Dinamo survived by the skin of their teeth today at Maksimir, scrounging up a 1-1 draw against Skenderbeu with a 94th minute goal by Angelo Henriquez. Dinamo went down in the 37th minute and were unable to answer back for over an hour of play. Fortunately the Modri found a goal to keep the match even heading into the return leg in Albania next … [Read more...] about Dinamo Escape With Draw; Osijek Falls To Wien, Hajduk to Everton
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Rijeka Crumble At The Death, Lose 2-1 To Olympiakos
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Heartbreak abound. Rijeka raised the hopes of many with a 1-0 they took in the 41st minute with a goal from Heber. Even after the Greeks tied it up in the 66th minute, a 1-1 draw looked like a win heading back to Rijeka, but a 90th minute score from Olympiacos after an 83rd minute sending off of Leonard Zuta stole hope away from everyone who hoped to see Rijeka's first journey … [Read more...] about Rijeka Crumble At The Death, Lose 2-1 To Olympiakos
Disaster Night For Lovren, Kramarić In Champions League
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For Croatian fringe players Dejan Lovren and Andrej Kramarić; Tuesday night did not fare well for either of them. Lovren got the start for Liverpool and Kramarić got the nod for Hoffenheim in their Champions League playoff round 1st leg. The winner of the tie would progress to the group stage. Lovren was shaky in the first half on defense and was nearly called for a … [Read more...] about Disaster Night For Lovren, Kramarić In Champions League
Čaćić Names Croatia Squad For Kosovo, Turkey
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After a disappointing loss to Iceland in June, Croatia will continue their World Cup 2018 qualifying campaign in September against Kosovo in Zagreb on the 2nd and in Eskisehir versus Turkey on the 5th. The usual suspects will make up the starting XI with no real omissions. Hajduk's Zoran Nižić and Osijek's Borna Barišić have been called up to back up the defense but with only … [Read more...] about Čaćić Names Croatia Squad For Kosovo, Turkey
HNL Week 5: Too Early To Celebrate?
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Is it too early to congratulate Dinamo Zagreb on regaining the Croatian Crown? Five weeks into the 2017/18 season and Dinamo already hols a three-point cushion on the second-place team, Hajduk. Dinamo has already faced Croatia's toughest challengers and have emerged nearly unscathed. In a three-week span, Dinamo drew Osijek and defeated both Rijeka and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: Too Early To Celebrate?
Croatians Around Europe: Season Preview
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Most leagues haven't started, yet Luka Modrić and Real Madrid already have another trophy to put up on their mantle. On Tuesday, Real Madrid faced an almost revamped Manchester United side in Macedonia in the UEFA SuperCup, which pits last season's Champions League and Europa League winners against each other. Real Madrid won the match 2-1 with Modrić playing the full 90 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe: Season Preview
Dinamo In 1st Place After Convincing Rijeka Victory
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Afterwards, Hajduk Split look to move out of fifth place as they face Slaven Belupo at Poljud. Slaven currently sit in third place and are hoping to gain ground on the top two spots, pending the outcome of Rijeka-Dinamo. Live stream will be posted as it is made available. ARENA SPORT STREAM LINK Both Dinamo and Rijeka continue their derby … [Read more...] about Dinamo In 1st Place After Convincing Rijeka Victory
What Can Bilić Do For You?
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Former Croatia manager and all-around fan favorite Slaven Bilić is heading into his third season as manager at West Ham United this weekend when the English Premier League kicks off. West Ham will start their campaign on the road Sunday when they face Jose Mourinho and Manchester United at Old Trafford. In Bilić's inaugural season at the helm, the Hammers … [Read more...] about What Can Bilić Do For You?
Will Perišić Make Man United Move?
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We've known all summer long that Jose Mourinho and Manchester United have wanted the services of 28 year-old Croatian winger Ivan Perišić. And usually when an elite European club calls, the phone gets answered. The rumors started late May with the official opening of the summer transfer window opening on July 1st. It would be a match made in heaven. United need an … [Read more...] about Will Perišić Make Man United Move?
