Mario Mandžukić was given the night off, staying on the bench, as Bayern Munich steam rolled Manchester City 3-1 Wednesday night in Manchester. Goals from Ribery, Muller and Robben gave reigning Champions League title holders Bayern complete control before Alvaro Negredo added a late 79th minute goal to break up the shutout. With the win, Bayern lead Group D by three … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 2
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Mandžukić grabs Croatian POY, Srna best goal for Shakhtar
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Photo: AP 'Super' Mario Mandžukić beat out Luka Modrić for the 2012 Croatian 'player of the year'. After an average end to the season at Wolfsburg, Mandžukić dazzled in Poland where he scored three goals in as many games at Euro 2012, joining the likes of Mario Gomez, Mario Balotelli, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres and Alan Dzagoev for most goals at the tournament. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić grabs Croatian POY, Srna best goal for Shakhtar
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*
Eduardo Double Sends Shakhtar into Quarters
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Photo: Shakhtar.com Eduardo (11) scores in the 9th minute vs. Dynamo In a heated battle amongst Ukrainian foes, Dynamo Kyiv hosted Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 Wednesday night. Both Darijo Srna and Eduardo got the start for Shakhtar with the Croatians connecting for the opening goal in just the ninth minute of play. Srna crossed the ball from the … [Read more...] about Eduardo Double Sends Shakhtar into Quarters
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPS ANNOUNCED
By 22 Comments2010 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPSTottenham face off against the current European champions while Eduardo returns to the Emirates for the first time as Shakhtar face Arsenal. Bayern Munich have an easy route to the knockout round while Rakitić and Lovren face each other. Should be another great Champions League, especially with so many Croatians involved. CROUCHIE BAGS A … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPS ANNOUNCED
