Hajduk Split played an honorable match in Ukraine today, but succumbed to a defeat to the Ukrainian league runners up. Hajduk held the lead for a short moment in the 47th minute when Tino-Sven Šušić put away the rebound from close range to put the Bili up 1-0, and got Hajduk the all-important away goal. But former Hajduk Split striker, Nikola Kalinić quickly answered … [Read more...] about Despite Valiant Effort, Hajduk Fall 2-1
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Strinić ruled out for World Cup
By 48 CommentsCroatia's first problem going into the World Cup has arrived. Left back Ivan Strinić is out. The Dnipro defender has ruptured his right quadriceps muscle in his leg and has been officially ruled out of making any trip to Brazil. Strinić has been capped for the Vatreni 32 times since 2010 and has become a pivotal part of the Croatian defense. Now the … [Read more...] about Strinić ruled out for World Cup
Kalinić, Livaja net in Europa League
By 34 CommentsBoth Nikola Kalinić and Ivan Strinić played the full 90 minutes for Dnipro Thursday night in their 3-2 come from behind victory versus AIK Stockholm. With Dnipro down early, Kalinić received a long down-field pass from Rotan in the 41st minute, took the ball down with a 360-degree trap and then slotted home for the equalizer. It was a well composed goal, one of only few for … [Read more...] about Kalinić, Livaja net in Europa League
SHAKHTAR CROWNED UKRAINIAN CHAMPIONS
By 18 CommentsPhoto: Shakhtar Darijo Srna and Shakhtar Donetsk completed the Ukrainian double Thursday night as they defeated Oleksandria 3-0 to capture the domestic league title on the last day of the season. The championship is Shakhtar's third in a row and will once again see them play Champions League football next season. Srna played the full match and sent a beautiful … [Read more...] about SHAKHTAR CROWNED UKRAINIAN CHAMPIONS
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXX*
By 146 CommentsENGLAND Photo: AP Nikica Jelavić did was he was supposed to do Saturay- score. But Everton could not hold a 1-0 halftime lead against crosstown rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup semifinal from Wembley. After a week of rest, Jelavić looked to have his batteries recharged, and it showed. Early in the first half, Jela got off a crisp bicycle kick from the center of the … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXX*