Ante Čaćić's duties start immediately at his new job. The new boss of the Repka has just released the line up that is scheduled to face Bulgaria and Malta on Oct. 10 and 13 respectively. Čačić called up a combination of seasoned vets such as Dario Srna and Danijel Pranić, but has also added the the next generation of players to the roster with the likes of Mateo Kovačić, … [Read more...] about Čačić’s First Order of Business
HNL Week 10 – Goalless draws; Ante Čaćić Takes Over Vatreni
By 77 CommentsTen teams, five matches, one goal. Only one goal was scored this weekend, the fewest ever scored in a match week in HNL history. The lone goal was ruled an own goal by RNK Split’s Branko Vrgoć during their 1-0 loss to NK Lokomotiva. Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split played to a scoreless draw at Poljud on Saturday, but all eyes were on referee Bruno Marić after … [Read more...] about HNL Week 10 – Goalless draws; Ante Čaćić Takes Over Vatreni
Miracles Happen: Dinamo Shock 10-Man Arsenal 2-1 In Champions League
By 300 CommentsThe most famous 90 minutes in recent Dinamo Zagreb history are up. The Modri came out victorious against one of the Premier League's greatest with a score of 2-1 in their opening Champions League match. Arsenal controlled the match in the first 15 minutes, but it was Dinamo who scored first with Josip Pivarić netting a goal in the 24th minute. Pivarić received a … [Read more...] about Miracles Happen: Dinamo Shock 10-Man Arsenal 2-1 In Champions League
HNL Week Nine
By 60 CommentsDinamo Zagreb remain on top of the HNL after their big 4-0 victory over NK Lokomotiva at Kranjčevićeva. Although the Modri played a flawless match, the real spectacle was in the stands. Several hundred members of the BBB made their way to Kranjčevićeva and lit the night up with a pyro show that ended up being tossed on to the field. The match was … [Read more...] about HNL Week Nine
HNL Week 8 – Transfer Window Closes
By 9 CommentsDinamo performed a flawless routine victory of visiting Slaven Belupo this weekend and routed the Pharmacists 3-0 at Maksimir. It did not take long for the Modri to go ahead, due in part to Slaven’s midfielder Goran Parački. Parački was struck with a low hard cross from Domagoj Antolić and indadvertedly deflected the ball into his own goal. Parački’s own … [Read more...] about HNL Week 8 – Transfer Window Closes
GROUP F: Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Olympiacos, and Dinamo Zagreb
By 157 CommentsDinamo falls into a tough group featuring five-time European champions, Bayern Munich; winners of 13 English titles, Arsenal FC; and current Greek champions, FC Olympiacos. Dinamo faced Arsenal in the 2006 Champions League campaign and fought for a respectable 2-1 loss in London but ultimately allowed Arsenal to score five total goals in both legs against the London … [Read more...] about GROUP F: Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Olympiacos, and Dinamo Zagreb
Champions League Bound
By 117 CommentsThe date is set. Dinamo Zagreb will be entered into the group stage draw for the Champions League on Thursday, Aug. 27 after beating Albania’s KF Skenderbeu Korce 4-1 today (6-2 agg). Dinamo went into today’s match with high expectations after beating the Albanian side away last week 2-1 with a last-minute stunner by Josip Pivarić. The Modri were expected to … [Read more...] about Champions League Bound
HNL Week 7
By 15 CommentsNK Istra 1961 and Dinamo Zagreb put on what was one of the most entertaining matches the HNL has seen in recent times. 4,000 people enjoyed the spectacle at Aldo Drosina as Istra and Dinamo played to a 1-1 draw that kept fans on the edge of their seat. Vanja Iveša will become a household name throughout Pula - that is if he already isn’t one - as the 38-year-old … [Read more...] about HNL Week 7
90 Minutes to Glory
By 107 CommentsDinamo Zagreb is only 90 minutes away from entering the most prestigious sports tournament in the world. A last minute goal put Dinamo over Albanian side Skenderbeu Korce with a score of 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff round. Josip Pivarić was the hero for Dinamo with his goal in the third minute of second half stoppage time. Ante … [Read more...] about 90 Minutes to Glory