup Water Cooler: Which 4 Players Are You Starting In Defense?
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Matt Lebo posed a polarizing question on our Twitter today...with no one able to agree. "Back line: assuming we do our normal back 4, who are your 4 starters and why? Aside from injury, is your back 4 the same for each game or does it change based on opponent?" I think the only locks here are Sosa at left-back and Juranović at right-back. Dalić really doesn't have too … [Read more...] about World Cup Water Cooler: Which 4 Players Are You Starting In Defense?
Musa Scores 1st Champions League Goal For Benfica
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Petar Musa is slowly heating up for Benfica in Portugal. He scored the game winner Wednesday night in Israel as Benfica thumped Maccabi Haifa 6-1. The win and +5 goal performance means Benfica pips PSG for top spot in Group H (as both clubs finished level on points) and will now be a seeded team for the November 7th Round of 16 draw. Musa came off the bench in the 32' and … [Read more...] about Musa Scores 1st Champions League Goal For Benfica
Early Petković Goal Not Enough As Dinamo Fall 2-1 To Chelsea
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AC Milan did what they were supposed to Wednesday night by defeating RB Salzburg 4-0. That would open up a scenario where if Dinamo Zagreb could grab a win at Stamford Bridge, they would backdoor qualify for a Europa League knockout round berth in February. And it looked promising right off the bat as Bruno Petković put Dinamo up inside 10 minutes with a header right in … [Read more...] about Early Petković Goal Not Enough As Dinamo Fall 2-1 To Chelsea
Perišić Cross Sends Spurs To Champions League Round Of 16
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It's a scientific fact over the past decade, you need a Croatian on the team if you want to win the Champions League title. With Spurs down 1-0 in the 54th minute versus Marseille in a "do or die" match, Perišić sent a perfect free kick onto the head of Clement Lenglet for the equalizer. It was a goal that would move Tottenham back into a Champions League Round of 16 spot … [Read more...] about Perišić Cross Sends Spurs To Champions League Round Of 16
Dalić Names 34-Man Preliminary Squad For World Cup
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Earlier today, Zlatko Dalić named the 34-man preliminary squad that he will choose players from for the 2022 World Cup. The tournament kicks off November 20th with Croatia's first match on the 23rd versus Morocco. Official 26-man squads must be named prior to the November 9th deadline. That means Dalić will need to shave eight off this list. But who will they be? World … [Read more...] about Dalić Names 34-Man Preliminary Squad For World Cup
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #11: Čolak Scores Again; Perišić & Sosa Assist
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Antonio Čolak scored his 11th goal in 13 Scottish Premier League matches this season as Rangers defeated Aberdeen 4-1. Čolak angled in a shot from the middle of the box just inside the left post with a defender on him. He's still Croatia's hottest striker this season but will Dalić call him to be on the World Cup squad? I think it's a no brainer but is it too late since Čolak … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #11: Čolak Scores Again; Perišić & Sosa Assist
Kovačić, Gvardiol Score As Chelsea Clinch R16 Berth, Leipzig 90 Minutes Away
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Mateo Kovačič scored the opening goal Tuesday night in Austria as Chelsea defeated Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 to top their group and book tickets to the Champions League Round of 16. Kova asked for a pass at the top of the box and awkwardly stabbed at the ball with his left foot. It didn't look like a full wind up, but there was enough power and placement on the ball to freeze the … [Read more...] about Kovačić, Gvardiol Score As Chelsea Clinch R16 Berth, Leipzig 90 Minutes Away
AC Milan Crush Dinamo 4-0 At Maksimir
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Well, it was fun while it lasted. After an incredible 1-0 win over Chelsea to start their Champions League campaign, Dinamo Zagreb were brought back to Earth pretty quickly with two losses to AC Milan and only achieving one point from two matches against Red Bull Salzburg. Let's be real here, were we really expecting Dinamo to finish top-2 in a group with Chelsea and AC … [Read more...] about AC Milan Crush Dinamo 4-0 At Maksimir
