Croatian teams did well this week in European play, going 3 for 4 in the first leg of the Champions League/Europa League third qualifying rounds. On Wednesday, Dinamo Zagreb travelled to Denmark to take on Danish champions Aab. After a scoreless first half, Marcelo Brozović broke the deadlock in the 49th minute when he wound up a shot from 18 yards out to beat … [Read more...] about HNL teams go 3 for 4 in Europe this week
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HNL Week 2
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NK LOKOMOTIVA 3-4 DINAMO ZAGREB A funny thing happened Friday night at Maksimir as Dinamo Zagreb took on feeder club NK Lokomotiva ahead of their trip to Denmark next week in a Champions League duel versus Aab. Lokomotiva took a 3-1 lead into halftime as Ante Budimir scored a natural hat trick, which looked to be good enough for the win, and Dinamo's first loss of … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2
Dinamo, Rnk Split, Rijeka through as Hajduk survive
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After a 2-0 home win in the Champions League 2nd qualifying round first leg last week, Dinamo Zagreb won again by the same margin in Lithuania Tuesday night. After a scoreless first half, El Arabi Soudani opened up the scoring in the 47th minute with a lob shot from a tight angle while captain Josip Šimunić doubled the lead just two minutes later against home side Zalgiris … [Read more...] about Dinamo, Rnk Split, Rijeka through as Hajduk survive
HNL’ers in the World Cup
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Croatia’s top flight soccer league has produced numerous world-class footballers over the 12 years it has been in existence. Nearly every player on the current World Cup roster for Croatia has spent some time developing their skills in their home country. In fact, every player on Croatia's World Cup roster except Ivan Rakitić and and Ivan Perišić have payed their … [Read more...] about HNL’ers in the World Cup
MaxTV Prva Liga: The Final Week
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Hrvatski Dragovoljac have been eliminated from the Prva Liga on the final day of the season due to a goal from Osijek in the 83rd minute from Borna Barišić. The Volunteers needed to hang on to their one-goal lead over Osijek to send them down, but the pressure was too much for them, and Osijek were able to score in the dying minutes of the season to save themselves in … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga: The Final Week
The Battle Goes On – MaxTV Prva Liga Week 36
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The relegation battle continues into the final weeks of the season, with four teams still fighting for every last point. Hrvatski Dragovoljac still remain in last place, but won a hard fought match against RNK Split on Friday. Stipe Bačelić-Grgić was the hero with his late-game goal to put the Volunteers in the lead in the 85th minute to gain three crucial … [Read more...] about The Battle Goes On – MaxTV Prva Liga Week 36
MaxTV Prva Liga Weeks 33 and 34 – Relegation Showdown
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Results for April 25 - May 4, 2014 The relegation battle is in full force in the final weeks of the Prva Liga. Dinamo has the title wrapped up, and Rijeka and Hajduk have sealed up the final European competition spots and will be on their way to the Europa League next season, but the remaining action is taking place at the bottom of the table. Only six points separate … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Weeks 33 and 34 – Relegation Showdown
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: “Hajduk Živi Vječno”
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Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti today replied to an invitation from sister city Split, Croatia and mayor Ivo Baldasar to attend this year's Sv. Duje celebration on the Dalmatian coast. Although the City of Angels mayor is unable to make it to Croatia, he signs off the letter with "Hajduk Živi Vječno" at the bottom. Obviously Mayor Garcetti understands the importance … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: “Hajduk Živi Vječno”
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 32 – DINAMO CROWNED CHAMPIONS
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Results for April 4-6, 2014 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 5 - 0 NK HRVATSKI DRAGOVOLJAC Dinamo Zagreb total domination continues as the have been crowned champions of Croatia for the ninth consecutive season after a convincing win over Hrvatski Dragovoljac. Three points was all that was needed for Dinamo to put first place mathematically out of reach of any other team. … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 32 – DINAMO CROWNED CHAMPIONS
