HNK Rijeka are making an impressive run for their third Croatian Cup since the competition started in 1992. The club paid a visit to Maksimir stadium today to take on Dinamo Zagreb in the first leg of the Croatian Cup finals and came out with a stunning 1-0 win. The goal came from former Dinamo player, Ivan Tomečak, in the 40th minute of the … [Read more...] about Rijeka Silence Dinamo, Take First Leg in Cup Finals
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Modrić, Rakitić make Goal.com La Liga XI
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Goal.com may not be the ultimate measuring stick when it comes to soccer reporting, but earlier in the week, they named both Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić to the 2013-14 La Liga Team of the Year. Others on the list included Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and Diego Costa, to name a few. Although Modrić only scored one goal for Real Madrid this season, he has pulled … [Read more...] about Modrić, Rakitić make Goal.com La Liga XI
MaxTV Prva Liga Weeks 33 and 34 – Relegation Showdown
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Results for April 25 - May 4, 2014 The relegation battle is in full force in the final weeks of the Prva Liga. Dinamo has the title wrapped up, and Rijeka and Hajduk have sealed up the final European competition spots and will be on their way to the Europa League next season, but the remaining action is taking place at the bottom of the table. Only six points separate … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Weeks 33 and 34 – Relegation Showdown
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 31
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Results for April 15, 2014 RNK SPLIT 0 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo made it look easy at Youth Park in Split as they waltz past Split with a score of 3-0. Split was celebrating their 102nd birthday during the mid-week match on Wednesday, but with two goals from Duje Čop and one from Junior Fernandez, Split had to settle for a loss on their special … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 31
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 30
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Results for April 11-14, 2014 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 4 - 0 HNK RIJEKA Dinamo Zagreb stunned Rijeka with a four-goal win on Saturday at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb. Rijeka has been closing in on the Croatian giants, and had an opportunity to come within only five points of the current Croatian champions. But Rijeka’s aspirations of earning points in the … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 30
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29 – Rijeka Takes Jadranski Derbi **UPDATED**
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Results for April 4-6, 2014 HNK RIJEKA 4 - 1 HNK HAJDUK SPLIT This is the 133rd time the Jadranski Derbi has been contested since its conception in 1946, and could very well be one of the most important match of the season for both teams. The two clubs are fervently vying for second place, but Rijeka now has the upper hand, thanks to their 4-1 win … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29 – Rijeka Takes Jadranski Derbi **UPDATED**
HNL Week 26
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Results for March 21-23, 2014 DINAMO ZAGREB 6 - 0 NK ISTRA 1961 Dinamo Zagreb never let off the gas on Saturday and scored six against visiting NK Istra 1961. Duje Čop scored twice in the first half, while Junior Fernandez scored one of his own in between Čop’s two tallies. El Arbi Hillel Soudani scored two goals in quick succession in the second … [Read more...] about HNL Week 26
HNL Week 25: Interruptions pleague match in Koprivnica, Hajduk drops points
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Results for March 7-9, 2014 NK SLAVEN BELUPO 1 - 6 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo Zagreb but an offensive hurting on hosts, Slaven Belupo, in Koprivnica on Saturday. Dinamo, who are letting nothing stand in their way on their hunt for their eighth consecutive league championship, scored six goals in their biggest victory of the season over the struggling … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25: Interruptions pleague match in Koprivnica, Hajduk drops points
Tuesday Night Funnies: Great Scott!
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What's worse? The new Scotland away kit? Or the fact that Croatia lost twice to them this past qualifying campaign? In an attempt to brighten up the squad's colors, the Scottish FA have chosen to go the pink and gold route for their 2014-15 away kits, mimicking a 6 year-old girl's AYSO team. I'm all for change but this is a bit much. How is a grown man supposed … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Great Scott!
