Overall, it was a very successful week for Croatians in European play. The week began with a “passing of the torch” moment between Vatreni legend Ivan Rakitić and 19 year-old future star Luka Sučić. In the 21st minute of their matchup, Sučić converted a penalty to give Red Bull Salzburg a 1-0 lead over Sevilla. Although Sučić missed another penalty opportunity later in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around CL/Europa League: Week 1
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West Ham Defeat Error Ridden Dinamo 2-0 At Maksimir
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Dinamo Zagreb take on England’s West Ham United today at 12:45 ET to open their 2021-22 Europa League campaign. Coming off a legendary run all the way to the Europa League quarterfinals last season, Dinamo hope to exceed their expectations once again, this time without the likes of Lovro Majer, Joško Gvardiol, and Kristijan Jakić, due to their summer transfers. Dinamo should be … [Read more...] about West Ham Defeat Error Ridden Dinamo 2-0 At Maksimir
Naš Mario: The Man With A Heart Of Gold
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Written by Slavonac From Canada Amid a raging war, a young Mario Mandžukić faced many horrors that I would not wish upon another human being. From hiding behind an old mattress to shield himself from bullets flying by, to fleeing the country as a refugee, Mario truly witnessed it all. These moments are what hardened and pushed those 23 men on the 2018 World Cup squad to … [Read more...] about Naš Mario: The Man With A Heart Of Gold
Champions League Returns! Week 1: Sučić, Rakitić Hit From The Spot, Rebić Scores vs. Liverpool
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Tuesday Matches: Mateo Kovačić receives 8.1 rating as Chelsea defeat Zenit St. Petersburg 1-0 19 year-old wunderkind Luka Sučić converts his 1st penalty and hits the post on his 2nd attempt for RB Salzburg. Ivan Rakitić converts his penalty for Sevilla as the game ends 1-1. There were four 1st half penalties in this match. Two were made. Mario Pašalić comes off the … [Read more...] about Champions League Returns! Week 1: Sučić, Rakitić Hit From The Spot, Rebić Scores vs. Liverpool
Croatians Around Europe III: Kovačić Explodes With Goal, Assist; Rebić Assists Zlatan
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Luka Modrić returns from a groin injury and plays 79 minutes in Real Madrid's 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo. Modrić received a 7/10 grade in his return as he "Showed his class with some terrific long-ranged passes. The creative heartbeat of his team." Mateo Kovačić assists Lukaku with wonderful through-ball and adds a goal as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 3-0 Ante Rebić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe III: Kovačić Explodes With Goal, Assist; Rebić Assists Zlatan
Happy 36th Birthday, Luka Modrić!
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Luka Modrić turns 36 years old today. Here are some, but not all, of his lifetime achievements: -4x Champions League Winner -2x La Liga Winner -2018 World Cup Golden Ball -2018 Ballon d’Or -World Cup Finalist -Most capped Croatian player in history (142) What more can we say about this guy? He has singlehandedly transcended the game of football inside … [Read more...] about Happy 36th Birthday, Luka Modrić!
The Vatreni Just Cruised Through Their Toughest Week Of Qualifying…Now What?
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Grabbing 7 out of a maximum 9 points this week for Croatia was absolutely perfect! Especially when the Vatreni only scored one goal in their first two matches. Obviously, a win against Russia would have been the cherry on top of the cake, but it's never easy to go into Moscow - especially without an in-form striker - and expect a result. We just witnessed Croatia's toughest … [Read more...] about The Vatreni Just Cruised Through Their Toughest Week Of Qualifying…Now What?
Croatia Easily Handle Slovenia 3-0 To Stay Top Of Group With Russia
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Well, it looked as if Slovenia were playing for a draw at Poljud, but that's not our problem. This Croatian side - without Modrić - came out with urgency tonight in Split to thump Slovenia 3-0 in World Cup qualifying. There were tons of chances down the flanks in the 1st half which multiple shots that should have gone in. Andrej Kramarić couldn't hit water if he was … [Read more...] about Croatia Easily Handle Slovenia 3-0 To Stay Top Of Group With Russia
Croatia U21s Beat Finland 2-0 With Late 2nd Half Goals
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After comfortably beating Azerbaijan 2-0 in their opening match of U21 Euro Qualifiers last week, the Mladi Vatreni face Finland Tuesday evening with the hope of becoming Group A’s 1st place team. Croatia is currently tied with Norway and Finland at the top of the table, all with three points. Salzburg duo Luka Sučić and Roko Šimić led the squad to victory over Azerbaijan in … [Read more...] about Croatia U21s Beat Finland 2-0 With Late 2nd Half Goals
