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Croatia without an identity in Belgium

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Photo: Sportske Novosti       Written by Ante Ražov Croatia took an early advantage in Brussels. Ivan Perišić finished off a cross from Mandžukić that was partially deflected and unable to be cleared by Belgium. Perišić calmly tucked the failed clearance away to give the Vatreni a 1-0 lead only six minutes into the game.   With Hrvatska leading away in a World Cup … [Read more...] about Croatia without an identity in Belgium

Stalemate in Brussels

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Photo: Ante Cizmic/Cropix  In a game that could have been won by either team, Croatia leave Brussels with a valuable point after a 1-1 draw with Belgium Tuesday night. Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ivan Perišić scored his first goal for Croatia in the sixth minute of play as a Mario Mandžukić cross from the right missed everyone in the box and Perišić one-timed low to … [Read more...] about Stalemate in Brussels

Battle in Brussels

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Photo: SkySports After a lackluster 1-0 victory over Macedonia on Thursday in the first match of World Cup 2014 qualifying, Croatia travel to Brussels on Tuesday for a true test against a revamped Belgian side. And remember, this is not your daddy's Belgium. After missing out on Euro 2012, finishing two points behind Turkey in a group where Germany went perfect, … [Read more...] about Battle in Brussels

2013 CroatianSports.com Las Vegas Convention

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Join the OFFICIAL "Croatia vs Serbia in Las Vegas" FACEBOOK Page   As CroatianSports.com nears its five-year anniversary, we are happy to announce our first-ever Croatian Sports convention. For the past couple of years, Ante and Denis have taken their show on the road by visiting New York, Toronto, Vancouver and San Francisco/San Jose. The trips have been an awesome … [Read more...] about 2013 CroatianSports.com Las Vegas Convention

Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue

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 Photo: Net.hr   STARTING XI vs. Macedonia: Pletikosa - Srna, Ćorluka, Šimunić, Strinić - Perišić, Vukojević, Modrić, Rakitić - Eduardo, Mandžukić     The cardiac Croatians were at it again Friday night in Zagreb.     After a hot start against Macedonia which nearly saw a goal from Eduardo in the opening minute, Croatia had little to show for the next hour in their … [Read more...] about Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue

Čilić crumbles at U.S. Open vs. Murray

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Photo: AP  Marin Čilić looked to be on his way to his biggest win in two years at the 2012 U.S. Open Wednesday night. He took the first set 6-3 against 2012 Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray in the men's quarterfinal, and was in full control of the second set, up 5-2 at one point. Then the wheels came off the wagon. Murray fired off four straight games to force a second … [Read more...] about Čilić crumbles at U.S. Open vs. Murray

UFC Fighter Anthony “The Hippo” Perosh Checks In With The Crippler

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   Photo: Sherdog.com     UFC Light Heavyweight contender Anthony "The Hippo" Perosh was gracious enough to give The Croatian Crippler an interview following his loss to Ryan Jimmo at UFC 149. The loss snapped Perosh's three fight win streak since moving to the UFC light heavyweight division. Look for the Australian Born Croat to make a quick come back and get back in the … [Read more...] about UFC Fighter Anthony “The Hippo” Perosh Checks In With The Crippler

Croatia U18 basketball crowned European Champions

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        Croatia defeated Lithuania 80-75 to win the U18 European Basketball Championships in a tournament that highlighted the potential of Croatian basketball, particularly Dario Šarić. Šarić had scored 16 of the team's 31 points as they led by nine midway through the second quarter before he picked up his third foul and had to be subbed. Lithuania fought back and took … [Read more...] about Croatia U18 basketball crowned European Champions

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