Written by Colin O' Haravić Osijek advance from the first qualifying round of the Europa League with a 3-1 (4-1 ag.) victory over the 2011/12 Andorran runner-up side, FC Santa Coloma. Coloma started their attack immediately with an attempt from Christopher Pousa in the fourth minute, but could not keep the Osijek offense at bay. The HNL club dominated nearly … [Read more...] about Osijek March On
2012
A New Era Begins…
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Photo: Crophoria.com Vlatko Marković's 12-year reign as HNS president is over. The 75 year-old Marković began his tenure in 1999 and will now hand 1998 World Cup Golden Boot winner Davor Šuker the keys to the HNS bus. Although Croatia's all-time leading scorer (45 goals) has minimal management experience at age 44, Šuker has played in some of the best systems in the … [Read more...] about A New Era Begins…
Čilić Outlasts Querrey in Wimbledon Marathon, Karlović to Protest
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Photo: AFP Croatian #1 and world #16 Marin Čilić outlasted American Sam Querrey in the third round of the Wimbledon championships Saturday night in a five and a half hour marathon, officially the second longest match in Wimbledon history. After taking the first two sets against Querrey, Čilić lost the next two in tiebreakers, setting up a fifth and final set. Querrey … [Read more...] about Čilić Outlasts Querrey in Wimbledon Marathon, Karlović to Protest
2012 Small Goals Tournament (San Pedro, CA)
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The tournament is back! And this year some of your favorite Prva Generacija members will be taking part. CroatianSports.com's own Denis Svirčić and Ante Kvartuč have decided to join forces this year to try and take the 'B' League crown away from former MLS star Ante Ražov and NK Škabrnja. Joining the quasi-journalists will be Rob Uvanović from New York and Dennis 'HvarSplićan' … [Read more...] about 2012 Small Goals Tournament (San Pedro, CA)
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL: COAST TO COAST (Updated)
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Photo: Sportige.com In Ivica Olić's last match as a Bayern Munich player, the Croatian striker was inserted into the Champions League Final during extra time in the 97'. Two minutes prior, Dutchman Arjen Robben had his penalty kick blocked by Chelsea keeper Petr Cech, which would have given Bayern a 2-1 lead with 15 minutes to go. Olić pressured the Chelsea backline, and … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL: COAST TO COAST (Updated)
2012 Olić ‘HERO’ Shirt
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To some of you he is a Croatian legend, to many more, a HERO. In what may be his last tournament in the 'red and white Croatian checkers', CroatianSports.com would like to pay tribute to Mr. Ivica Olić. We all remember the euphoria which we felt when that second minute goal hit the back of the net in Istanbul. The weight of the world was lifted off Croatian shoulders and we … [Read more...] about 2012 Olić ‘HERO’ Shirt
Lovren Injury Update
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Photo: The Offside Lyon Croatian defenseman Dejan Lovren suffered a right foot injury during Lyon's 1-0 Coupe de France final victory on Saturday and had to be stretchered off the field in the 18th minute of play. The severity of the injury is still unknown and may be linked to Lovren's achilles. The French Press Agency (AFP) has reported that Lovren is doubtful for … [Read more...] about Lovren Injury Update
OFFICIAL: OLIĆ TO WOLFSBURG
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Photo: Bundesliga Ivica Olić made it official Thursday afternoon from Munich. The 32 year-old Croatian striker will be joining 2009 Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg after Euro 2012, ending a three-year stint at Bayern Munich, where he scored 13 Bundesliga goals in 54 appearances. Olić helped Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title and German Cup in 2010 but will forever be … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: OLIĆ TO WOLFSBURG
Bayern’s Champions League Dream Ends in Munich
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Photo: AFP Bayern Munich overturned two early Cristiano Ronaldo goals Wednesday night at the Bernabeu to force a spectacular penalty kick shootout, which saw German international Bastian Schweinsteiger seal a Bayern Munich Champions League Final date with Chelsea on May 19th at their home ground in Munich, Allianz Arena. However, the arena will be called Fußball Arena … [Read more...] about Bayern’s Champions League Dream Ends in Munich
