It was a brief hiatus, I know, but the Prva Liga has made its return not only for the season, but to CroatianSports as well. As expected, Dinamo is already on pace to clinch another Prva Liga title, but Hajduk, Osijek and Rijeka will all try to keep up with the current champions through the next 36 matches. Dinamo routinely took care of its younger … [Read more...] about HNL Weeks 1 and 2
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Dinamo Handle Business In 2-0 Win Over Saburtalo
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Reigning Croatian champions - Dinamo Zagreb - opened up their Champions League qualifying campaign Tuesday night with a convincing 2-0 victory over Georgian champs Saburtalo Tbilisi. After a scoreless first half in Georgia, Mislav Oršić would head home a cross from the side of the box in the 67th minute and Bruno Petković would slam home a penalty kick in the 78th minute for … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Business In 2-0 Win Over Saburtalo
Rijeka Down Dinamo 3-1 To Take 5th Croatian Cup Crown
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Dinamo Zagreb hit the ground running this season. They were never going to be caught on their way to the Prva Liga title and they went near perfect in the Europa League group stage; where they ultimately made it all the way to the Round of 16. Wednesday night's Croatian Cup Final against Rijeka in Pula was supposed to cap off another dominant season for the … [Read more...] about Rijeka Down Dinamo 3-1 To Take 5th Croatian Cup Crown
Was Dinamo Robbed?
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Another tournament. Another questionable call goes against the Croatians. Dinamo Zagreb had all to play for in Portugal Thursday night, already defeating Benfica 1-0 last week at Maksimir. A Dinamo away goal would have put the first place Portuguese club on the ropes, as they would have needed a minimum of three goals to progress under that scenario. In the … [Read more...] about Was Dinamo Robbed?
Petković Penalty Earns Dinamo 1-0 Win Over Benfica
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Dinamo Zagreb made history at Maksimir this afternoon with a historic win over Portuguese Champions, Benfica. The match started with Benfica controlling the ball, but Dinamo's comprehensive game plan, which included shutting down Benfica's offense, also saw impressive displays of offense from the counter attack. The offensive prowess of Dani Olmo, Mislav Oršić and … [Read more...] about Petković Penalty Earns Dinamo 1-0 Win Over Benfica
HNL Week 22 – Dinamo Extends Lead at Top
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Dinamo Zagreb have created an insurmountable lead at the top of the table after 3-0 thumping of NK Osijek over the weekend, despite resting several key starters. Goals from Komnen Adrić, Iyayi Believe Antiemwen and Amir Rrahmani were more than enough for the Modri to increase their lead to 16 points. HNK Rijeka did their part to keep pace with the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22 – Dinamo Extends Lead at Top
Czech-Mate In Zagreb! Dinamo Headed To Europa League Round Of 16 To Play Benfica
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It was a night to remember in Zagreb as Dinamo overturned a 2-1 first leg loss to Czech champions Viktoria Plzen with a stunning 3-0 victory at Maksimir. Dinamo only needed a 1-0 win at home to progress - as they scored an away goal in Czech Republic last week - but that didn't stop them from piling on the goals; starting with a beautiful set up from Bruno Petković in the 15th … [Read more...] about Czech-Mate In Zagreb! Dinamo Headed To Europa League Round Of 16 To Play Benfica
Viktoria Plzen Take Late Lead 2-1
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The tables have turned in Plzen as the Czech champions take a late 2-1 lead against the Modri. Dinamo entered the second half up 1-0, but allowed two unanswered goals to fall behind. Dinamo will still have a chance at advancement in the return leg at Maksimir on February 21. Dinamo fortunately have an important away goal in hand but must find away to keep the Czechs at … [Read more...] about Viktoria Plzen Take Late Lead 2-1
IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
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The second half of the season is upon us and the race for second place is in a dead heat. Dinamo Zagreb sit at the top of the table with a 14 point lead that was just increased with a 7-2 shellacking of NK Rudes at Maksimir on Friday, which included a hat trick by Mislav Orisic. Orisic scored three goals in seven minutes to record the fastest hat trick in Dinamo's … [Read more...] about IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
