Results for July 19-22, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 0 NK ZADAR Dinamo Zagreb followed up their 5-0 Champions League qualifying win versus Fola Tuesday with another dominant performance in the Prva Liga Friday night against Zadar. However, just like the Fola match, the Croatian champions got off to a slow start, finishing the first half without a goal. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2
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Croatia Comes Out Victorious
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They can blame the pitch. They can blame the empty stadium. Hell, they can even blame the ravers that partied on Poljud's ground a week ago. But in the end, Hajduk dodged a huge bullet Thursday night in Split, skimming by a lesser talented Turnovo side in a 2-1 win. After an opening day Prva Liga win against Zadar on the weekend, Hajduk looked awful after Marko Bencum's … [Read more...] about Croatia Comes Out Victorious
Tuesday Night Funnies XXV: Bubble Ball
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Is the next big here? Whether Bubble Ball becomes big or not in gyms across the globe, this looks like something every grown male should take part in; at least once in their lives. However, after watching dozens of clips highlighting Bubbleball's unique twist to the beautiful game, and not witnessing one single goal in this testosterone-fueled fury, one has to admit that … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXV: Bubble Ball
GNK Dinamo Zagreb 5 – 0 CS Fola Esch (Final)
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Dinamo Zagreb masterfully took down the champions of Luxembourg, Fola Esch, but not before a slow start in the first 45 minutes. The five-goal frenzy started when El Arbi Hillel Soudani broke Dinamo’s 55-minute goal drought. The Modri had trouble figuring out how to beat the 10-man defense of Fola Esch in the first half. With a dominant amount of possession, Dinamo was … [Read more...] about GNK Dinamo Zagreb 5 – 0 CS Fola Esch (Final)
Croatian Around Europe: Summer Edition V
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SOCCER Tottenham's bid for youngsters Tin Jedvaj and Alan Halilović fell through, with AS Roma sweeping up Jedvaj for a €5m fee. Halilović is expected to stay at Dinamo for another season. More here: Halilović deal off, Jedvaj to Roma Genoa has confirmed their signing of Croatian defender Šime Vrsajlko for an undisclosed fee. Šime will look to get … [Read more...] about Croatian Around Europe: Summer Edition V
HNL Is Back! Week 1 Report
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Results for July 12-14, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 1 NK OSIJEK Dinamo Zagreb have started the new season right where they left off. The Croatian Champions are coming off of their eighth consecutive league title, and took care of the opening game of the season at Maksimir against NK Osijek with a score of 3-1. El Arbi Hillel Soudani made his HNL … [Read more...] about HNL Is Back! Week 1 Report
2nd qualifying round fixtures set
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We already knew who Dinamo Zagreb was going to face in the Champions League second qualifying round; being given a dream draw against Luxembourg champions CS Fola Esch. But Croatia's other three teams discovered their Europa League roads on Thursday. Croatian Cup winners Hajduk Split will face Macedonian side FK Turnovo to open up their Europa League season. … [Read more...] about 2nd qualifying round fixtures set
Halilović deal off, Jedvaj to Roma
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Just over a week ago, media in Croatia had reported an impending deal for 20M Euro from Tottenham for Alen Halilović and Tin Jedvaj. Early this morning, news came out of Italy stating that Jedvaj was completing a physical for Roma. With the news many turned to Tottenham to see what they were going to offer Halilović. Soon after the Jedvaj news, reports also came out the the … [Read more...] about Halilović deal off, Jedvaj to Roma
Tuesday Night Funnies XXIV: Croatia joins the EU (Updated)
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What is it like to become a member state of an organization like the European Union (EU)? Croatia, the EU's newest member, since joining last week, is finding out. This is a letter addressed to "Dear Citizens" from Ankica Paun Jarallah, Director of the Croatian Department of Employment, dated June 21, 2013. "As you know, July 1, Croatia becomes a full member of the EU, and … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXIV: Croatia joins the EU (Updated)
