Photo: AP It was a lackluster first half in Oslo as Norway and Croatia played a scoreless affair in a friendly match. There was little offense by the Vatreni with Ivan Perišić replacing an ill Luka Modrić in the midfield. The attacking duo of Mario Mandžukić and Nikica Jelavić had few touches, and even fewer scoring chances. Without a creative midfielder to dictate the … [Read more...] about Norway Force 1-1 Draw at the Death
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2012 Small Goals Tournament (San Pedro, CA)
By 63 CommentsThe 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)
Croatia Deny Estonia 3-1 in Pula
By 129 CommentsPhoto: Jutarnji Starting XI vs. Estonia: Subašić-Strinić-Schildenfeld-Ćorluka(c)-Vida-Perišić-Badelj-Dujmović-Iličević-Eduardo-Kalinić Croatia v Estonia Match Highlights --------------------------------------- Croatia open up their summer account on Friday as they host Estonia in the first of two friendlies before Euro 2012 kicks off against Ireland on … [Read more...] about Croatia Deny Estonia 3-1 in Pula
CROATIA VS. U.S.A. WATER POLO
By 11 CommentsPhoto: Reuters The Croatian national water polo team will face the Unites States in their final exhibition match before the London Olympics kick off in August. The friendly will be played at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, California (located 10 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles) on Friday, June 1st 2012 with a 6:30PM start. Team CroatianSports.com will … [Read more...] about CROATIA VS. U.S.A. WATER POLO
OFFICIAL: OLIĆ TO WOLFSBURG
By 35 CommentsPhoto: 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
The Italian Job
By 63 CommentsPhoto: FootballJustice.com Looking forward to Euro 2012 Group C, involving Spain, Italy, Croatia and Ireland, a majority of the world consensus has already given top spot to reigning Euro champions and current World Cup winners Spain. With that said, second place is up for grabs and is a virtual coin-flip between Italy and Croatia. With less than two months before kick … [Read more...] about The Italian Job
Euro 2012 Home Kit Released (Updated)
By 50 CommentsPhotos: Marko Lukunić/Pixsell The new Croatian home kits were released Monday in Zagreb. Minor but noticeable changes include red number and name along with a smaller pattern of red checkers on the sleeves. We go over this every time a new kit is released; there's only so much you can do with Croatia's signature checker design. New design: Love it, hate it or gotta … [Read more...] about Euro 2012 Home Kit Released (Updated)
The Croatian Crippler’s Monthly Review
By 20 CommentsSince there isn't much going on in the Croatian MMA/Kickboxing scene this month, I decided to do a monthly write up. The monthly articles will include fighter updates, recent fight videos and interviews. If there is any news I might of left out, feel free to email me at croatiancrippler@gmail.com with the update and I will add it to the … [Read more...] about The Croatian Crippler’s Monthly Review
Barracudas Coming to California
By 19 CommentsPhoto: Croatia.org The Croatian national water polo team will face the Unites States in their final exhibition match before the London Olympics kick off in August. The friendly will be played at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, California (located 10 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles) on Friday, June 1st 2012 with a 6:30PM start. CroatianSports.com will … [Read more...] about Barracudas Coming to California