Archives for August 2013
HNL Week Five
By 23 CommentsResults for Aug. 9-12, 2013 NK HRVATSKI DRAGOVOLJAC 1 - 1 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo Zagreb remain undefeated, but were unable to take home all three points on Friday. The Croatian champions suffered at the hands of Hrvatski Dragovoljac at Kranjčevičeva and drew 1-1 with the first-league newcomers. Though it was a home game for the Volunteers, the … [Read more...] about HNL Week Five
Croatians Around Europe *I*
By 107 CommentsGERMANY Mario Mandžukić got the nod from new Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola in their season opener against Borussia Monchengladbach Friday night. 'Super' Mario played up top as the lone striker as Guardiola pledged a 4-1-4-1 formation in his maiden Bundesliga match. With Bayern up 1-0 early after an Arjen Robben strike in the 12th minute, Mandžukić would … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *I*
Dinamo Zagreb win Manchester United Premier Cup
By 30 CommentsYou can call him an arrogant bastard. A madman. Maybe even unsafe to be part of the general public. But in the end, Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić is running a tight ship in Croatia's capital. Not only has Dinamo won the past eight Prva Liga titles and are now on the verge of a third straight Champions League group stage berth, but Dinamo's U-15 team won the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb win Manchester United Premier Cup
Rijeka Advance, Hajduk Falls
By 146 CommentsThe two remaining Croatian clubs in UEFA Europa league played the return leg today, both at opposing stadiums. The outcomes of the clubs were a little different: Hajduk Split was defeated for the second time in a row by the Georgian club, Dila, who beat Hajduk 1-0 for the second time in the tournament, leaving a 2-0 aggregate final. Hajduk is knocked out of the tournament … [Read more...] about Rijeka Advance, Hajduk Falls
Dinamo move onto Playoff Round with 3-0 win over Sheriff
By 91 CommentsDinamo had absolutely no trouble defeating Sheriff Tiraspol in the return leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League Wednesday night. The Moldovian club might have had some hopes of advancing after holding Dinamo to only a 1-0 win in Zagreb, but were dominated in front of their own fans at home. Goals from Junior Fernandes, Duje Cop and El Arbi … [Read more...] about Dinamo move onto Playoff Round with 3-0 win over Sheriff
Tuesday Night Funnies: This is football, not football
By 9 CommentsEver wonder what would happen if an NFL coach crossed the pond to teach football (soccer) players his hard hitting American ways? In NBC Sports' newest commercial promoting the upcoming Barclay's English Premiership season, former Saturday Night Live personality Jason Sudeikis does exactly that; as manager of the Tottenham Hotspurs! … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: This is football, not football
HNL Week 4
By 57 CommentsResults for Aug. 3-5, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 0 RNK SPLIT Fan-favorite and Dinamo newcomer, El Arbi Hillel Soudani, scored the solitary goal in a match that was marked by intense heat that made playing conditions difficult for players. Sudani’s goal came after 88 minutes of scoreless play, and gave Dinamo the three points they needed to remain … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4
Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles
By 74 CommentsCroatian internationals Luka Modrić and Nikica Jelavić faced off against each other from Dodger Stadium in Los angeles, California Saturday night in the 2013 Guinness International Champions Cup semifinal round. Modrić received the start for Real Madrid while Everton striker Nikica Jelavić came on at halftime. With Everton down 2-1 in the 62nd minute, Jelavić … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles