Not much was to be seen on Sunday’s match between Dinamo Zagreb and NK Osijek in the Garden City, but Dinamo did managed to score a single goal to defeat their opponents 1-0. But still, not much to see – literally. Dense fog crept over the stadium in Osijek during the second half, leaving zero visibility for fans in the stands or fans watching at … [Read more...] about HNL Week 20
Archives for December 2015
Croatia Draw Spain, Turkey, Czech Republic In Euro 2016
By 141 CommentsThe Euro 2016 groups are set and boy did Croatia receive a spicy draw. There won't be any walkover matches in Group D as Croatia will face Turkey, Czech Republic and finally Spain in a Euro 2012 rematch The Vatreni will open up Euro 2016 against Turkey on June 12th in Paris; at Parc des Princes. They will then face Czech Republic on June 17th in St. Etienne before … [Read more...] about Croatia Draw Spain, Turkey, Czech Republic In Euro 2016
HNL Week 19
By 10 CommentsDinamo Zagreb pulled off a dramatic win against Hajduk Split on Saturday with a close score of 2-1. The last time these two teams met at Maksimir, Dinamo struck five goals in a landslide victory, but Hajduk has been a difficult opponent in the HNL this season and kept the match close. The contest was overwhelmed by a foggy evening in Zagreb that made watching … [Read more...] about HNL Week 19
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 6
By Leave a CommentPhoto: Press Herald It has been another disappointing week for the Brooklyn Nets. They started a two-game losing streak on Friday against their cross-town rivals. Bojan Bogdanovic contributed with seven points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes against the New York Knicks. In a 108-91 loss, Brooklyn allowed 42 points in the first quarter. For a Lionel Hollins team, their … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 6
Champions League Wraps Up
By 18 CommentsThe Champions League group stage concludes this week with games Tuesday and Wednesday. There wasn't much of a surprise with which teams would go through to the knockout stages , minus Manchester United, however, our very own Dinamo Zagreb lit up Twitter opening night when the Croatian champs defeated Arsenal 2-1. But the Modri couldn't do damage against Olympiakos, losing both … [Read more...] about Champions League Wraps Up
Debate Club: Warriors or Sixers?
By 17 CommentsŽiva Istina posed a great question regarding the NBA this season. And he will be accepting friendly wagers. We'll revisit this conversation as the season winds down in April. What will be the greater number? Golden State Warriors losses? Or Philadelphia 76ers wins? The red hot defending champion Warriors have started the season 20-0 and, on … [Read more...] about Debate Club: Warriors or Sixers?
Croatians Around The NBA: Week 5
By 14 CommentsPhoto: Euro Sport For the first time this season, the Brooklyn Nets had a decent week. They went 2-2 compared to not winning a game or losing three out of four games. It started off rough against Oklahoma City in a 110-99 defeat. Bojan Bogdanovic contributed with four points on two of six shooting in 22 minutes of action. It was a lackluster game for the second year … [Read more...] about Croatians Around The NBA: Week 5
HNL Week 18
By 8 CommentsAnother addition of the Gradski Derbi is in the books after Dinamo finished off the match week with a 3-1 victory over NK Lokomotiva at Maksimir on Sunday. Over 1,000 fans embraced the chilly 40-degree weather to catch an entertaining match between the two Zagreb locals. Marko Rog has been playing with exceptional ability lately and started the match off with an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18