Andrej Kramarić became Hoffenheim's single season goal record holder (19) when he scored inside five minutes of a 1-1 draw against Arminia Bielefeld Saturday. Krama now owns the single season record for goals at Hoffenheim as well as all-time goals: 75. Sejad Salihović sits in a distant second at 46 goals. Not a bad career in Germany since coming over from Leicester in 2016; … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXII: Krama Sets Hoffenheim Scoring Record, Budimir On Fire
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U-21s take on England for spot at Euro
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As the Croatian senior side takes on Bulgaria and Azerbaijan this week in Euro 2016 qualifying, the U-21's have a home and away playoff with England which will put the winner in the 8-team Euro 2015 tournament next summer. Alen Halilović, Tin Jedvaj, Ante Rebić and company face the England 21's on October 10th in Wolverhampton with the return leg in Vinkovci four days later. … [Read more...] about U-21s take on England for spot at Euro
Don’t forget about the 21’s
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In all the hype of Croatia reaching the 2014 World Cup and playing the opening match against Brazil, we all (rightfully so) forgot about our U-21's who are still hot, even after the departure of manager Niko Kovač to the senior side. As Luka Modrić and company were celebrating their World Cup berth at Maksimir on November 19th, the young guns had just finished gutting Latvia … [Read more...] about Don’t forget about the 21’s
Mladi Vatreni bow out of World Cup after 2 late Chilean goals
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Croatia could not find a goal against Chile and surrendered twice in the last 10 minutes, one being an own goal, to bow out of the 2013 U20 World Cup in the Round of 16 after a 2-0 loss Wednesday night. A win would have seen Croatia play a gritty Ghana team in the quarterfinal round, after they surprised Portugal, beating them 3-2. The chances were there for the mladi … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni bow out of World Cup after 2 late Chilean goals
Croatia defeats New Zealand 2-1 at U20 World Cup, win Group F
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Croatia's U-20 team, the Mali Vatreni, only needed a draw Saturday night in Bursa, Turkey to progress onto the knockout stages of the U20 FIFA World Cup, but they got much more than they were looking for. Croatia would score twice against group F minnows New Zealand in a 2-1 victory, which was good enough to finish atop the group as Uruguay dismantled Uzbekistan 4-0 to finish … [Read more...] about Croatia defeats New Zealand 2-1 at U20 World Cup, win Group F
