It wasn't meant to be as Dinamo were outplayed by Italian side Atalanta Tuesday night in Champions League in a 2-0 loss. Sloppy defending and lack of discipline will cost Dinamo priceless points as they will now have to fight on the last day of the CL group stage to merely finish third and play in Europa League after the new year. They will host Manchester City next … [Read more...] about Atalanta Down Dinamo 2-0, Europa Season Now In Question
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HNL Week 15
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Consistency seems to be a key factor in winning championships. It's Dinamo Zagreb who has been the most reliable team to do so in recent history, but it's smaller clubs such as Gorica and Osijek who sometimes struggle to maintain successful runs. HNK Gorica have been the most-successful newly-promoted team in the past 10 years, finishing in fifth place - three points … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15
Dinamo Robbed In Injury Time, Concede Twice To Draw Shakhtar 3-3
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It should have been one of the most glorious nights in Dinamo's history. The reigning Croatian champions rallied from a 1-goal deficit to take a 3-1 lead going into injury time against Shakhtar Donetsk Wednesday night at Maksimir. A victory for Dinamo would have been absolutely huge in terms of Champions League progression. If the scoreline would have held at 3-1, or … [Read more...] about Dinamo Robbed In Injury Time, Concede Twice To Draw Shakhtar 3-3
HNL Week 14
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Only three days after falling out of the Croatian Cup at the hands of HNK Gorica, Hajduk was handed an opportunity for revenge, but the Bili fell flat. Grocia's Kristijan Lovrić opened the scoring in the 11th minute on Saturday. Lovrić has been a thorn in Hajduk's side as he also opened the scoring in the previous match three days earlier. And just like three days … [Read more...] about HNL Week 14
HNL Week 13: Circus at Poljud
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The circus made a stop in Split Sunday while Hajduk hosted Slaven Belupo. A series of odd events led to a 2-0 Hajduk victory, leaving the final score as a secondary talking point. Slaven had some complaints after no call was made when Hajduk goalkeeper smothered the ball at least a yard outside of the penalty area. But this was only the build up … [Read more...] about HNL Week 13: Circus at Poljud
Dinamo Take 2nd Half Lead vs. Shakhtar, Should Be Happy With 2-2 Road Draw
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Oh boy! Dinamo almost had a huge Champions League road win today in Ukraine; only to have their dream dashed by a 75th minute Dodo equalizer to force a 2-2 draw in Donetsk. Both Shakhtar goals came from sloppy and open Dinamo defending but the usual suspects - Dani Olmo and Mislav Oršić - once again came to play. Oršić would feed Olmo in front of the net … [Read more...] about Dinamo Take 2nd Half Lead vs. Shakhtar, Should Be Happy With 2-2 Road Draw
Dinamo Fight Man City Tough In 2-0 Loss At Etihad
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After a 4-0 Champions League opening match victory over Atalanta, Dinamo Zagreb had to put their big boy pants on Tuesday night in Manchester as they marched into the Etihad against arguably one of the best football teams on the planet - Manchester City. Even without Belgian midfielder star Kevin de Bruyne, City were favored in Vegas to beat Dinamo by four goals; and … [Read more...] about Dinamo Fight Man City Tough In 2-0 Loss At Etihad
HNL Week 10: Dinamo, Rijeka Closing the Gap
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Hajduk Split still maintain sole possession of the top of the table, but the Bili fumbled a few points on Sunday during a tough trip to Pula. Aldo Drosina hosted the match between Pula and Hajduk, which finished 1-1 after a lackluster performance by both sides. Hajduk opened the scoring with Mijo Caktaš scoring his fourth goal of the season. But Istra's Stefan Lončar … [Read more...] about HNL Week 10: Dinamo, Rijeka Closing the Gap
HNL Week 9: Hajduk Continues to Reign
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Hajduk Split was able to increase its lead at the top of the table yesterday with a 3-1 win over Inter Zaprešić. The win came on the heels of a Dinamo Zagreb blunder at Varaždin earlier in the weekend. Split welcomed Inter to Poljud leading the league while Inter was looking for its second win the season. Zaprešić fought off several scoring attempts by the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 9: Hajduk Continues to Reign
