Results for Aug. 3-5, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 0 RNK SPLIT Fan-favorite and Dinamo newcomer, El Arbi Hillel Soudani, scored the solitary goal in a match that was marked by intense heat that made playing conditions difficult for players. Sudani’s goal came after 88 minutes of scoreless play, and gave Dinamo the three points they needed to remain … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4
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Croatian Soccer Tyrant Imprisons Fans
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I’ve been told it smells like piss and weed. And I’ve been told it’s a dump, dirty, and dark. I’ve been told there were no bathrooms, and it is full of cops and security. Luckily for me, Stadion Maksimir really lived up to the hype. I made my first journey there on Tuesday to watch my beloved Dinamo Zagreb play in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. They … [Read more...] about Croatian Soccer Tyrant Imprisons Fans
HNL Week 3
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Results for July 26-29, 2013 RIJEKA 0-0 DINAMO ZAGREB For a fourth straight match, Dinamo Zagreb will leave Kantrida without a victory. The 8-time consecutive champions of the Croatian Prva Liga had to chop the points in a scoreless draw in Rijeka going into their Champions League third qualifying match against Sheriff Tiraspol on Tuesday, July 30th. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3
Croatians Around Europe: Summer Edition VI
By 16 CommentsIvo Karlović celebrates first title since 2010 SOCCER Dinamo Zagreb's Champions League qualification got off to a perfect start with a 5-0 win over Fola Esch. The return leg in Zagreb finished 1-0 in Dinamo's favor. Full Story Here: GNK Dinamo Zagreb 5 – 0 CS Fola Esch (Final) Croatia had three HNL teams in 2nd round Europa League qualification … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe: Summer Edition VI
HNL Week 2
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Results for July 19-22, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 0 NK ZADAR Dinamo Zagreb followed up their 5-0 Champions League qualifying win versus Fola Tuesday with another dominant performance in the Prva Liga Friday night against Zadar. However, just like the Fola match, the Croatian champions got off to a slow start, finishing the first half without a goal. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2
HNL Is Back! Week 1 Report
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Results for July 12-14, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 1 NK OSIJEK Dinamo Zagreb have started the new season right where they left off. The Croatian Champions are coming off of their eighth consecutive league title, and took care of the opening game of the season at Maksimir against NK Osijek with a score of 3-1. El Arbi Hillel Soudani made his HNL … [Read more...] about HNL Is Back! Week 1 Report
2nd qualifying round fixtures set
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We already knew who Dinamo Zagreb was going to face in the Champions League second qualifying round; being given a dream draw against Luxembourg champions CS Fola Esch. But Croatia's other three teams discovered their Europa League roads on Thursday. Croatian Cup winners Hajduk Split will face Macedonian side FK Turnovo to open up their Europa League season. … [Read more...] about 2nd qualifying round fixtures set
Halilović deal off, Jedvaj to Roma
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Just over a week ago, media in Croatia had reported an impending deal for 20M Euro from Tottenham for Alen Halilović and Tin Jedvaj. Early this morning, news came out of Italy stating that Jedvaj was completing a physical for Roma. With the news many turned to Tottenham to see what they were going to offer Halilović. Soon after the Jedvaj news, reports also came out the the … [Read more...] about Halilović deal off, Jedvaj to Roma
Dinamo Defeats Hajduk, Clinches Super Cup
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Current Croatian champions, Dinamo Zagreb and Croatian Cup champions Hajduk Split entered Maksimir in hopes of adding some new silverware to their already extensive collection of trophies. Saturday marked the annual Super Cup competition where the two champions face each other to determine who is the stronger side. Dinamo was determined to win another trophy after a … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeats Hajduk, Clinches Super Cup
