Oh boy. So much to unpack here. How is Dinamo Zagreb not in the final round of Champions League qualifying? How? Instead, they will now be facing off against Czech champions Sparta Prague for a spot in the Europa League group stage. Wrap your head around the following stat. AEK Athens defeated Dinamo Zagreb 4-3 across two legs this week. Three of AEK's goals came in the … [Read more...] about Seriously?! Dinamo Bow Out Of CL After Epic Injury Time Collapse
HNL Strikes Out: Osijek, Hajduk Eliminated; Rijeka Advance
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Written by Andrew R. HNL clubs took to the pitch for midweek action in the Conference League 3rd Qualifying Third round (2nd legs) Thursday night. Osijek and Rijeka were on home soil while Hajduk went to Athens for their match against PAOK. ?It will only be Rijeka moving on as Osijek and Hajduk find the end of the road. Here's how it all unfolded. Hajduk vs PAOK … [Read more...] about HNL Strikes Out: Osijek, Hajduk Eliminated; Rijeka Advance
Majer To Wolfsburg: A Rebirth In Germany?
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Written By: Andrew R Croatian International, Lovro Majer, has joined Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in a deal worth 30 million Euros per Croatian outlet, Jutarnji List. Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano also noted that the contract with the German club will last until 2028, making it a 5-year deal. After finding poor form in his second season at Rennes and dealing with minor … [Read more...] about Majer To Wolfsburg: A Rebirth In Germany?
Dinamo Fall Asleep In 2nd Half; Lose 2-1 To AEK Athens
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Written By Andrew R. After the controversy of last week's events in Athens, the Dinamo/AEK opening leg was played at the Maksimir in Zagreb Tuesday night instead of in Greece. Dinamo played excellent in the 1st half half piling on tons of pressure against the Greek champions. That pressure culminated into a Dinamo lead from an impressive Bulat free kick. Despite Dinamo … [Read more...] about Dinamo Fall Asleep In 2nd Half; Lose 2-1 To AEK Athens
HNL Week 4: Hajduk Stay Perfect
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Written By: Andrew R. Hajduk Split vs. Slaven (3-0) Hajduk comfortably kept their 3-game winning streak alive in a 3-0 win over Slaven Sunday evening. Hajduk’s goals came from last season’s leading goal scorer, Marko Livaja, and Hajduk newcomer, Leon Dajaku. Dajaku’s arrival at Poljud was controversial after he failed to find his footing at Sunderland. Hopefully with his … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4: Hajduk Stay Perfect
Goal Of The Week: Medić Strikes From 33 Yards Out In Ajax Debut
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Jakov Medić scored an absolute rocket of a goal from 33 yards out Saturday in his Ajax debut. Ajax went on to defeat Heracles 4-1. Who is Jakov Medić? Medić is 24 year-old center-back from Zagreb. He was just transferred this summer for German club St. Pauli to Ajax and has been capped by the Croatia U23 team only once. We will surely be keeping an eye on Medić this … [Read more...] about Goal Of The Week: Medić Strikes From 33 Yards Out In Ajax Debut
Hajduk Draw PAOK, Rijeka Defeat Torshavn 3-1, Osijek Lose 5-1 In Turkey
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Written By Andrew R. Hajduk vs PAOK (0:0) Hajduk and PAOK took to the pitch Thursday night at Poljud in the 1st leg of their Conference League 3rd qualifying round affair. With tensions high both on and off the field with Croatians and Greeks this week, Hajduk looked like they were ready to put on a show in front front of their fans in Split. While the work and … [Read more...] about Hajduk Draw PAOK, Rijeka Defeat Torshavn 3-1, Osijek Lose 5-1 In Turkey
ZDS Lifestyle Posts Comment #150,000
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15 years to hit 150,000 comments. Not too shabby. And the honor goes to ZDS Lifestyle. Does it surprise me that a milestone comments involves "wielding bats & Molotov (cocktails)"?...absolutely not. :) … [Read more...] about ZDS Lifestyle Posts Comment #150,000
Dinamo vs. AEK Postponed Due To Fan Unrest, 22 Year-Old Killed
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Lots going on in Greece ahead of Dinamo's Champions League 3rd Round qualifying 1st leg match against AEK Athens Tuesday night. It has been reported by Sportske Novosti that 200 Dinamo fans (BBB) travelled to Athens for the match against a travel ban put in place by UEFA. There was reported fighting between the BBB and AEK fans where a 22 year-old Greek lost his life Monday … [Read more...] about Dinamo vs. AEK Postponed Due To Fan Unrest, 22 Year-Old Killed
