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Štimac loses 4-2 to Swiss in debut

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Photo: Tino Juric/PIXSELL Starting XI:  Pletikosa - Srna, Maloča, Ćorluka, Pranjić - Rakitić, Badelj, Kranjčar - Mandžukić, Olić, Eduardo It was a rough night in Split for the Vatreni as Igor Štimac's debut as national coach did not go as planned. The Croatian defense, which featured first-time Hajduk defender Mario Maloča into the senior squad looked more like Swiss … [Read more...] about Štimac loses 4-2 to Swiss in debut

2012 London Olympics: Day 13 + 14

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        Croatians had plenty to cheer about at the Water Polo Arena     Men's Water Polo: Croatia continued their dominance in the pool as they rolled over Montenegro  to set up a gold medal game against Italy, after they stunned Serbia. Montenegro scored the first goal of the game, but it was all Croatia after that. They outscored Montenegro 5-0 for the rest of … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 13 + 14

2012 London Olympics: Day 10

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Shooting: Giovanni Cernogoraz and Anton Glasnović both advanced to the final of the Men's trap Monday morning as they finished the prelims in 5th and 6th, leaving them still with some work to do to get onto the podium. They were one target behind third place going into the finals where 25 more targets are shot. The leader going into the final was Michael Diamond, who was … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 10

2012 London Olympics: Day 9

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Women’s Handball: Croatia routinely defeated the makeshift Team GB in their final game of the group stage. Croatia dominated the whole game and were up 17-6 at the half. They went on to win 37-14. Croatia were able to give their starters some rest and give their little used bench players a chance to play at the Olympics in front of a capacity crowd.  Dijana Jovetić, Sonja … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 9

2012 London Olympics: Day 8

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    It's gold for Sandra!   Athletics: During the Olympics four years ago, Sandra Perković was in the hospital fighting for her life after her appendix burst. These Olympics went slightly better for Perković, as she brought home Croatia's first gold medal, winning the discus and setting a new Croatian record. She did it in dominating fashion as Darya Pischlnikova, who holds … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 8

2012 London Olympics: Day 6

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    Ivan Cupić celebrates one of his seven goals Men’s Handball: Croatia booked a place in the quarterfinals with an impressive 26-19 victory over Hungary. It was a low scoring affair in the first half as Croatia went into the break with an 11-9 lead courtesy of some solid wing play by Manuel Štrlek and Ivan Cupić. Croatia got off to a storming start in the second half … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 6

2012 London Olympics: Day 5

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  Women’s Basketball: There were many Croatian athletes on hand at the London Basketball Arena to see Croatia take on the Czech Republic including the Men’s handball team, tennis players Marin Čilić and Ivan Dodig, and Zoran Primorać. Croatia got off to fantastic start, leading 10-0 after just four minutes. The Czechs started to hit their shots and went on a run of … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 5

Complete Idiot’s Guide to Following Croatia at the Olympics

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Photo: AP Quick Facts In Beijing, Croatia took home three bronze medals and two silvers, tying their all-time best. The London contingent has the firepower to top that mark. Filip Ude and Snježana Pejčić are the only returning medalists for Croatia. Croatia has 3 gold medals in its history, two from handball. 108 Croatians will compete in 18 disciplines in London; … [Read more...] about Complete Idiot’s Guide to Following Croatia at the Olympics

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