Croatia #1 Dominik Livaković had a rollercoaster of a game Wednesday as he was hero, villain, then hero again, as Dinamo Zagreb defeated Romanian club Cluj in the 2nd Round of Champions League qualifying. With Dinamo up 1-0 in the in the 51st minute, center-back Theophile-Catherine pulled down his man in the box to earn Cluj a penalty kick. But Livaković would come up big with … [Read more...] about Livaković Comes Up Huge After Blunder As 10-Man Dinamo Defeat Cluj In PKs
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HNL Week 1 – It’s Back … Again!
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The HNL returns after a brief break and the first week shined a light on how the season may be played out. Dinamo Zagreb began their defense of the title on Sunday with a 6-0 win over NK Lokomotiva. If this match showed anything, it showed that Lokomotiva is not the same team that finished the season with dramatic second place … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1 – It’s Back … Again!
Lokomotiva Grab 2nd Place, CL Berth With 2 Minutes Left In Season
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It was a wild finish to the Croatian Prva Liga season as Lokomotiva and Osijek locked horns on the final day to determine who would go to Champions League qualifying. Osijek needed an outright win to finish second but an 88th minute Danijel Lončar own goal would send Lokomotiva (basically Dinamo Zagreb's 2nd team) to a 2-1 victory. That goal would have put Rijeka through, but … [Read more...] about Lokomotiva Grab 2nd Place, CL Berth With 2 Minutes Left In Season
Zoran Mamić Returns As Dinamo Coach
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Zoran Mamić is beginning his third stint as manager for Dinamo Zagreb after the departure of Igor Jovicević on Monday. The club did not specifically state if Mamić will be on board for a permanent stay, but is confirmed to be in charge of the team for the remaining three matches. In a statement, the club said, "GNK Dinamo hereby informs the public that in … [Read more...] about Zoran Mamić Returns As Dinamo Coach
Why Does No Club Want The Second Croatian Champions League Spot?
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For the first time, I think ever, the 1. HNL has two Champions League places up for grabs. Whoever gets these places will still have to go through the qualifying stages to get into the group stage for the 2020-21 European season, but even so, it is a great opportunity for Croatian soccer as a whole. Dinamo Zagreb already has the first spot locked up after recently being crowned … [Read more...] about Why Does No Club Want The Second Croatian Champions League Spot?
Failed Wonderkids: Why Did They Fail?
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How often are young players labeled ‘wonderkids’ after showing the slightest bit potential? Way too often. And how often do those players live up to their lofty potentials? Much less often. It is an unfortunate thing to be labeled a failed wonderkid, but at the end of the day, it is just part of the game. Why do these players end up failing to live up to the hype? There are … [Read more...] about Failed Wonderkids: Why Did They Fail?
Is Dinamo Zagreb’s Dominance Bad For Croatian Soccer?
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Before I begin this post, I want to say that I am not a Dinamo fan, a Hajduk fan, or a fan of any specific team in Croatia. I follow the national team as my favorite team and enjoy when any Croatian club team is doing well. Now to answer the question is Dinamo Zagreb’s dominance of the HNL bad for Croatian soccer as a whole? The short answer is: yes and … [Read more...] about Is Dinamo Zagreb’s Dominance Bad For Croatian Soccer?
BBB Step In To Help Army After 5.5 Earthquake Hits Zagreb
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Croatians are strongest with our backs to the wall! And that showed once again Sunday. Over 1,000 Bad Blue Boys (Dinamo Zagreb’s supporters) voluntarily helped the Croatian army transfer babies in incubators to a safer location after a 5.5 earthquake hit Zagreb Sunday morning. It's amazing to see the efficiency from both Croatian government and military while the … [Read more...] about BBB Step In To Help Army After 5.5 Earthquake Hits Zagreb
Dinamo Bottle European Season After Tremendous Start
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It's a real shame Dinamo Zagreb won't be moving forward in any European tournament this season. They started off so hot and controlled their own destiny - and although they should have deserved better regarding their European season - did they really? At the end of the day, the reigning Croatian champions only picked up two points in five group stage matches after opening up … [Read more...] about Dinamo Bottle European Season After Tremendous Start
