Written by DENNIS FISTONIĆ aka HvarSplićan Much has been said about Niko Kranjčar since his career began with Dinamo Zagreb in 2001. Some have gone as far to say that he would be the next Robert Prosinečki in midfield for Croatia. Although only 25 years of age, Kranjčar may not yet be in his prime. However, I am here to say that Niko Kranjčar will never meet the … [Read more...] about KRANJČAR CORNER: IS HE WORTH THE HYPE?
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HNL COACHING CAROUSEL
By 31 CommentsWILL IGOR ŠTIMAC BE ABLE TO KEEP NK ZAGREB IN THE HNL? HNK Rijeka announced the departure of coach Robert Rubčić following their 6-0 defeat to league leaders Dinamo Zagreb on Sunday. Former Hajduk Split coach Zoran Vulić is being strongly tipped to take over as Rubčić's replacement. Vulić, 47, has been looking for a new job ever since leaving Energie Luch Vladivostok last … [Read more...] about HNL COACHING CAROUSEL
6TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 7 CommentsHere are the results for Aug 29-30... SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO LOYAL AND EXPRESSIVE PRVA GENERACIJA MEMBER, dinamofan:), WHO IS NOW CSR'S NEWEST ADDITION AS AN HNL CORRESPONDENT. HIS VAST KNOWLEDGE OF THE CROATIAN PRVA LIGA SHOULD NOT GO UNREWARDED; SO WE WELCOME HIM TO THE TEAM! Dinamo Zagreb [6 - 0] Slaven Belupo Dinamo Zagreb bounced back from their … [Read more...] about 6TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
DINAMO THROUGH, JURIĆ GETS KNOCKED OUT
By 25 CommentsDINAMO FALL IN SCOTLAND Dinamo Zagreb escaped Scotland Thursday night with a 2-0 defeat to Hearts which will put the 'Modri' into the Europa League group stage with 47 other clubs. It's a good thing Dinamo put the pressure on in the first leg as they won 4-0 in Zagreb as they looked very lazy to even play in the return leg. Granted the players knew they only had to show up … [Read more...] about DINAMO THROUGH, JURIĆ GETS KNOCKED OUT
5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 10 CommentsHere are the results for Aug 21-23... NK Rijeka [2 - 0] Hajduk Split EVEN THE SHARBINI BROTHERS CAN'T SAVE HAJDUK The Sharbini brothers lose their homecoming game in Rijeka and debut match with Hajduk 2-0 as the 'Bili' give up two silly penalty kicks. When is this Hajduk side going to show some strength and decide to turn their season around? They just signed … [Read more...] about 5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
EUROPEAN PLAYOFF ROUND: FIRST LEG
By 25 CommentsMANDŽUKIĆ HEADS HOME THE FIRST GOAL IN THE 5TH MINUTE Dinamo Zagreb stuck a dagger into Hearts players Thursday night at Maksimir as the Croatian club easily won 4-0. Mario Mandžukić, Dimitrios Papadopoulos, Ivica Vrdoljak and Igor Bišćan all scored goals in the thumping of the Scottish side. Dinamo has all but stamped their ticket into the Europa League group … [Read more...] about EUROPEAN PLAYOFF ROUND: FIRST LEG
4TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 13 CommentsHere are the results for Aug 14-16... Hajduk Split [2 - 2] Inter Zaprešić WHO BRINGS KRAFNE TO A MATCH ANYWAYS? If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then this one is worth 100,000. Not only are Torcida wasting perfectly good krafne on Hajduk but they're obviously not big fans of club chairman Joško Svaguša and Ivica Šurjak either. Hajduk is still … [Read more...] about 4TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
DINAMO COME UP SHORT WITH RED BULL
By 18 CommentsDINAMO MANAGER KRUNOSLAV JURČIĆ Dinamo Zagreb are out of Champions League for this season as they lost to Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 Tuesday night at Maksimir. Game highlights showed that Dinamo were the more aggressive side with better chances at goal; but as the game of soccer goes, you have to finish your chances to win. Red Bull started off the scoring in the 33' when … [Read more...] about DINAMO COME UP SHORT WITH RED BULL
DINAMO MANAGES DRAW IN SALZBURG
By 29 CommentsDinamo Zagreb played to an evenly-matched 1-1 draw against Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg Wednesday night. With Red Bull scoring first only seconds before the halftime whistle, Dinamo had to muster an all important away goal before returning to Zagreb. In the 63', Mario Mandžukić capitalized on a Red Bull defensive error to make the game 1-1. Dinamo put a long ball … [Read more...] about DINAMO MANAGES DRAW IN SALZBURG
