Oh boy. That happened tonight. A Croatian team defeated an Italian club in the Champions League. Dinamo Zagreb slapped four goals on Atalanta - who finished 3rd in Serie A last season - in a 4-0 Champions League thumping Wednesday night at Maksimir. It was all Dinamo for 90 minutes as Marin Leovac opened up the scoring in the 10th with Mislav Oršić rattling off three … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Thrash Atalanta 4-0 In CL Opener, Oršić Nets Hat Trick
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HNL Week 8: Hajduk Remain on Top
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Hajduk remain on top of the table, despite a disappointing 1-1 draw against Rijeka on Sunday. With a game in hand over Dinamo Zagreb, Hajduk had the opportunity to go three points clear, but instead rest in first place only on goal differential. Rijeka, too, should be disappointing with splitting the points. NK Osijek remains ahead of Rijeka, but also drew … [Read more...] about HNL Week 8: Hajduk Remain on Top
HNL Week 7: Hajduk on Top
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The soccer gods were resting their heads in Split this weekend. Hajduk Split not only took all tree points from Dinamo at Poljud, but they did it in front of a sold out crowd and held the current Croatian champions scoreless in the process. Some say Dinamo was tired from their recent match against Rosenberg, and others say they were mentally checked out … [Read more...] about HNL Week 7: Hajduk on Top
Dinamo Zagreb Draw Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk, Atalanta In Champions League
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Dinamo Zagreb received an extremely kind Champions League group stage draw Thursday night; being grouped with Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk and Atalanta. Dinamo will have zero chance to take any points off of City, however, they will be able to showcase their young talent in front of a team with deep pockets. It's good for business. Also good for business is … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Draw Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk, Atalanta In Champions League
Dinamo Are Headed To The Champions League!, 12.5% They Draw Red Star
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Dinamo Zagreb are headed back to the promised land: the Champions League Group stage! After a 2-0 win in Zagreb last week against Norwegian champions Rosenborg, Dinamo had a small scare Tuesday night as they conceded the first goal of the game inside 12 minutes. Rosenborg had a free man come down the backside of goal - and even though Dominik Livaković did his best … [Read more...] about Dinamo Are Headed To The Champions League!, 12.5% They Draw Red Star
HNL Week 6: Hajduk Miss Out on Top Spot
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The scheduled match between Dinamo Zagreb and HNK Rijeka was mutually postponed to December 18 as both clubs are facing off in massive European matches this week, which meant Hajduk Split had the opportunity to take three points at Osijek for a seat at the top of the table. Osijek had other plans and shut down the Hajduk attack, leaving the Bili scoreless on … [Read more...] about HNL Week 6: Hajduk Miss Out on Top Spot
Dinamo Handle Business In Zagreb, Defeat Rosenborg 2-0
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Dinamo Zagreb are headed to Europe! But will it be Europa League or the prestigious Champions League? Dinamo downed Norwegian champions Rosenborg 2-0 Wednesday night at Maksimir to put them 90 minutes away from the Champions League group stage. Bruno Petković banged in a penalty kick in the 8' and Mislav Oršić 'nutmegged' the keeper after a long run up the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Business In Zagreb, Defeat Rosenborg 2-0
HNL Week 5
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Things are heating up in the Prva Liga with Dinamo and Hajduk vying for the top spot while Rijeka and Osijek linger close by. Dinamo had an early scare in their match Friday in Zaprešić when they went down 1-0 in the eighth minute, but kept their composure and fought back to earn two goals to seal the victory. Both of Dinamo's goals came from Nigerian national Iyayi … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5
Dinamo Thrash Ferencvaros 4-0 To Reach Champions League Playoff Round
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After a 1-1 draw in Zagreb last week in their Champions League third qualifying round first leg tie against Hungarian champs Ferencvaros, the reigning Croatian champions demolished their Hungarian neighbors 4-0 in the return leg. Arijan Ademi got Dinamo's all-important away goal in the 16th minute and the Modri never looked back. Dinamo went into halftime up 1-0 but … [Read more...] about Dinamo Thrash Ferencvaros 4-0 To Reach Champions League Playoff Round
