Results 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
Croatia
Ćorluka out, may need surgery
By 10 CommentsPhoto: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
By 183 CommentsPhoto: 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
By 260 CommentsPhoto: 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
By 44 CommentsPhoto: 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
By 10 CommentsWith 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
By 230 CommentsPhoto: 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
HNL REPORT WEEK 7 (Updated)
By 31 CommentsResults for August 31 - September 2, 2012 NK LOKOMOTIVA 1 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Photo: D.S/http://prvaliga.tportal.hr Dinamo faced their stadium co-tenants Saturday and defeated them 3-1 in front of a mere 1,000 fans. Early goals by Ante Rukavina and Domagoj Vida and another penalty by Sammir took care of their neighbors with no problem. … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT WEEK 7 (Updated)
Luka Modrić completes Real Madrid move (Updated)
By 79 CommentsPhoto: Real Madrid Croatian star midfielder Luka Modrić has finally completely his much anticipated transfer to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur. Modrić passed his physical at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Monday, inking a five-year deal. Madrid paid £33 million ($52.2 million) for Modrić, who will wear #19. Real Madrid will once again take part in the … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić completes Real Madrid move (Updated)