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Croatians Around Europe *V*

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ENGLAND Photo: PA  Nikica Jelavić returned from a knee knock he suffered two weeks ago to score twice on Saturday vs. Southampton, earning Everton a 3-1 win. The Toffees went down early to Southampton but Jelavić was ready to carry his team to victory. In the 25', Jelavić got caught up with a Southampton defender as the ball came over the top, and the Croatian striker … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*

Mandžukić nets twice, takes Bundesliga scoring lead

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Photo: Caught Offside Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić is getting service in Munich, and is not disappointing his new team. The 26 year-old Mandžukić was bought by German giants Bayern Munich after a superb Euro 2012 campaign, where he scored three goals in three games this past summer. He hasn't let off the gas yet. On Tuesday night, against former club Wolfsburg, … [Read more...] about Mandžukić nets twice, takes Bundesliga scoring lead

Croatia without an identity in Belgium

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Photo: Sportske Novosti       Written by Ante Ražov Croatia took an early advantage in Brussels. Ivan Perišić finished off a cross from Mandžukić that was partially deflected and unable to be cleared by Belgium. Perišić calmly tucked the failed clearance away to give the Vatreni a 1-0 lead only six minutes into the game.   With Hrvatska leading away in a World Cup … [Read more...] about Croatia without an identity in Belgium

Battle in Brussels

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Photo: SkySports After a lackluster 1-0 victory over Macedonia on Thursday in the first match of World Cup 2014 qualifying, Croatia travel to Brussels on Tuesday for a true test against a revamped Belgian side. And remember, this is not your daddy's Belgium. After missing out on Euro 2012, finishing two points behind Turkey in a group where Germany went perfect, … [Read more...] about Battle in Brussels

EURO 2012: What We Learned

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Photo: Mirror Written by Vedran Ćavara   Something funny happened during Croatia's 2012 EURO campaign: our expectations were suddenly raised, and the team made us proud. Here are a few observations I've made. Feel free to disagree. -Slaven Bilić made this team into a bona fide unit that played within themselves. They worked hard for each other and defended as a … [Read more...] about EURO 2012: What We Learned

CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV* (Season Finale)

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ENGLAND Photo: EuroSport     After going scoreless in his past two games for Everton, Nikica Jelavić ended the season on a high note, scoring in the 27th minute against a tough Newcastle United team in a 3-1 win. Jela made the run down field and had the ball put over the top to him. He appeared to handle the ball with his arm before he fired strong towards net. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV* (Season Finale)

CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*

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 Germany  Photo:  AFP PHOTO / THOMAS KIENZLE     Stuttgart rallied from a 2-goal deficit to defeat Mario Mandžukić and Wolfsburg 3-2 in front of 58,500 at Mercedes Benz Arena on Saturday. Wolfsburg opened up the scoring in the 28th minute after Mario broke free on the right side and found Patrick Helmes with a cross right in front of the goal. Marco Russ doubled the … [Read more...] about CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*

CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*

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ENGLAND Photo: EuroSport     The Croatian Juggernaut has let us all know that he's not stopping anytime soon. Everton's prized winter transfer, Nikica Jelavić, scored two more goals on Saturday in a 4-0 win over Fulham. The £5.5million man now has 10 goals in an Everton jersey from only 10 starts, and is heating up just in time for Croatian manager Slaven Bilić to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*

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