Dinamo Zagreb made history at Maksimir this afternoon with a historic win over Portuguese Champions, Benfica. The match started with Benfica controlling the ball, but Dinamo's comprehensive game plan, which included shutting down Benfica's offense, also saw impressive displays of offense from the counter attack. The offensive prowess of Dani Olmo, Mislav Oršić and … [Read more...] about Petković Penalty Earns Dinamo 1-0 Win Over Benfica
Petar Bockaj Expelled From NK Osijek
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Reports have surfaced from Osijek after Petar Bockaj has been accused of intentionally driving his vehicle through a gas station convenient store. Authorities say after attending a concert performed by Sasa Matic, a highly intoxicated Bockaj entered the convenient store wanting to purchase a candy bar, which he was denied. He then allegedly and intentionally drove his … [Read more...] about Petar Bockaj Expelled From NK Osijek
HNL Week 22 – Dinamo Extends Lead at Top
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Dinamo Zagreb have created an insurmountable lead at the top of the table after 3-0 thumping of NK Osijek over the weekend, despite resting several key starters. Goals from Komnen Adrić, Iyayi Believe Antiemwen and Amir Rrahmani were more than enough for the Modri to increase their lead to 16 points. HNK Rijeka did their part to keep pace with the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22 – Dinamo Extends Lead at Top
Czech-Mate In Zagreb! Dinamo Headed To Europa League Round Of 16 To Play Benfica
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It was a night to remember in Zagreb as Dinamo overturned a 2-1 first leg loss to Czech champions Viktoria Plzen with a stunning 3-0 victory at Maksimir. Dinamo only needed a 1-0 win at home to progress - as they scored an away goal in Czech Republic last week - but that didn't stop them from piling on the goals; starting with a beautiful set up from Bruno Petković in the 15th … [Read more...] about Czech-Mate In Zagreb! Dinamo Headed To Europa League Round Of 16 To Play Benfica
Viktoria Plzen Take Late Lead 2-1
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The tables have turned in Plzen as the Czech champions take a late 2-1 lead against the Modri. Dinamo entered the second half up 1-0, but allowed two unanswered goals to fall behind. Dinamo will still have a chance at advancement in the return leg at Maksimir on February 21. Dinamo fortunately have an important away goal in hand but must find away to keep the Czechs at … [Read more...] about Viktoria Plzen Take Late Lead 2-1
IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
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The second half of the season is upon us and the race for second place is in a dead heat. Dinamo Zagreb sit at the top of the table with a 14 point lead that was just increased with a 7-2 shellacking of NK Rudes at Maksimir on Friday, which included a hat trick by Mislav Orisic. Orisic scored three goals in seven minutes to record the fastest hat trick in Dinamo's … [Read more...] about IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
Soccer Gods Have Blessed Dinamo
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There were few more favorable scenarios for Dinamo in the Europa League Round of 32 knockout round draw. Dinamo avoided the likes of Celtic, Fenerbahce, and Sporting CP by drawing Czech League champions Viktori Plžen. Dinamo will face the Czechs on February 14 with the return match held on February 21. This is the first time a Croatian club will … [Read more...] about Soccer Gods Have Blessed Dinamo
HNL Week 18 – The Mid-Season Break Begins
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Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split capped off the first half of the season with a classic derby at Maksimir. League-leaders Dinamo came away victorious after Damian Kadžior hit a stunning free kick from 30 yards out to beat the hopelessly-diving Hajduk goal keeper. The lone goal was all that was needed in the contentious meeting between and Hajduk will be … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18 – The Mid-Season Break Begins
Croatians Around Europe XIV
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Has the Croatian striker question been answered? Was it ever even a question since Mandžukić has retired? Well, nonetheless, Andrej Kramarić is on a goal-scoring tear, notching in his eighth consecutive week of goal scoring (in all competitions) in Hoffenheim's 2-2 draw to Wolfsburg on Saturday. Hoffenheim found themselves down a goal late in the game when Kramarić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIV
