The match week started off on Friday with an exciting draw earned by Slaven Belupo. HNK Šibenik went up 2-0 before the break, only to allow two goals in quick succession upon the restart. Slaven's Torless Knoll and Miroslav Illičić scored in the 43rd and 44th minutes to bring the match to a draw. Neither team were able to find the game winner and split the points in … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22: Osijek Claw To The Top
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HNL Race Is On Fire
By 17 CommentsThere's too much to unpack in one post, but after a prolonged absence, one might look at the current HNL table and wonder what happened in 2020. It helps to summarize it in each team's recent form; Dinamo may still top the table, but have recently lost to NHL Sibenik and tp Rijeka and are tied with Osijek on points for the top spot. Osijek have been using their secret weapon, … [Read more...] about HNL Race Is On Fire
Does Dinamo Have A Case With Two Missed Penalty Calls?
By 33 CommentsAlthough the scoreline read 3-1 in Dinamo Zagreb's favor Wednesday night in a victory over Hajduk, the Croatian champions have plenty to gripe about. Within 10 minutes of each other the 1st half, Dinamo should have easily received two penalty kicks. Instead, nothing was called and play went on. Oršić scored a wunder-gol in the 16' and bagged the brace two minutes later. … [Read more...] about Does Dinamo Have A Case With Two Missed Penalty Calls?
Dinamo Widen Europa League Gap With 4th Straight Clean Sheet
By 31 CommentsDinamo Zagreb popped in three second half goals in Austria Thursday night and kept a fourth straight European clean sheet in a 3-0 win over Wolfsberger. Dinamo now hold a 3-point lead on 2nd place Feyenoord and are in prime position to book a spot in the Europa League Round of 32 with one more win (or draw). It was a scoreless first half with Dinamo missing multiple … [Read more...] about Dinamo Widen Europa League Gap With 4th Straight Clean Sheet
Dinamo Defeat Wolfsberger 1-0 To Go Top Of Europa League Group
By 12 CommentsDinamo Zagreb could go top of Europa League Group K with a win over Austrian club Wolfsberger Thursday night at Maksimir. However, due to positive COVID results, the Croatian champions will be without manager Zoran Mamić and nine players (yet to be named). But it looks like Petković, Livaković and Ivanušec will not be taking part in the match. After an impressive defensive … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Wolfsberger 1-0 To Go Top Of Europa League Group
Livaković MOTM As Dinamo Hold Off CSKA 0-0 In Moscow
By 25 CommentsCroatia #1 Dominik Livaković stood on his head once again for his second straight Europa League clean sheet against Nikola Vlašić and a very good CSKA Moscow side. Dinamo Zagreb has now played 180 minutes of scoreless Europa League ball in two action packed matches. CSKA knocked on the door all night long and Livaković did his part; saving seven Moscow shots which was led by … [Read more...] about Livaković MOTM As Dinamo Hold Off CSKA 0-0 In Moscow
Dinamo, Rijeka Have “OK” Results In Europa Openers
By 20 CommentsIt was an absolute roller coaster of a game as Dinamo Zagreb opened up their Europa League campaign at Maksimir Thursday night against Dutch club Feyenoord. Although the match ended in a scoreless draw, the match could have easily gone 2-0 for either club. In the eighth minute, Croatia #1 keeper, Dominik Livaković, saved a rocket of a penalty shot to keep the game level. Arjen … [Read more...] about Dinamo, Rijeka Have “OK” Results In Europa Openers
HNL Week 8 Update: Dinamo Cruising, Hajduk Fall
By 35 CommentsSlaven Belupo was the last remaining winless club after six weeks of play, but that changed on the seventh try when the Pharmacists hosted NK Istra 1961. Slaven dealt Istra a 5-1 blow to kick off the match week on Friday. Two goals from Tomislav Božić, and a goal a piece from the ageless Ivan Krstanović, Nemanja Glavčić and Martin Boakye were more than enough to seal … [Read more...] about HNL Week 8 Update: Dinamo Cruising, Hajduk Fall
Rijeka Book Europa League Ticket On Ridiculous Own Goal
By 25 CommentsRijeka have booked their ticket into the Europa League group stage after a 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen Thursday night in Denmark. Dinamo Zagreb will join them as well. The goal that put them through has to be one of the most ridiculous own goals to date. Rijeka striker Sandro Kulenović came down the pitch with the ball on a solo mission with two Copenhagen … [Read more...] about Rijeka Book Europa League Ticket On Ridiculous Own Goal