More than 30,000 members of Torcida, citizens of Split and supporters of other Croatian clubs gathered on the Splitska Riva Saturday afternoon in protest of the HNS (Croatian Soccer Federation). Maybe the Croatian flare throwing in Milan was just the beginning of having their voices heard. We've known for years how bad the HNL and HNS have been run, but now Croatian … [Read more...] about Torcida vs. HNS
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Dinamo Crash and Burn, Rijeka Shine *Video*
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Another match, another disappointment for Dinamo Zagreb on the European stage. It is becoming more and more clear that Dinamo will not be advancing from the group stages this season after their 1-0 defeat to Romania’s Astra FC, a team they beat 5-1 at Maksimir in September. Dinamo was not without their chances, but Soudani, Angelo Henriquez, and Wilson Eduardo were all … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crash and Burn, Rijeka Shine *Video*
HNL Week 16
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Croatia’s marquee match was scheduled for this Saturday, but was called off due to HNK Hajduk Split’s refusal to take the field. After many conflicting reports, it has been officially stated that the police submitted a list of 92 members of Torcida to the Dinamo Zagreb management stating they have been “black listed” due to behavioral concerns. These fans had no prior … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16
MNK Dinamo Helps Honor Vukovar
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Whether you agree with the tactics or not, protests are abound in Croatian soccer. We all saw the display put on by fans during the most recent match featuring Croatia and Italy, where fans stopped the match by throwing flares onto the field, almost handing Italy an automatic 3-0 lead. The actions are not exclusive to international matches. Fan behavior like this … [Read more...] about MNK Dinamo Helps Honor Vukovar
HNL Week 15 – Kramarić Has Historical Night
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Dinamo Zagreb played to a lack luster scoreless draw on Sunday when the visited NK Zagreb at Kranjčevićeva. Coach Zoran Mamić shifted the line up a little by benching regular starter Duje Čop and instead, starting Angelo Henriquez in his place. Henriquez was the lone goal scorer in Dinamo’s embarrassing 5-1 Europa League loss against Salzburg on Thursday, but was … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15 – Kramarić Has Historical Night
True Life: I Watch the HNL
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They say writing falls somewhere between pleasure and torture. Well, luckily, watching Croatia’s professional soccer league, the HNL falls there as well. For nearly six seasons, I have woken up every Saturday morning, and while most fans of the sport would immediately turn on their flat screen TVs to the HD channel showing English Premier matches, I was turning on my … [Read more...] about True Life: I Watch the HNL
MaxTV Prva League – Week 11
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Dinamo put on a scoring clinic against a woefully bad Osijek at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb on Sunday, winning 5-0 with four different players scoring a goal. The scoring spectacle started with Dinamo’s leading goal scorer, Duje Čop. Čop took advantage of a blunderous defensive error from Saša Novaković and placed the ball just out of reach of Zvonimir … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva League – Week 11
Kramarić Hat Trick earns Rijeka 1st EL win, Dinamo fall in Salzburg
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HNK Rijeka was the pride of Croatia today. Rijeka stepped up on the European stages and flexed their muscles against Dutch club, Feynoord, winning the match 3-1 thanks to three goals from Rijeka superstar, Andrej Kramarić. Kramarić has been on a tear this season, scoring goals every chance he gets. With his 14 goals in the HNL in only 12 matches, Kramarić … [Read more...] about Kramarić Hat Trick earns Rijeka 1st EL win, Dinamo fall in Salzburg
MaxTV Prva League Week 12
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Dinamo Zagreb inched out NK Zadar at Stadion Stanovi in Zadar this weekend with a score of 3-1. The field conditions lived up to Stanovi’s reputation of being abysmal, and provided an added challenge to Dinamo’s cause, but possibly aided Zadar in the match. The home team kept the Croatian champions close in the match until late in the game in the 86th … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva League Week 12
