Results for Oct. 4-6, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 0 HNK RIJEKA Dinamo Zagreb temporarily interrupted Rijeka’s Cinderella story on Sunday by dominating play and scoring a last-second goal to take all three points. Rijeka has been turning into the darlings of the HNL during what could be their strongest season to date. The club is just coming off an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 12
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Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
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In Rijeka's first ever European home match, Leon Benko and company got Kantrida rocking early as he volleyed home a cross from eight yards out in the 10th minute of play to give Rijeka a 1-0 lead. However, it wouldn't last long against La Liga's Real Betis as a failed clearance attempt gave Cedric a second chance at goal in the 14th minute. From just outside the box, the Betis … [Read more...] about Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
Champions League Day 2
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Mario Mandžukić was given the night off, staying on the bench, as Bayern Munich steam rolled Manchester City 3-1 Wednesday night in Manchester. Goals from Ribery, Muller and Robben gave reigning Champions League title holders Bayern complete control before Alvaro Negredo added a late 79th minute goal to break up the shutout. With the win, Bayern lead Group D by three … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 2
Goodbye, Nikica Jelavić…
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Well, at least until 2014. Croatian striker Nikica Jelavić was benched Monday night for 20 year-old Chelsea loaner Romelu Lukaku. After only one assist and zero goals in the first five games of the season, Jelavić rode the pine Monday night as Everton defeated Newcastle United 3-2. But what's more important is what his replacement, Lukaku, did. The future Belgian star … [Read more...] about Goodbye, Nikica Jelavić…
HNK Week 11
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Results for Sept. 27-29, 2013 NK ZADAR 0 - 0 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Zadar could be celebrating as if they were victorious, because well, in a sense, they were. The team that has barley hung on to first-division status for several years in a row has shut down the mighty Dinamo Zagreb in front of 3,000 at Stadion Stanovi. Dinamo created chance after … [Read more...] about HNK Week 11
Croatians Around Europe *VII*
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SPAIN Ivan Rakitic started for Sevilla in their 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad on Saturday. He picked up a yellow card in the 55th minute of an otherwise quiet performance from Ivan. On Wednesday however, Ivan had one of his best matches of the season, scoring on a penalty in the 17th minute and a fine free kick in the 53rd as Sevilla went on to win 4-1 over Rayo Vallecano. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VII*
Croatia Mourns a Legend
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Former head of the Croatian Football Federation, Vlatko Marković, passed away on Monday in a Zagreb hospital at the age of 76. Marković has been fighting a battle with Alzheimer's disease, and recently contracted pneumonia, which worsened his condition. He famously coached teams such as Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split as well as several other teams including Rapid Wien and … [Read more...] about Croatia Mourns a Legend
HNL Week 10
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Results for Sept. 20-22, 2013 NK OSIJEK 0 - 1 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB El Arbi Hillel Soudani scored the lone goal of the game, but it was all that was needed for Dinamo to claim victory and remain on top of the league table. This was Soudani’s fifth goal of the HNL season, making him the second highest scorer in the league after Rijeka’s Leon … [Read more...] about HNL Week 10
Croatians Around Europe *VI*
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ENGLAND What a way to score your first Premiership goal. Not only did Dejan Lovren and the Southampton defense hold league leaders Liverpool scoreless at home, but the Croatian center back got the game's lone goal in a 1-0 victory Saturday at Anfield. After a scoreless first half, Lovren rose up into the air in the 53rd to meet Adam Lallana's corner kick with his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VI*
