Photo: sports.yahoo.com After being rested this past weekend in a 9-2 drumming of Hamburg, Mario Mandžukić got the start for Bayern Munich Tuesday night in their first leg Champions League quarterfinal versus Serie A leaders Juventus. But before the seats could even get warm at Allianz Arena, Bayern's David Alaba rifled a shot past Italian #1 Gigi Buffon from 30 yards out … [Read more...] about Mandžukić assist puts Bayern one step closer to CL Final Four
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Croatia Bow Out in Proud Fashion
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Photo: Jutarnji There's little to say after the Croatia-Spain match Monday night. Slaven Bilić managed a tactically perfect game against the world's best. He brought in defensive minded Domagoj Vida, taking out striker Nikica Jelavić. Spain had few real opportunities on goal, and as well as could be expected, both teams entered their locker rooms tied 0-0. It was then … [Read more...] about Croatia Bow Out in Proud Fashion
Jelavić Strikes Again!
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Photo: TheFA.com Same celebration. Different game. Don't let the picture deceive you; three days after his goal against Swansea, Nikica Jelavić is celebrating again. This time he slammed home past Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet in the 24th minute off a fantastic cross from teammate Magaye Gueye. The near post one-timer was cool and collected as Jelavić didn't … [Read more...] about Jelavić Strikes Again!
