It was a…meh week in Croatian football after the previous one, which was great. Dinamo Zagreb got past Thun in extra time in a 5-goal thriller in the second leg. Varaždin and Hajduk lost their 2nd legs; Varaždin is out of Europe, while Hajduk drops down to the Conference League 3rd qualifying round. Thankfully, Rijeka saved the coefficient from a complete embarrassment as they … [Read more...] about Dinamo & Rijeka Advance; Same Old Hajduk As Varaždin Bows Out
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Dinamo Champions League Dream Alive After 2-Goal Comeback vs. Thun
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Dinamo come back from two goals down to beat Swiss side Thun 3-2 in extra time at Maksimir in Champions League qualifying! This is a huge result, not only for Dinamo, but for Croatian football as the reigning champs were left for dead in Zagreb with only 45 minutes to go. After an atrocious 1st half that saw Dinamo down 2-0 and 3-1 on aggregate after defensive blunders, the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Champions League Dream Alive After 2-Goal Comeback vs. Thun
One Down, Three To Go: Croatia’s European Week
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Dinamo Zagreb have drawn their UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round first leg against FC Thun in Switzerland. The final result was 1-1 after a very entertaining game that had chances on both ends of the pitch. The Thun goal came from Brighton Labeau in the 1st half, while Dinamo's Miha Zajc scored the equaliser with just a few minutes left. The second leg is on … [Read more...] about One Down, Three To Go: Croatia’s European Week
Rijeka Through To Conference League Round of 16! Dinamo Exit Europe After Extra Time vs. Genk
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The Croatian champions defeated Omonia Nicosia 4-1 on aggregate and will now play either #1 Strasbourg or #2 Raków Częstochowa in the Conference League Round of 16. Two legs, home and away. Toni Fruk was the MOTM for Rijeka in the 3-1 victory with two goals on the night. He received an impressive 9.2 SofsScore ratings for his efforts with 80% passing and 2/2 long balls. Fruk … [Read more...] about Rijeka Through To Conference League Round of 16! Dinamo Exit Europe After Extra Time vs. Genk
Genk Down Dinamo 3-1 On Rainy Maksimir Night In Europa League Playoff 1st Leg
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45' Beljo pulls one back for Dinamo at the strike off halftime with an easy tap-in in front of the Genk goal. Absolute perfect pass from Fran Topić to make it happen. Genk dominated the entire 1st half but Dinamo will be happy to only be down a goal at this point. Dinamo received a fantastic draw in being paired with Belgian club Genk in the Europa League playoff round. The … [Read more...] about Genk Down Dinamo 3-1 On Rainy Maksimir Night In Europa League Playoff 1st Leg
Dinamo Clinch 23rd Spot On Europa Table, Will Play Genk/Bologna In Knockout Playoff After 2-0 Loss To Midtjylland
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Not much action from Dinamo Thursday night in Denmark. Midtjylland was the superior team for 90 minutes in the 2-0 Dinamo loss. Dinamo only managed three shot on goal with 40% possession. Luckily, other results went their way in both Young Boys and Brann losing. However, for the last 10 minutes of live play in Europa League, Dinamo were a 1-goal swing to be dumped out of Europe … [Read more...] about Dinamo Clinch 23rd Spot On Europa Table, Will Play Genk/Bologna In Knockout Playoff After 2-0 Loss To Midtjylland
Dominik Livaković Set For Dinamo Zagreb Return On Loan
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Dominik Livaković is set to return home, with Dinamo Zagreb reaching a full agreement with Fenerbahçe for the goalkeeper’s loan until the end of the season, per 24sata. Dinamo will pay a €200k loan fee, with no buy option included in the deal. However, discussions over a potential permanent transfer are expected to take place in the summer. The move marks a homecoming for … [Read more...] about Dominik Livaković Set For Dinamo Zagreb Return On Loan
Dinamo Crush FCSB 4-1! Now 99% To Make Europa League Knockout Round
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Beljo with the brace and Bakrar, Kuelnović with the opening goal. The win means Dinamo are 99% certain to play in the knockout playoff round next month no matter result vs. Midjylland. For Dinamo not to make the top-24 and advance, they would have to lose to Midjylland in the final League Phase match AND have Lille, Brann, Young Boys have better results on the night paired … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crush FCSB 4-1! Now 99% To Make Europa League Knockout Round
Dinamo Lose 3rd Straight Europa League Match: 3-1 To Real Betis
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Uff... After a fantastic opening to their Europa League campaign, Dinamo has been bagel'd in three straight and are now in trouble of not finishing top-24 and playing in the next round. Dinamo have now lost to Celta Vigo, Lille and Real Betis by a total of tally of 10-1 over the past month. Not great. Next match: January 22nd vs. FCSB. That will be a must-win for Dinamo at … [Read more...] about Dinamo Lose 3rd Straight Europa League Match: 3-1 To Real Betis
