Written by Ante Baričević Dinamo Zagreb will have the opportunity to take a giant step closer to knocking on the doors of Europe when they face Belgian side Club Brugge at Maksimir in Zagreb. The Purgeri have not been able to “hibernate” in Europe for over forty years. A win tomorrow would almost surely guarantee this. Dinamo bounces back to victory lane after a … [Read more...] about ONE SMALL GOAL FOR DINAMO, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR CROATIAN SOCCER
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HAJDUK LOOKING TO SCORE IN RUSSIA
By 13 CommentsHajduk hoping to claim at least one point in Russia, Zenit fans target Torcida Photo: Slobodna Dalmacija; Hajduk fans arrive in St. Petersburg today Hajduk Split hope to steal a valuable point today as they play the first of two back-to-back games against heavily favoured Russian side Zenit St. Petersburg. Zenit leads UEFA Europa League Group G by virtue of their 3-1 … [Read more...] about HAJDUK LOOKING TO SCORE IN RUSSIA
10TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 10 CommentsHere are the results for Oct 2-3... Dinamo Zagreb [ 4-0 ] NK Istra 1961 SAMMIR AND BEĆIRAJ CELEBRATE THE WIN Goals by Jakub Sylvestr, Fatos Bećiraj and a double from Sammir helped Dinamo Zagreb gain top spot in the Croatian Prva Liga with an easy 4-0 win over Istra. Although they started off slow in the Croatian first division this year, it looks as … [Read more...] about 10TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
HAJDUK 1 ANDERLECHT 0
By 9 CommentsPhoto: Joško Ponos; Hajduk hero, Ante Vukušić Hajduk alive and well in Group G after Vukušić strike secures 1-0 win Ante Vukušić’s goal deep into extra time gave Hajduk a thrilling 1-0 victory over Belgian side RSC Anderlecht today, giving the “bijeli” their first three points in Europa League group play. A quick pass from Marin Ljubičić sent Vukušić in all alone against … [Read more...] about HAJDUK 1 ANDERLECHT 0
THE BLUE LIONS MARCH INTO GREECE
By 16 CommentsWritten by Ante Baričević After an improbable win against a relatively depleted Villarreal team, Dinamo Zagreb will face Greek side PAOK FC today at Toumbas Stadium in Thessaloniki. Dinamo now sit atop the group after one game and could very well leave Greece with a victory and three points. Dinamo’s newest addition to the team, coach Vahid Halilhodžić—nicknamed Vaha—has … [Read more...] about THE BLUE LIONS MARCH INTO GREECE
HAJDUK HOPING HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
By 18 CommentsHajduk hope to kickstart their Europa League campaign today as they host Belgian’s RSC Anderlecht. The match comes 16 years after Hajduk, featuring legends Milan Rapaić and Aljoša Asanović, used their home-field advantage to defeat the 30-time Belgian champions 2-1 in a Champions League tilt. Both teams lost their Group G openers two weeks ago – Hajduk fell 3-1 to AEK in … [Read more...] about HAJDUK HOPING HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
BREAKING NEWS: MAMIĆ OUT
By 12 CommentsMAKSIMIR NO LONGER MAMIĆ' CUCKOO'S NESTCSR's Dinamo contact in Zagreb has just reported that Zdravko Mamić will be out as general manager sometime this week and that his reign at Dinamo Zagreb is officially over. This is NOT 100% confirmed and CSR is looking into all details at the moment. Keep an eye out for news to break early Monday in Croatia. We will update this post as … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: MAMIĆ OUT
CROATIAN MESSI GETS THE CALL
By 25 CommentsMateo Kovačić, a 16 year old Croatian prodigy, will be included in Dinamo Zagreb's first team according to head coach Vahid Halilhodžić. With prior interest from Inter Milan, Stuttgart, Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich, Kovačić is considered Croatia's future Messi. The recruitment for Koavčić was so heated that these clubs were offering his parents money, jobs and houses just … [Read more...] about CROATIAN MESSI GETS THE CALL
**FAN ZONE** POLJUD (SPLIT,HR)
By 37 CommentsSTANDUPCROATIA.COM REPORTING FROM POLJUD Dear CSR Nation: Branimir and I were lucky enough to get our flight and ticket paid for by CSR.com to do a match report for the historic Dinamo vs Hajduk derby. The Atmosphere was Electric, Passionate and Real to say the least.During the announcement of Hajduk's team roster, the fans screamed at the top of their lungs and during … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** POLJUD (SPLIT,HR)
