Dinamo Zagreb have become the first team in Croatia’s Prva Liga to remain undefeated through the entire season with their final win coming on Saturday against Rijeka. Two goals by Marko Pjaca and one goal for both Jeremy Taravel and Soudani brought the game to its 4-0 final score, giving Dinamo 88 points on the season and topping the league with ease. Dinamo ended … [Read more...] about HNL Week 36: Relegation, Promotion, and More! Final Week of HNL
Dinamo edge Split in Cup Final
By 56 CommentsThe champions of Croatia have been crowned again. Only weeks after wrapping up the league championship, Dinamo Zagreb beat RNK Split in a fierce battle that ended with Dinamo lifting the Croatian Cup for the 13th time. Split gave a valiant effort and held Dinamo scoreless for 90 minutes and forced the game to go into extra time at Maksimir stadium. After and … [Read more...] about Dinamo edge Split in Cup Final
HNL Week 32 – Dinamo Reign Supreme, Relegation Battle Heats Up
By 93 CommentsThe fight is over -- though it was about as close and predictable as Mayweather-Pacquiao turned out to be -- for the top of the table as Dinamo Zagreb win an unprecedented 10th consecutive Croatian First League title. Only one day before Chesea FC were crowned kings of the English Premier League, Dinamo entered Split to face RNK Split at Park Mladeži and showed no mercy … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32 – Dinamo Reign Supreme, Relegation Battle Heats Up
HNL Update: Weeks 30 and 31
By 3 CommentsA busy week in the HNL has lead to little changes in the standings, but nonetheless provided spectators with several entertaining matches. Dinamo Zagreb faced NK Zadar at Stadium Stanovi last weekend and had to fight hard for a 1-0 victory away from home. Zadar is desperate in their efforts to stay in the Prva Liga, but Dinamo's Marko Pjaca dashed their hopes of … [Read more...] about HNL Update: Weeks 30 and 31
Cup Final Set – Dinamo Zagreb vs. RNK Split
By 34 CommentsDinamo Zagreb is the team joining Split in the Cup finals after defeating HNK Rijeka on an aggregate score of 2-1. Today's match between the two teams at Kantrida ended in a scoreless draw, but Dinamo came out the winner as they won 2-1 at Maksimir in the first leg. Rijeka will certainly feel slightly cheated though after what looked to be a good goal was ruled … [Read more...] about Cup Final Set – Dinamo Zagreb vs. RNK Split
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29
By 6 CommentsDinamo Zagreb took on a tough but battered NK Lokomotiva at Kranjčevićeva on Friday and came out with a close 2-1 win. The Zagreb Derby began with Dinamo dominating in possession as well as scoring chances, but the stingy defense of Lokomotiva kept the Dinamo attack in check but showed little offense of their own. The Lokosi attack relied heavily on the counter … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 28
By 12 CommentsDinamo Zagreb may have been disappointed with the 0-0 draw to Slaven Belupo in front of over 2,000 fans in Koprivnica on Sunday, but the Pharmacists and fans were surely pleased with the result. Both teams opened the match quickly, but both goalkeepers were there to make the saves for both teams. Dominik Picak is particularly to blame for the scoreless match after … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 28
Croatian Cup Semifinals Leg 1
By 5 CommentsThe semifinals of the Croatian Cup featured two close matches today as the first leg of the tie wrapped up this afternoon. Dinamo welcomed Rijeka to Maksimir for a rematch after their league match on Saturday. Today’s contest started much the same as Saturday’s with Rijeka scoring early to go up 1-0. Marko Lescovic found the back of the net in the sixth minute and … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Semifinals Leg 1
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 27 – Remembering Hrvoje Čuštić
By 10 CommentsGood Friday is a somber time in the Catholic faith, but for many in Croatia, this particular Good Friday was a day of remembrance and a day of solemn reflection while keeping one of Croatia’s bright former stars in our thoughts. This past Friday marks the seventh anniversary of Croatian football’s biggest tragedy; the death of 24-year-old Hrvoje Čuštić during an HNL … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 27 – Remembering Hrvoje Čuštić