SPAIN Luka Modrić underwent successful knee surgery on Sunday which will see the Real Madrid star sidelined for a minimum of one month. And Los Blancos are already feeling the void of Modrić's absence. On Sunday, Real Madrid drew their third straight La Liga match, this time 1-1 with Eibar. The droppage of points pulls Real Madrid level on points with rivals … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VI*
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Croatians Around Europe *V*
By 44 CommentsItaly PHOTO: Juventus Juventus gets 3 points away at Palermo. A mediocre performance is worth a lucky 1-0 and the top of the table retention. The necessity to give Dybala some rest pushed Allegri to select Mario Mandžukić up front with Higuain on a 2 striker experiment that did not pan out as good as he was hoping for. Mandžukić was the most dangerous player on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*
Hajduk out to save face against Inter
By 11 CommentsFacing an almost insurmountable three-goal deficit in their Europa League third qualifying round tie, Hajduk take on Inter today in the return match in Milan. Inter cruised to an easy 3-0 win over the bijeli in Split one week ago, meaning there’s realistically little more than pride for Hajduk to play for. Hajduk fell behind after just 18 minutes in Split, and the Italian … [Read more...] about Hajduk out to save face against Inter
Hajduk outclassed at Poljud
By 32 CommentsPhoto: Josko Ponos / CROPIX Inexperience caught up with Hajduk today as Inter took advantage of some sloppy defending from the hosts to coast to an easy 3-0 win in the first leg of the Europa League’s third qualifying round in Split. Sell out at Poljud tonight Porous defending put Hajduk on their heels early as an 18th-minute strike from Wesley Sneijder … [Read more...] about Hajduk outclassed at Poljud
Hajduk aim to pounce on out-of-form Inter
By 27 CommentsPhoto: Joško Šupić/CROPIX Inter Milan's final training before taking on Hajduk Split on Thursday night Hajduk’s young guns aim to write their own page in the club’s century-old history today as the Bijeli take on Serie A giants Inter in the first leg of the Europa League’s third qualifying round in front of a sold-out Poljud stadion. Buoyed by the fervent support of … [Read more...] about Hajduk aim to pounce on out-of-form Inter
HNL REPORT (WEEK 2)
By 13 CommentsResults for July 27-29, 2012 Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Cibalia Photo: Tomislav Kristo / CROPIX Domagoj Vida celebrates Dinamo gaol against Cibalia Dinamo Zagreb celebrated their Champions League qualifying win over Ludogorets with a 2-1 win over Cibalia at Maksimir on Saturday. The Croatian champions opened up the match strong and dominated the early … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT (WEEK 2)
HNL REPORT (WEEK 1)
By 32 CommentsResults for July 20-22, 2012 Written by Dr. O'Haravić GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 1 NK INTER ZAPREŠIĆ Photo: Dinamo Inter Zaprešić shocked Dinamo Zagreb on Saturday's HNL opener by earning a 1-1 draw at Maksimir. 1,200 fans sat in awe as the reigning Croatian champions dropped points in their first match of the season. In the 2011/12 season, Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT (WEEK 1)
Vukušić heroics lead Hajduk past Skonto
By 9 CommentsPhoto: Paun Paunović/CROPIX Ante Vukušić celebrates opening goal against Skonto Ante Vukušić’s 34th-minute strike gave Hajduk a lead they would not relinquish in Split today as the bijeli downed Latvian league leaders Skonto in the first of two Europa League qualifiers. Vukušić ran onto a lovely through ball behind the Skonto defence before neatly chipping the … [Read more...] about Vukušić heroics lead Hajduk past Skonto
Dinamo squeaks out a draw in Bulgaria
By 30 CommentsPhoto: Stoyan Georgiev Sammir(right) in action against PFC Ludogorec Written by Colin O'Haravić Late-game heroics by striker Ante Rukavina, earned GNK Dinamo Zagreb a tough 1-1 draw with Bulgarian champions, PFC Ludogorec. Rukavina’s goal stole away a seemingly sure and historic win from the European new comers in the 93rd minute in front of a crowd of 6,000 in … [Read more...] about Dinamo squeaks out a draw in Bulgaria