Bruno Petković scored his first goal in six matches for Dinamo Zagreb, and it could not have come at a better time. After a tumultuous night of street violence in the night proceeding the match, Dinamo have found the lead against their Polish opponents, Legia Warsaw. Luka Ivanušec sent in a briliant ball that was met with the head of Bruno Petković to put Dinamo up 1-0 in … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Legia Warsaw 1-1 In 1st Leg
Dinamo And Osijek Split Points In Title Race Match
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Dinamo are coming off their strongest European run in decades. Osijek are on the verge of having one of their greatest seasons ever and have the chance to finish the season in the highest position they’ve achieved in the Prva Liga. But they have a chance to win it all. Osijek and Nenad Bjelica welcomed Dinamo Zagreb, current league leaders and … [Read more...] about Dinamo And Osijek Split Points In Title Race Match
HNL Week 22: Osijek Claw To The Top
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The match week started off on Friday with an exciting draw earned by Slaven Belupo. HNK Šibenik went up 2-0 before the break, only to allow two goals in quick succession upon the restart. Slaven's Torless Knoll and Miroslav Illičić scored in the 43rd and 44th minutes to bring the match to a draw. Neither team were able to find the game winner and split the points in … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22: Osijek Claw To The Top
HNL Race Is On Fire
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There's too much to unpack in one post, but after a prolonged absence, one might look at the current HNL table and wonder what happened in 2020. It helps to summarize it in each team's recent form; Dinamo may still top the table, but have recently lost to NHL Sibenik and tp Rijeka and are tied with Osijek on points for the top spot. Osijek have been using their secret weapon, … [Read more...] about HNL Race Is On Fire
HNL Week 8 Update: Dinamo Cruising, Hajduk Fall
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Slaven Belupo was the last remaining winless club after six weeks of play, but that changed on the seventh try when the Pharmacists hosted NK Istra 1961. Slaven dealt Istra a 5-1 blow to kick off the match week on Friday. Two goals from Tomislav Božić, and a goal a piece from the ageless Ivan Krstanović, Nemanja Glavčić and Martin Boakye were more than enough to seal … [Read more...] about HNL Week 8 Update: Dinamo Cruising, Hajduk Fall
HNL Update
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The HNL has been in full swing nd wrapped up its sixth week on Sunday, which featured Hajduk Split dealing out a 2-0 victory over Varaždin at Poljud. The match was played through monsoon conditions, but that did not hinder Adam Gyurcso from opening the game with a fourth-minute goal. Mijo Caktaš added some insurance in the 50th minute with a goal from the penalty … [Read more...] about HNL Update
Dinamo And Gorica Remain Perfect; Jelavić Joins Lokomotiva
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Dinamo Zagreb and HNK Gorica are the last remaining teams to maintain a perfect three weeks into the new season. Dinamo defeated Osijek 4-1 on Sunday at Maksimir. Mario Gavranović opened the scoring in the fifth minute. Eros Grezda tied the match for Osijek, but the flood gates broke open with a 70th minute goal from Arijan Ademi plus two converted penalties in the … [Read more...] about Dinamo And Gorica Remain Perfect; Jelavić Joins Lokomotiva
HNL Week 1 – It’s Back … Again!
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The HNL returns after a brief break and the first week shined a light on how the season may be played out. Dinamo Zagreb began their defense of the title on Sunday with a 6-0 win over NK Lokomotiva. If this match showed anything, it showed that Lokomotiva is not the same team that finished the season with dramatic second place … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1 – It’s Back … Again!
NK Istra 1961 Safe From Relegation … Again
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For the third consecutive season, Istra fought for safety in the promotion/relegation playoffs. The disparity between the Prva Liga and Druga Liga was shown for another year running as NK Istra 1961 staved off relegation by defeating NK Orijent 3-1 on aggregate in the promotion/relegation playoffs. In the past 20 seasons, only three Druga Liga teams have been … [Read more...] about NK Istra 1961 Safe From Relegation … Again
