It will happen at some point down the road, but will it happen in 2021? We are very close to seeing Dinamo Zagreb and Serbia's Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) go toe-to-toe for the first time since 1991. It can happen in the Playoff Round of Champions League qualifying this season IF both teams go through in the next round. Dinamo will get through if they beat Polish … [Read more...] about Will Dinamo Dance With Crvena Zvezda?
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Markus & CroatiaU14 Break Down Expectations For The 2021-22 HNL Season
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MARKUS' TAKE HAJDUK After a good end to the season last year, Hajduk managed a 4th place finish, one point below Rijeka. This year they compete for a spot in the Europa Conference League group stage with a relatively easy draw. Expect to see some European football, Hajduk fans! This squad is the most exciting the Bili have seen in years, however, there are some … [Read more...] about Markus & CroatiaU14 Break Down Expectations For The 2021-22 HNL Season
Dinamo Handle Omonia 2-0 In 1st Leg of CL Qualifying
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Dinamo heroes Lovro Majer and Kristijan Jakić strike again as the Modri beat Cypriot club AC Omonia 2-0 in their first leg matchup in the 2nd round of Champions League qualifiers. Following a 5-2 aggregate victory in the 1st round of CL qualifiers over Icelandic side Valur, Dinamo was outclassed by Slaven Belupo in the opening round of the Prva Liga season, losing 2-0. Dinamo’s … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Omonia 2-0 In 1st Leg of CL Qualifying
Romeo Jozak: Inside Dinamo Zagreb
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Former Dinamo Zagreb Academy Director, Romeo Jozak, had a wonderful piece written on him by FirstTimeFinish this week. In it, he states how this current Dinamo Zagreb side came to be as well as mentoring the likes of Modrić, Mandžukić, and Ćorluka at such a young age. No matter if you are Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, or Osijek; this is a great look in at Croatian football from the … [Read more...] about Romeo Jozak: Inside Dinamo Zagreb
Ivan Šaranić: Druga Liga’s New Star
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After scoring 80 goals in 85 matches for Dinamo Zagreb’s youth teams, Ivan Šaranić has deservedly began his professional career with Dinamo’s second team in the Druga Liga. In his first six professional games, the 17 year-old has scored three goals and provided an assist - carrying his squad out of the league’s relegation zone. This past Saturday, Šaranić scored a brace against … [Read more...] about Ivan Šaranić: Druga Liga’s New Star
Gorica Fall To Dinamo In Cup Semi As Špikić Shines With Goal
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Three extra time goals against, a red card, and a semifinal defeat; left Gorica’s spirits low as they exited the field earlier today in Zagreb. Dinamo Zagreb managed to pull off an entertaining comeback against an over performing Gorica side, winning the Croatian Cup semifinal match 4-1. Thanks to long-range rockets from Kristijan Jakić and Josip Mišić and … [Read more...] about Gorica Fall To Dinamo In Cup Semi As Špikić Shines With Goal
Dinamo And Osijek Split Points In Title Race Match
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Dinamo are coming off their strongest European run in decades. Osijek are on the verge of having one of their greatest seasons ever and have the chance to finish the season in the highest position they’ve achieved in the Prva Liga. But they have a chance to win it all. Osijek and Nenad Bjelica welcomed Dinamo Zagreb, current league leaders and … [Read more...] about Dinamo And Osijek Split Points In Title Race Match
Ivan Šaranić: The Next Big Winger Croatia Needs
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In recent years, the Vatreni have struggled to find a true skilled player to put the flank - Brekalo and Oršić both have the potential - but let’s face it, they’ll never be world class. Ivan Šaranić, a 17 year-old winger and attacking midfielder from Dinamo Zagreb might just be the cure to the problem. With an extremely impressive resumé of 80 … [Read more...] about Ivan Šaranić: The Next Big Winger Croatia Needs
Dinamo Knocked Out of Europa After Dodgy VAR Call
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In real time it looked like the Villareal player was a mile offside. The play went to VAR and they drew the line at Gvardiol's back heel. However, the Villareal passer hasn't released the ball yet. I don't get it. I might need to watch the replay 10 more times but this first goal in Thursday night's game changed the entire course of the match. Villareal would … [Read more...] about Dinamo Knocked Out of Europa After Dodgy VAR Call
