Who would have thought that Rijeka would have more points than Dinamo Zagreb through the first four Europa League matches? Well, it happened Thursday night as Dinamo fell 2-0 to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands while Rijeka came back to draw Lyon 1-1 at Kantrida. It didn't start pretty for Rijeka as a complete blunder on defense following a Lyon corner kick led to the game's … [Read more...] about Rijeka keep up with Lyon, Dinamo done
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HNL Week 15
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Results for Nov. 1-4, 2013 NK LOKOMOTIVA 0 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo easily routed their stadium co-tenants over the weekend with a convincing score of 3-0. The Modri have recaptured first place on the table, and are starting to assert their dominance once again. Lokomotiva have been sitting in second place for much of the season, but even their … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15
HNL Week 14
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Results for Oct. 25-28, 2013 HNK HAJDUK SPLIT 3 - 1 NK LOKOMOTIVA Hajduk Split celebrated in grand style a 3-1 win over Lokomotiva at Poljud on Saturday. With two goals from Marko Bencun in the 38th and 87th minutes, the Bili helped Torcida celebrate their 63rd birthday. More than 20,000 fans came out to celebrate the birthday of Europe’s oldest … [Read more...] about HNL Week 14
Rijeka lose 1-0 to Lyon, Dinamo earn first point in PSV stalemate
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Dinamo Zagreb is finally on the board! And it took a scoreless match against PSV Eindhoven Thursday night to do it. Although no goals were scored, Dinamo held ball possession for 51% of the match while firing off 11 shots on goal. The went for the win, which would have put them back in contention for a knockout round berth, but will have to settle for the lone point. Ademi, … [Read more...] about Rijeka lose 1-0 to Lyon, Dinamo earn first point in PSV stalemate
HNL Week Lucky Number 13
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Results for Oct. 19-21, 2013 RNK SPLIT 1 - 0 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Split has once again proven that they are a worthy opponent in the HNL. Another top performance by the club at their home stadium also shows how dangerous it is for visiting teams to try to take points from Split at home. The young and tough team played the way it is to be expected … [Read more...] about HNL Week Lucky Number 13
HNL Week 12
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Results for Oct. 4-6, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 0 HNK RIJEKA Dinamo Zagreb temporarily interrupted Rijeka’s Cinderella story on Sunday by dominating play and scoring a last-second goal to take all three points. Rijeka has been turning into the darlings of the HNL during what could be their strongest season to date. The club is just coming off an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 12
Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
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In Rijeka's first ever European home match, Leon Benko and company got Kantrida rocking early as he volleyed home a cross from eight yards out in the 10th minute of play to give Rijeka a 1-0 lead. However, it wouldn't last long against La Liga's Real Betis as a failed clearance attempt gave Cedric a second chance at goal in the 14th minute. From just outside the box, the Betis … [Read more...] about Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
HNK Week 11
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Results for Sept. 27-29, 2013 NK ZADAR 0 - 0 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Zadar could be celebrating as if they were victorious, because well, in a sense, they were. The team that has barley hung on to first-division status for several years in a row has shut down the mighty Dinamo Zagreb in front of 3,000 at Stadion Stanovi. Dinamo created chance after … [Read more...] about HNK Week 11
HNL Week 10
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Results for Sept. 20-22, 2013 NK OSIJEK 0 - 1 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB El Arbi Hillel Soudani scored the lone goal of the game, but it was all that was needed for Dinamo to claim victory and remain on top of the league table. This was Soudani’s fifth goal of the HNL season, making him the second highest scorer in the league after Rijeka’s Leon … [Read more...] about HNL Week 10
