Following the 2-0 victory over Malta in Zagreb Tuesday night, Croatian players lashed out at HNS president Davor Šuker, saying that games should no longer be played at Maksimir due to the low fan turnout. Only 8,000 Croatian supporters came out to the opening Euro 2016 qualifier. Veteran Ivan Rakitić said that he wished Croatia played home games in Zagreb that … [Read more...] about Repka to Šuker: “No more games in Zagreb!”
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Cardiac Croats leave it for the end
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Well, we're definitely getting our money's worth with this Croatian team. For a second straight qualifying campaign, Croatia will require a two-legged playoff tie in order to make it to the big dance. But unlike Turkey two years ago, this one's a bit different. Croatia crushed Turkey 3-0 on the road in 2011 and all but ended the tie before the two teams even stepped … [Read more...] about Cardiac Croats leave it for the end
Croatian Soccer Tyrant Imprisons Fans
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I’ve been told it smells like piss and weed. And I’ve been told it’s a dump, dirty, and dark. I’ve been told there were no bathrooms, and it is full of cops and security. Luckily for me, Stadion Maksimir really lived up to the hype. I made my first journey there on Tuesday to watch my beloved Dinamo Zagreb play in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. They … [Read more...] about Croatian Soccer Tyrant Imprisons Fans
Rukavina goal earns Dinamo win at the death
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It looked as if Dinamo and Sheriff would end Tuesday night's match at Maksimir in a scoreless draw, but substitute Ante Rukavina would score in the 89th minute to give Dinamo Zagreb a 1-0 win in their first leg Champions League third qualifying round match. The former Hajduk and Panathinaikos striker would perfectly head the ball into the lower corner of the net off a cross … [Read more...] about Rukavina goal earns Dinamo win at the death
Scottish shock in Zagreb, Croatia lose 1-0
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It was supposed to be a walk in the park. No Modrić. No Ćorluka. No problem. Right? Wrong. Scotland, who went into Friday night's game already unable to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, did the the unthinkable, and beat Croatia 1-0 in Zagreb. Modrić was missed in the middle of the field, replaced by Dinamo Zagreb's Sammir, who played the full 90 minutes, but Croatia did … [Read more...] about Scottish shock in Zagreb, Croatia lose 1-0
Look for goals galore against Scotland
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*Match can be seen on ESPN3 in the United States and on The Score in Canada. Croatia will take their undefeated (5-0-1) World Cup qualifying record against an already eliminated Scotland team this Friday from Maksimir in Zagreb. The Vatreni have only dropped points to co-group A leaders, Belgium, drawing the Belgians 1-1 in Brussels back on September 11th. Although both … [Read more...] about Look for goals galore against Scotland
Throwback Thursday: Boban’s Kick
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Prva Generacija member, nije bitno, had the fantastic idea of Throwback Thursday for CroatianSports.com, where we would take a look into Croatia's sporting history book. What better way to start this series than in the same week that Zvonimir Boban's 'kick heard round the world' would symbolically be remembered as the unofficial start of the Croatian War of Independence … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Boban’s Kick
Hajduk beat Loko in 1st game of Cup
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Photo: Tom Dubravec/CROPIX In the first leg of the Croatian Cup Finals from Stadion Poljud in Split, Hajduk came back to defeat Zagreb club Lokomotiva after Domagoj Antolić put the visiting side in front in the 53rd minute of play. With Hajduk showing poor form in recent weeks during the HNL season, dropping to fifth place in the process, they were able to bounce back … [Read more...] about Hajduk beat Loko in 1st game of Cup
FINAL: CROATIA 2 – 0 Serbia
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Hrvati from around the world assembled in halls, homes, hotels, and stadiums to watch a match that will be forever emblazoned in the history of Croatia and Serbia. We've met in the waterpolo pools and handball courts, but tonight was the night to show who was the best at the most important sport in Europe. Stimac surprised many with a very attack minded lineup, going with … [Read more...] about FINAL: CROATIA 2 – 0 Serbia
