Dinamo Zagreb finished the first half of the season with a routine victory over Slaven Belupo. Even though Slaven has been on a surge since former Dinamo coach, Ante Čačić took over, Dinamo came out victors in the last match of 2014 with a score of 3-2. Marko Pjaca is coming off of his best match of his career after scoring three goals against Celtic FC earlier this week … [Read more...] about HNL Week 19 – Josip Simunic Leaves Dinamo, Winter Break Begins
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Dinamo defeat Celtic 4-3 behind Pjaca hat trick
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Dinamo Zagreb took revenge on Celtic FC Thursday night after a 1-0 defeat in Scotland two months ago. Dinamo won 4-3 behind a Pjaca hat trick in a Europa League group closing match which meant little to nothing as the group winners were already determined. Dinamo Zagreb will once again bow out of Europe before the new year, but at least going out on a high note this time … [Read more...] about Dinamo defeat Celtic 4-3 behind Pjaca hat trick
HNL Week 18: Lokomotiva win Mud Bowl 2014
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The match between Dinamo and Rijkea was supposed to be one of the marquee matches of the season, but what came as a surprise to some, Dinamo dominated the match over the second-place team and came out as winners with a score of 3-0. Rijeka has been playing some of their best football to date and were eager to challenge the Croatian champions in Zagreb, but failed to make … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18: Lokomotiva win Mud Bowl 2014
MaxTV Prva Liga HNL Week 17
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Dinamo Zagreb easily skated their way to a big victory in Pula on Sunday when they faced NK Istra at Aldo Drosina. The Modri’s 4-0 victory started early with a goal from Marko Pjaca in the second minute. The goal came from a quick pass to Pjaca from Soudani, who scored a goal for himself in the 50th minute. Istra showed no real challenge to Dinamo and let … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga HNL Week 17
Torcida vs. HNS
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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
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
