In his fourth edition of Ćavara Corner, Vedran speaks about the charity match between Dinamo Zagreb and AIK Stockholm later in May to raise money for the late former Dinamo goal keepers, Ivan Turina, who unexpectedly passed away last week in Sweden. Ćavara also discusses the upcoming Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, predicting a 3-1 win for … [Read more...] about Ćavara Corner
Archives for May 2013
HNL Week 30
By 18 CommentsResults for May 3-5, 2013 HNK RIJEKA 0 - 0 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Both clubs had ample opportunity to claim victory, but an off sides goal called back for Rijeka, and several near-comical misses for Dinamo left the score sheet blank and the teams split the points. Dinamo may have won the league, but a ferocious battle for second and third place is brewing between … [Read more...] about HNL Week 30
Why is Croatia so good?
By 40 CommentsOn May 1st, the BBC ran an article on "What is Croatia's secret to sporting success?," putting Croatia's past achievements in soccer, handball and water polo, amongst other sports, into scope. Although the British outlet focused on soccer for the 4.4 million person populated Balkan state, the timing of the article sent this quasi-journalist's cynical 'spidey-sense' into action. … [Read more...] about Why is Croatia so good?
R.I.P Ivan Turina
By 33 CommentsWritten by Ante Baričević Former Dinamo Zagreb and AIK goalkeeper, Ivan Turina, passed away in his sleep Thursday morning at the young age of 33. Born in Zagreb in 1980, Turina began his career at Dinamo Zagreb in 1998. During his career, Turina spent time at Kamen Ingrad, Osijek and Croatia Sesvete while being on loan until playing one year at Skoda Xanthi and then … [Read more...] about R.I.P Ivan Turina
Mandžukić, Bayern Munich off to Wembley
By 44 CommentsMario Mandžukić got the start for Bayern Munich Wednesday night in their Champions League second leg semifinal in Barcelona. After a scoreless first half and Bayern up 4-0 on aggregate already, the flood gates once again opened for the German champions, with three goals coming in the second half. Arjen Robben scored three minutes after the break, cutting back in the box and … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Bayern Munich off to Wembley