The classic Croatian derby returns as Hajduk Split travels north to visit 'good' friends Dinamo in Zagreb. And the only thing I can guarantee is that the stands will look like the picture above. So what will we learn this time around? Has Hajduk matured? How will Mirko Hrgović react playing against his former team? Will Dinamo remain the Croatian Prva Liga 'Daddy'? All … [Read more...] about HAJDUK- DINAMO DERBY
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CAN POLJUD BECOME THE NEW MAKSIMIR?
By 5 CommentsSlobodna Dalmacija is reporting that many Croatians in Dalmacija, especially Split, want Croatian qualifiers played at the Poljud now that the undefeated competitive streak has been broken at Maksimir in Zagreb. This is really the only opportunity that Split has to lure Croatian FA representatives into making a switch of home grounds for the team- even if it's only a few … [Read more...] about CAN POLJUD BECOME THE NEW MAKSIMIR?
HNL 6TH ROUND RESULTS
By Leave a CommentHere are the results for August 31st... Croatia Sesvete [1 - 1] Cibalia Vinkovci Dinamo Zagreb [2 - 1] Varteks Varaždin HNK Šibenik [1 - 1] NK Zagreb Inter Zaprešić [3 - 1] NK Zadar NK Rijeka [2 - 0] Slaven Belupo NK Osijek [1 - 2] Hajduk Split It appears that Hajduk is back on track after the UEFA Cup Deportivo loss earlier in the week as they posted a … [Read more...] about HNL 6TH ROUND RESULTS
UEFA CUP 1ST ROUND SET
By 11 CommentsHere's who the Croatian teams and other clubs around Europe with Croatian players on their rosters will be playing in the UEFA Cup first round. The winners of these 2-legged home and away matches will qualify for the 'Group Stage'. The real tournament begins now- it's just a shame that Hajduk couldn't join in on the fun. The first leg will be played September … [Read more...] about UEFA CUP 1ST ROUND SET
DINAMO EUROPEAN DREAM OVER
By 3 CommentsIt would have taken a miracle to see Dinamo Zagreb go through to the UEFA Champion's League group stage after a 2-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk 2 weeks ago. But that miracle was no where in sight for fans of Dinamo. It actually got even worse before it got better. Dinamo held off Shakhtar attacks for the majority of the 1st half but could not contain the Ukrainian side as Luiz … [Read more...] about DINAMO EUROPEAN DREAM OVER
CAN DINAMO PREVAIL???
By 5 CommentsDarijo Srna brings his friends from Donetsk to Zagreb on Wednesday for the second leg of their UEFA Champion's League 3rd qualifying round affair. Dinamo didn't exactly implode in Ukraine 2 weeks ago, but a 2-0 away loss puts them in a very tough position to make group stage. The most likely scenario for Dinamo to go through is a 2-0 full time result which would force … [Read more...] about CAN DINAMO PREVAIL???
4TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 6 CommentsDinamo Zagreb [6-0] Cibalia Vinkovci HNK Šibenik [1-0] NK Zadar Inter Zaprešić [3-2] Croatia Sesvete NK Osijek [2-1] Varteks Varaždin Slaven Belupo [2-0] NK Zagreb NK Rijeka [3-1] Hajduk Split Questions and Comments... Mario Mandžukić had a hat trick for Dinamo as they bounced back with a nice win after the loss earlier in … [Read more...] about 4TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
UEFA CUP UPDATE
By Leave a CommentSlaven Belupo managed a respectable loss in Greece to Aris Thessaloniki today. With no score at halftime, Aris finally pulled away in the 55th minute with a goal by Spaniard, Sergio Koke. Slaven is going to have to score some goals in the return match if they want to extend their UEFA Cup run. On the other side of Europe, Hajduk grinded out a 0-0 draw in Spain to Deportivo. … [Read more...] about UEFA CUP UPDATE
SRNA & COMPANY BRING DINAMO BACK DOWN TO EARTH
By 15 CommentsWell, there goes that. Dinamo Zagreb finally lost a game. Granted it was against the reigning Ukrainian champs, Dinamo just could not find the back of the net. It only took Shakhtar Donetsk 3 minutes to score their first goal. Croatian star, Darijo 'Beckham of the Balkans' Srna did what he does best and blasted a free kick from just outside the box past 20 year-old backup … [Read more...] about SRNA & COMPANY BRING DINAMO BACK DOWN TO EARTH