Is Antonio Čolak playing in a top-5 European league? Not even close. But is he scoring regularly for Rangers in Scotland, who are without question, a top-2 team in the league? He sure is! Čolak scored two more goals for Rangers on Saturday in a 4-0 victory over St. Mirren. He received a 9.1 rating from FOTMOB and was given 'Man of the Match' honors for his efforts. In the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #8: Čolak Nets Brace In Rangers Win; Modrić, Kovačić Assist; Musa Scores 1st Goal For Benfica
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EURO 2024 Qualifying Draw Takes Place Sunday 6AM (ET)
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The EURO 2024 qualifying draw takes place this Sunday, October 9th at 6AM (ET). It can be streamed live on UEFA.com. Croatia finished with the second best record in UEFA Nations League this campaign - only behind the Dutch - which ensures them a Pot 1 seeding as well as a 5-team group in qualifying. Because the Vatreni will play Nations League semifinals next June during … [Read more...] about EURO 2024 Qualifying Draw Takes Place Sunday 6AM (ET)
Silly Foul From Moharrami Sees Dinamo Fall 1-0 To Salzburg On Penalty Kick
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Dinamo Zagreb lost a tough one in Austria Wednesday night as a draw would have been considered a huge moral (and table) boost. Red Bull Salzburg had more chances on goal but it was a 2nd half penalty that would separate the sides as Dinamo currently sit last place in a tight Champions League group. Next Tuesday's matchup in Zagreb between the two sides should be treated as … [Read more...] about Silly Foul From Moharrami Sees Dinamo Fall 1-0 To Salzburg On Penalty Kick
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #7: Perišić Average In North London Derby As Kramarić, Ljubičić Both Score During Quiet Weekend For Croatians
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Ivan Perišić has a below average performance (for his standards) in his first North London Derby as Spurs fall 3-1 to top of the league Arsenal. In 71 minutes of play, Perišić recorded 11 passes and 1 key pass. Mateo Kovačić plays the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace. Andrej Kramarić scores Hoffenheim's only goal in a 1-1 draw against … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #7: Perišić Average In North London Derby As Kramarić, Ljubičić Both Score During Quiet Weekend For Croatians
Can Oršić Play The Striker Role For Croatia???
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Written by Slavonac From Canada Mislav Oršić has caught fire with Dinamo Zagreb this season and although it has taken him a few weeks to gain some momentum, he’s proven once again that he can score BIG goals in BIG games. So far, Oršić has scored five goals in eight Champions League games while tallying six goals in 10 HNL matches. Oršić has bagged goals against AC Milan, … [Read more...] about Can Oršić Play The Striker Role For Croatia???
Croatia U-21s Sneak Into EURO 2023 After Penalty Shootout Win Over Denmark
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The U21 side, filled with loads of talent from Luka Sučić to Roko Šimić to Stipe Biuk to Martin Baturina, could not have possibly made it harder on themselves to qualify for next summer's EURO. But at the end of the day, they got the job done. The Mladi Vatreni completely bottled their group stage efforts to finish first and automatically qualify for the tournament. After … [Read more...] about Croatia U-21s Sneak Into EURO 2023 After Penalty Shootout Win Over Denmark
Brozović Sidelined For 1 Month After Picking Up Thigh Injury Against Austria
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Croatia's star defensive midfielder picked up a bad knock in the 18th minute of the match against the Austrians on Sunday. He was helped limping off the pitch and replaced by young midfielder Lovro Majer. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Brozović should be off the pitch for about a month with a thigh injury. On the bright side, Zlatko Dalić confirmed that he will be fully … [Read more...] about Brozović Sidelined For 1 Month After Picking Up Thigh Injury Against Austria
Croatia Clinch Nations League Semifinal Berth With Late Goals From Livaja & Lovren!
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🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷 CROATIA CLINCHES NATIONS LEAGUE SEMIFINAL BERTH WITH LATE 2ND HALF SURGE VS. AUSTRIA!!! Livaja and Lovren headers win it 3-1 for Croatia against Austria in Vienna. The Vatreni will now enter the Nations League semifinals in June. Opponents TBD. Modrić scored inside seven minutes but Austria would equalize moments later through a Stanišić giveaway in Croatia's zone. … [Read more...] about Croatia Clinch Nations League Semifinal Berth With Late Goals From Livaja & Lovren!
Croatia U-21s Beat Denmark 2-1 In 1st Leg Of EURO 2023 Playoff
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The Mladi Vatreni are back on track to qualify for the U21 EURO 2023 tournament after bottling group stage with poor results down the stretch. They should have easily topped the group and qualified automatically, but instead, gifted Norway 1st place. Tuesday night in Pula, the Croatian young guns, led by Sučić, Vidović, and Franjić, scored two quick goals in the 1st half to … [Read more...] about Croatia U-21s Beat Denmark 2-1 In 1st Leg Of EURO 2023 Playoff
