After being dumped out of the Champions League playoff round by Austria Wien, Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb have been paired with PSV Eindhoven, Chornomorets and Ludogorets in the Europa League group stage. It's a favorable draw for Dinamo as they avoid a top European club such as Tottenham or Valencia, while having winnable games vs. Ukrainian club Chornomorets and … [Read more...] about Dinamo draw PSV, Rijeka get Lyon and Betis
FAN ZONE: *Hajduk opet našao spas u Maglici!*
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i Sunce je svratilo na Poljud na ulaz E pogledati Hajdukovu mladu momcad! CroatianSports.com's Split correspondent, Valentina Zelanovic, attended Sunday's match in Split between Hajduk and Slaven. Hajduk managed to pull out a 1-0 victory by way of 77th minute Anton Maglica goal. Here's what she had to say about the match: SASTAVI: HAJDUK: Kalinić , Vršajević, … [Read more...] about FAN ZONE: *Hajduk opet našao spas u Maglici!*
Dear Anons,
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Calling all Anonymous CroatianSports.com posters...and those of you who might have a name but have never officially logged in yet. With domestic football leagues back in session this weekend and many of you returning from summer vacation, please make an effort to create a User Name on CroatianSports.com. Not only does it allow us to identify you amongst other posters, but … [Read more...] about Dear Anons,
Croatia skim by Liechtenstein with double from Eduardo
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The cardiac Croats were at it again; this time in Liechtenstein during a friendly warmup for the upcoming World Cup 2014 qualifier with Serbia in September. The Vatreni started with a strong lineup, which included regulars Pletikosa, Srna, Ćorluka, Rakitić, Modrić, Olić and Mandžukić. Possession and control was kept by Croatia early in the game with not much … [Read more...] about Croatia skim by Liechtenstein with double from Eduardo
Croatians Around Europe *I*
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GERMANY 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
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You 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
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The 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
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Dinamo 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
