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
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Croatia defeats New Zealand 2-1 at U20 World Cup, win Group F
By 99 CommentsCroatia'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
Livaja goal keeps Mali Vatreni atop Group F
By 92 CommentsPhoto: FIFA After a 1-0 win over Uruguay to open up Group F action at the U-20 World Cup in Turkey, Croatia took on Uzbekistan Wednesday night with sole control of the group up for grabs. After a scoreless first 20 minutes, Uzbekistan's Rahmanov broke the deadlock, getting a piece off the ball to deflect off his shin following a curling free kick from the sideline. … [Read more...] about Livaja goal keeps Mali Vatreni atop Group F
Bilić headed to Turkey
By 98 CommentsPhoto: Haberier Former Croatia international and manager, Slaven Bilić, didn't have to wait long to find a new job after parting ways with Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow this offseason. Bilić has officially been announced as the new manager at Turkish club Besiktas. Besiktas finished third in Turkey last year, behind Galatasaray and Fenerbahce respectively, but have been … [Read more...] about Bilić headed to Turkey
Ćorluka out, may need surgery
By 10 CommentsPhoto:Net.hr Vedran Corluka's achilles injury, which he sustained in the waning minutes of Croatia's World Cup 2014 qualifier versus Macedonia, may be worse than we initially thought. He refused to play against Belgium this past Tuesday and reports out of Croatia are saying that Ćarli will head to Finland this week to see an achilles specialist. It is unknown how long he … [Read more...] about Ćorluka out, may need surgery
EURO 2012: It’s Time
By 58 CommentsIllustration: ESPN EURO 2012 has finally arrived; and for Croatians, it's been a bumpy road getting this far under charismatic coach Slaven Bilić. The roller coaster ride started on a high note in 2007 when the Vatreni not only prevented England from qualifying for Euro '08, but also went perfect in group stage, defeating Germany on the way to the quarterfinals. With … [Read more...] about EURO 2012: It’s Time
2012 Olić ‘HERO’ Shirt
By 166 CommentsTo some of you he is a Croatian legend, to many more, a HERO. In what may be his last tournament in the 'red and white Croatian checkers', CroatianSports.com would like to pay tribute to Mr. Ivica Olić. We all remember the euphoria which we felt when that second minute goal hit the back of the net in Istanbul. The weight of the world was lifted off Croatian shoulders and we … [Read more...] about 2012 Olić ‘HERO’ Shirt
From ZERO To EURO
By 71 CommentsPhoto: Jutarnji.hr How things can change in only one month. The goal was set simple: win in Greece and Croatia would book their ticket to Euro 2012. Even with a draw in Athens, Croatia would still get the deed done with a home victory against Latvia four days later. The plan was in effect the night of October 7th, 2011 in Piraeus. Greece was held scoreless at halftime … [Read more...] about From ZERO To EURO
2011 BEST MOMENT, BEST LINE
By 25 CommentsPhoto: croatia.org The 2011 CroatianSports 'Line of the Year' and 'Moment of the Year' are one in the same. How can we forget Vedran Ćorluka burning the Turkish defense and feeding Ivica Olić in front of the goal in Istanbul to put Croatia up 1-0 in just the second minute of the match in their Euro 2012 first leg playoff? The goal changed the dynamic of the match and the … [Read more...] about 2011 BEST MOMENT, BEST LINE