Dinamo Zagreb has endured 14 weeks of the 2018 season without seeing a tally in the loss column, but a tough day at Rujevica changed that with a 1-0 Rijeka win over the champions. Antonio Čolak was the hero for Rijeka, but his goal, as well as the victory, seemed overshadowed with a combination of fan behavior and a new proposed boycott by Armada. Though a … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15: Dinamo Suffers First Defeat of Season
Stunning Dinamo Goal Keeps Modri At The Top
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Bruno Petković stunned the footballing world with a brilliant overhead kick on Sunday to defeat NK Lokomotiva 1-0 at Kranjčevićeva. The goal was the result of a free kick from about 40 yards from the goal and was lofted just over the head of Petković, who made the snap decision to have a strike while facing away from goal. Petković connected as well as anyone could … [Read more...] about Stunning Dinamo Goal Keeps Modri At The Top
Croatians Around Europe IX
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It was a tough day at the office for Luka Modrić and company, but his counterpart, Ivan Rakitić, found himself on the winning side of a 5-1 thrashing. Neither Croatia made it on to the score sheet short of Rakitić's 38th minute yellow card, but his side holds a seven point lead at the top of the table over Luka Modrić's team, who currently sit in ninth … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe IX
Dinamo Come From Behind, Defeat Trnava 2-1 To Stay Perfect In Europa
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History was written today in Trnava when Dinamo nearly etched themselves a spot in the next round of the Europa League with their third consecutive victory in the competition. Only one more point is left to achieve before clinching advancement. Trnava - oddly enough - gave Dinamo the biggest scare of the tournament so far by taking a 1-0, but it only took a span of … [Read more...] about Dinamo Come From Behind, Defeat Trnava 2-1 To Stay Perfect In Europa
HNL Week 11: Hajduk Tumbles, Gorica Remains Top Four
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If someone told you that after 11 matches, Gorica would be in fourth place, you would laugh; but if someone told you that after 11 matches Hajduk Split would be only three points safe from relegation and in seventh place, you'd probably tell them it's a "Mamić Conspiracy" and isn't true. Hajduk Split have earned only 11 points in the first 11 matches of the season … [Read more...] about HNL Week 11: Hajduk Tumbles, Gorica Remains Top Four
Croatia Defeat Jordan 2-1 Behind Vida & Mitrović Goals
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Croatia Starting XI: Livaković - Milić, Vida, Lovren, Bartolec - Pašalić, Badelj, Rog - Pjaca, Rebić, Kramarić Croatia finally found themselves on the winning side of an international match, their first since their World Cup final defeat to France. The Vatreni needed a moral boost after a record-setting defeat to Spain and a lackluster scoreless draw to … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Jordan 2-1 Behind Vida & Mitrović Goals
Kek Out, Bišćan In
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In a surprise announcement, officials at HNK Rijeka named former Dinamo Zagreb star Igor Bišćan as the head coach of Rijeka after Matjaz Kek offered his resignation following a tough defeat against HNK Gorica on Saturday. However Rijeka fans, most notably the supporters group Armada, have voiced their discontent with the decision, stating Biščan is "not … [Read more...] about Kek Out, Bišćan In
Dinamo Remain Perfect After 2-0 Victory Over Anderlecht
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After a fantastic start to their Europa League campaign, defeating Fenerbahce 4-1 at Maksimir, Dinamo Zagreb furthered their chances of advancing from the group stages with a complete 2-0 victory over RSC Anderlecht. Anderlecht have been struggling as of late, and came into the match against Dinamo winning only one of their last seven matches. Dinamo took … [Read more...] about Dinamo Remain Perfect After 2-0 Victory Over Anderlecht
HNL Week 9
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Football has once again been eclipsed by fan behavior in Croatia. In a tightly-contested match between Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb, fan behavior took precedence over the match, which was delayed on three separate occasions due to pyrotechnic displays, one of which injured a firefighter. The match also saw violence toward Hajduk player Adam Gyursca, who … [Read more...] about HNL Week 9
