Results 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)
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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
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XI*
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SCOTLAND Jelavić converts penalty for Rangers Nikica Jelavić played the full 90 minutes for Rangers on Saturday and converted a 69th minute penalty kick against Aberdeen to give the Scottish giants the full three points on the day. Jelavić put a tough ball through the box as he slid across the penalty area which followed with a foul and a Rangers penalty. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XI*
ROB UVANOVIĆ COVERS CROATIAN HERITAGE NIGHT (UPDATE)
By 12 CommentsDAVOR ŠUKER IN NEW YORK CITY Davor Šuker did in fact make a half time appearance during Croatian Heritage Night in New York this past Friday. It appears he is backing an entirely new soccer stadium in Zagreb. CSR Nation: Thoughts? Rob Uvanović reporting from Red Bull Arena PRVA GENERACIJA MEMBER UVANOVIĆ (RIGHT) WITH THE NY … [Read more...] about ROB UVANOVIĆ COVERS CROATIAN HERITAGE NIGHT (UPDATE)
CROATIA-GEORGIA FROM ALPINE VILLAGE
By 6 CommentsBelow is the Croatian X-Men:First Class movie poster. CSR wants to thank all of our Prva Generacija members who have stuck with us from the beginning. CroatianSports.com looks to launch in the next week. Stay tuned. … [Read more...] about CROATIA-GEORGIA FROM ALPINE VILLAGE
CARDIAC CROATS WIN IN SPLIT
By 96 CommentsPhoto: Ante Čizmić/Cropix Mandžukić, Kalinić seal 3 points for Croatia It only took one shot from Georgia in March to defeat Croatia 1-0. Well, the Georgians nearly did it again in June. With Croatians worldwide knowing not to take this Georgia team lightly due to their stubborn bunker, the Croatian national side came out firing in the opening minutes in front of a … [Read more...] about CARDIAC CROATS WIN IN SPLIT
GABRIĆ IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER CRASH
By 26 CommentsPhoto: Index.hr FRIENDS & FAMILY OF GABRIĆ WAIT OUTSIDE THE SPLIT HOSPITAL Croatian international Drago Gabrić is in critical condition and has fallen into a coma at a Split hospital after a freak car accident Monday evening in Croatia. The 24 year-old Gabrić was driving his BMW X6 in rainy conditions between Dugopolje and Biska, just outside his hometown of … [Read more...] about GABRIĆ IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER CRASH
DINAMO ZAGREB GO OLD SCHOOL
By 43 CommentsPhoto: DragoSopta/CROPIX BBB outside Maksimir Hated Dinamo Zagreb general manager, Zdravko Mamić, stated earlier this week that as of April 12th, 2011, he will no longer be the executive vice president of the club and would like to extend the managerial hierarchy at Dinamo. As over 1,000 Bad Blue Boys peacefully camped outside of Maksimir, Mamić shared the news, … [Read more...] about DINAMO ZAGREB GO OLD SCHOOL
