(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 6: Dominik Livaković Season Grade: A+ Grade for Croatian NT: A+, an absolutely heroic World … [Read more...] about Dominik Livaković | Season Grade: A+
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Dinamo Draw Hajduk At Poljud, Capture 6th Straight League Title
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Surprise! Dinamo Zagreb are the champions of Croatia once again. The Modri rolled into Poljud only one point shy of capturing the 2022-23 Prva Liga title. A scoreless draw propelled Dinamo to their sixth title in a row, and Igor Bišćan's first as the club's manager. Also, this is Dinamo's 17th league title in the past 18 Prva Liga seasons. However, a more competitive … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Hajduk At Poljud, Capture 6th Straight League Title
Early Petković Goal Not Enough As Dinamo Fall 2-1 To Chelsea
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AC Milan did what they were supposed to Wednesday night by defeating RB Salzburg 4-0. That would open up a scenario where if Dinamo Zagreb could grab a win at Stamford Bridge, they would backdoor qualify for a Europa League knockout round berth in February. And it looked promising right off the bat as Bruno Petković put Dinamo up inside 10 minutes with a header right in … [Read more...] about Early Petković Goal Not Enough As Dinamo Fall 2-1 To Chelsea
AC Milan Crush Dinamo 4-0 At Maksimir
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Well, it was fun while it lasted. After an incredible 1-0 win over Chelsea to start their Champions League campaign, Dinamo Zagreb were brought back to Earth pretty quickly with two losses to AC Milan and only achieving one point from two matches against Red Bull Salzburg. Let's be real here, were we really expecting Dinamo to finish top-2 in a group with Chelsea and AC … [Read more...] about AC Milan Crush Dinamo 4-0 At Maksimir
Dinamo Draw Salzburg 1-1 As Bočkaj’s 90′ Shot Rattles Off The Crossbar At Maksimir
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Petar Bočkaj was three inches away from preventing another gut-wrenching result for Dinamo against Salzburg in the Champions League. Sure, a 1-1 draw against Luka Sučić's Austrian champs doesn't sound so bad, but considering the chances the Modri had, they really should've escaped with all three points. Dinamo held the ball for 56% of the match, and tallied 14 total shots - … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Salzburg 1-1 As Bočkaj’s 90′ Shot Rattles Off The Crossbar At Maksimir
Silly Foul From Moharrami Sees Dinamo Fall 1-0 To Salzburg On Penalty Kick
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Dinamo Zagreb lost a tough one in Austria Wednesday night as a draw would have been considered a huge moral (and table) boost. Red Bull Salzburg had more chances on goal but it was a 2nd half penalty that would separate the sides as Dinamo currently sit last place in a tight Champions League group. Next Tuesday's matchup in Zagreb between the two sides should be treated as … [Read more...] about Silly Foul From Moharrami Sees Dinamo Fall 1-0 To Salzburg On Penalty Kick
Dinamo Zagreb In Great Shape After 3-1 Loss To AC Milan
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Dinamo Starting XI: (3-5-2): Livaković - Ristovski, J. Šutalo, Perić - Moharrami, Mišić, Ivanušec, Ademi, Ljubičić - Oršić, Petković If you would have told me Dinamo would be sitting 2nd place in Champions League group stage after playing Chelsea and AC Milan, I would have called you crazy. But that's the way it stands as Chelsea and Red Bull Salzburg played out a 1-1 … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb In Great Shape After 3-1 Loss To AC Milan
Champions League Week 1: Top Three Moments
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#1 Mind Over Money: Dinamo Zagreb defeat Chelsea 1-0 at Maksimir. Chelsea spent over a quarter billion dollars on new players this summer transfer window. Dinamo Zagreb spent 7 million. Yet, the London Killer - Mislav Oršić - scored the game's lone goal in a heroic Dinamo victory to open their Champions League campaign. Full story and highlights HERE. #2 Luka Modrić … [Read more...] about Champions League Week 1: Top Three Moments
DINAMO DEFEAT CHELSEA 1-0 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENER!!!
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Isuse! Dinamo Zagreb defeat Chelsea 1-0 at Maksimir on the opening night of Champions League! Mislav Oršić is officially the "English Killer" with another fantastic goal following a 60-yard run down field with a cheeky touch to finish. Oršić now has a hat trick against Tottenham to knock them out of Europa League two years ago. A wunder-strike against West Ham last year. … [Read more...] about DINAMO DEFEAT CHELSEA 1-0 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENER!!!