Dinamo took care of business Thursday night in Zagreb, defeating Turkish club Fenerbahce 4-1 in their Europa League opener. First half goals scored by Ivan Sunjić and Izet Hajrović put the Modri in control in the first half. Fenerbahce pulled one back in the 47th minute when Roman Neustaedter made the game 2-1 but Hajrović scored his second of the match 10 minutes … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crush Fenerbahce 4-1 In Europa League Opener
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Dinamo Draw Anderlecht, Fenerbahce, Spartak Trnava In Europa League
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It was a kind draw for Dinamo Zagreb Friday night as the Croatian champions avoided any Europa League heavy hitters. After losing in the Champions League playoff round to Swiss club Young Boys, Dinamo were moved to the Europa League group stage draw. Dinamo avoided the likes of Sevilla, Arsenal and Chelsea out of Pot 1 and were given Belgian side … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Anderlecht, Fenerbahce, Spartak Trnava In Europa League
Dinamo Crumble In 2nd Half vs. Young Boys, Headed To Europa League
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It was looking great for Dinamo Zagreb early on in the second leg of their Champions League playoff round tie Tuesday night at Maksimir vs. Young Boys. Dinamo's Izet Hajrovic struck home in the 7th minute of play to make it 2-1 (on aggregate) for Dinamo. If that result would have held up, the Croatian champions would be on their way to the "promised land": the Champions League … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crumble In 2nd Half vs. Young Boys, Headed To Europa League
Dinamo Impress With 1-1 Draw vs. Young Boys
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Dinamo Zagreb went toe-to-toe with the Swiss champions Wednesday night in the playoff round of Champions League qualifying; with the match ending 1-1 in Berne. The winner of the two-legged tie will go to the Champions League group stage in September while the loser gets moved to Europa League. After a disastrous start which saw Dinamo concede a goal inside two … [Read more...] about Dinamo Impress With 1-1 Draw vs. Young Boys
Dinamo To Represent HNL As Hajduk, Rijeka Crash Out Of Europe
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After finishing 3rd in Europa League group play last season, behind AC Milan and AEK Athens, Rijeka will feel extremely disappointed with their 1-0 loss Thursday night, which ends their European season. After a 1-1 draw in Norway last week, a scoreless draw would have put Rijeka through to the playoff round on the away goals rule. And after 83 minutes, it was looking that way … [Read more...] about Dinamo To Represent HNL As Hajduk, Rijeka Crash Out Of Europe
Dinamo Down Astana 2-0 In 1st Leg
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After thumping Hapoel Beer Sheva 7-2 (aggregate) in the second qualifying round, Dinamo Zagreb continued their winning ways Tuesday night in Kazakhstan, defeating FC Astana 2-0 in the Champions League third qualifying round. Dinamo only controlled ball possession for 37% of the match but got on the board first when Mario Budimir struck home in the 39th minute to give … [Read more...] about Dinamo Down Astana 2-0 In 1st Leg
HNL Week 2
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Rijeka tops the table this week with a +6 goal differential, which is all that separates it from Osijek, which is the only other club with two wins in this young season. Rijeka took care of business against visiting Inter Zaprešić, who remain without any points in the first two matches this year. The home side scored four goals against Inter, who started former … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2
Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
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NK Osijek are dissapointed with themselves after falling victim to Rangers FC in the second round of Europa qualifying. Osijek traveled to Glasgow yesterday to play the second leg of the tie, entering the match with a 1-0 handicap. the match was wide open with Osijek pushing had for a tying goal but were unable to break through the Scotch defense. Rangers … [Read more...] about Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
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Dinamo Zagreb entered yesterday's return match against Israel's Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a five-goal aggregate lead. This lead was cut to three goals rather quickly when Hapoel scored twice before the half. With an almost-nervous feeling creeping up on the Modri, Mario Budimir and Izet Hajrović stepped up to even the score at two. This returned the dominating five-goal … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
