Results for September 21 - 23, 2012 HNK RIJEKA 3 - 0 GNK DINAMO Photo: gnkdinamo.hr The bijeli pakao was just too much for Dinamo Zagreb on Saturday. Rijeka had 9,000 strong at their backs in the stands and came with every intentions of earning three points. That’s exactly what they did. For the first time since October 11, 2011, Dinamo lost … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT WEEK 9/KHL MEDVEŠČAK UPDATE
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New Campaign, Same Results: Dinamo Falls to Porto in Opening Match
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Photo: gnkdinamo.hr An all too familiar start to the Champions League campaign for Dinamo Zagreb today as they fell 2-0 to Porto at Maksimir in front of a crowd that did not break 5,000. The loss was not all bad. In fact, it gave me some hope for Dinamo in a sense that though they may not be a Champions League team, they did not get embarrassed either...yet. Sound … [Read more...] about New Campaign, Same Results: Dinamo Falls to Porto in Opening Match
HNL REPORT WEEK 8/KHL MEDVEŠČAK UPDATE
By 34 CommentsResults for September 14 - 16, 2012 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 0 - 0 NK OSIJEK Photo: gnkdinamo.hr Dinamo drop points in a draw for the second time this year, this time to a stubborn team from Osijek who denied Dinamo a goal. Both clubs picked up a point in the scoreless draw, but it was critical for Dinamo to take all three points as Slaven Belupo … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT WEEK 8/KHL MEDVEŠČAK UPDATE
Ćorluka out, may need surgery
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Photo:Net.hr Vedran Corluka's achilles injury, which he sustained in the waning minutes of Croatia's World Cup 2014 qualifier versus Macedonia, may be worse than we initially thought. He refused to play against Belgium this past Tuesday and reports out of Croatia are saying that Ćarli will head to Finland this week to see an achilles specialist. It is unknown how long he … [Read more...] about Ćorluka out, may need surgery
Croatia without an identity in Belgium
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Photo: Sportske Novosti Written by Ante Ražov Croatia took an early advantage in Brussels. Ivan Perišić finished off a cross from Mandžukić that was partially deflected and unable to be cleared by Belgium. Perišić calmly tucked the failed clearance away to give the Vatreni a 1-0 lead only six minutes into the game. With Hrvatska leading away in a World Cup … [Read more...] about Croatia without an identity in Belgium
Stalemate in Brussels
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Photo: Ante Cizmic/Cropix In a game that could have been won by either team, Croatia leave Brussels with a valuable point after a 1-1 draw with Belgium Tuesday night. Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ivan Perišić scored his first goal for Croatia in the sixth minute of play as a Mario Mandžukić cross from the right missed everyone in the box and Perišić one-timed low to … [Read more...] about Stalemate in Brussels
Battle in Brussels
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Photo: SkySports After a lackluster 1-0 victory over Macedonia on Thursday in the first match of World Cup 2014 qualifying, Croatia travel to Brussels on Tuesday for a true test against a revamped Belgian side. And remember, this is not your daddy's Belgium. After missing out on Euro 2012, finishing two points behind Turkey in a group where Germany went perfect, … [Read more...] about Battle in Brussels
HNL Break/KHL Medveščak Open Their Season With A Win
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With the road to Brazil 2014 underway, leagues across Europe were given a break to give their players a chance to play for their respective countries. The HNL will resume play on Friday September, 14 when Dinamo faces Osijek in Zagreb. This match was also rescheduled from its previous date on Saturday September, 15 due to their first Champions League match on Tuesday. HNL … [Read more...] about HNL Break/KHL Medveščak Open Their Season With A Win
Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue
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Photo: Net.hr STARTING XI vs. Macedonia: Pletikosa - Srna, Ćorluka, Šimunić, Strinić - Perišić, Vukojević, Modrić, Rakitić - Eduardo, Mandžukić The cardiac Croatians were at it again Friday night in Zagreb. After a hot start against Macedonia which nearly saw a goal from Eduardo in the opening minute, Croatia had little to show for the next hour in their … [Read more...] about Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue
