Football has once again been eclipsed by fan behavior in Croatia. In a tightly-contested match between Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb, fan behavior took precedence over the match, which was delayed on three separate occasions due to pyrotechnic displays, one of which injured a firefighter. The match also saw violence toward Hajduk player Adam Gyursca, who … [Read more...] about HNL Week 9
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@Toricda: Not Cool! Firefighter Loses Finger At Poljud
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In Hajduk's 0-0 draw with Dinamo Zagreb Saturday night at Poljud, Torcida threw flares and small explosives towards the pitch, which resulted in a Croatian firefighter losing a finger. Angry chants. Fine. You want to light flares? Completely okay! But to throw explosives towards other human beings. Not cool! Imagine if this thing went off in his … [Read more...] about @Toricda: Not Cool! Firefighter Loses Finger At Poljud
Dinamo To Represent HNL As Hajduk, Rijeka Crash Out Of Europe
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After finishing 3rd in Europa League group play last season, behind AC Milan and AEK Athens, Rijeka will feel extremely disappointed with their 1-0 loss Thursday night, which ends their European season. After a 1-1 draw in Norway last week, a scoreless draw would have put Rijeka through to the playoff round on the away goals rule. And after 83 minutes, it was looking that way … [Read more...] about Dinamo To Represent HNL As Hajduk, Rijeka Crash Out Of Europe
HNL Week 2
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Rijeka tops the table this week with a +6 goal differential, which is all that separates it from Osijek, which is the only other club with two wins in this young season. Rijeka took care of business against visiting Inter Zaprešić, who remain without any points in the first two matches this year. The home side scored four goals against Inter, who started former … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2
Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
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NK Osijek are dissapointed with themselves after falling victim to Rangers FC in the second round of Europa qualifying. Osijek traveled to Glasgow yesterday to play the second leg of the tie, entering the match with a 1-0 handicap. the match was wide open with Osijek pushing had for a tying goal but were unable to break through the Scotch defense. Rangers … [Read more...] about Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
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Dinamo Zagreb entered yesterday's return match against Israel's Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a five-goal aggregate lead. This lead was cut to three goals rather quickly when Hapoel scored twice before the half. With an almost-nervous feeling creeping up on the Modri, Mario Budimir and Izet Hajrović stepped up to even the score at two. This returned the dominating five-goal … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
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Some unexpected results kicked off (pun intended) the season, which started Friday featuring Dinamo Zagreb hosting NK Rudeš. The match featured the first goal of the season, which was credited to Sadegh Moharami of Dinamo, who unfortunately scored for the wrong team. The own goal led to an early Rudeš lead, which they successfully defended through 90 minutes. Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers
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Hajduk Split limped to victory against Bulgarian side Slavia Sofia Thursday evening. The Croatians were favored in the match, but finished the match with the minimum requirement for victory. The Ghana-born Italian international, Said Ahmed Said scored the game's lone goal in the 79th minute. Sofia finished the match with 10 men after Alexandar … [Read more...] about Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers
Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up
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The Croatian domination of the footballing world continues in style. Dinamo Zagreb displayed a different class of football against an unsuspecting Hapoel Beer-Sheva on Tuesday evening, who left Zagreb after a five-goal thumping. The second leg of the second leg of the Champions Leg qualifiers will take place on Tuesday, July 31 Goals scorers ranged from … [Read more...] about Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up