Reigning Croatian champions NK Dinamo Zagreb had their three point UEFA Europa League deduction replaced with a €75,000 fine as well as a three-year suspended ban from European competition. One more strike (i.e., supporter disturbance) will put the 3-year ban into effect. The initial three-point deduction by UEFA stemmed from crowd disturbances by Dinamo Zagreb fans during … [Read more...] about DINAMO RECEIVES FINE AND 3-YEAR SUSPENDED BAN
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EURO 2012 QUALIFYING SEEDS ANNOUNCED
By 16 CommentsThe Euro 2012 seedings were announced earlier today with Croatia grabbing a Pot 1 allocation, ensuring that the Vatreni would not play Europe's elite on their way to the Championship: Spain, Germany, Holland, Italy, England, Portugal, France, or Russia. The toughest teams Croatia would have to face out of Pot 2 would both be emotional conflicts with Serbia or Turkey; should the … [Read more...] about EURO 2012 QUALIFYING SEEDS ANNOUNCED
CROATIAN LEAGUE TAKES OBSCURE TWIST
By 11 CommentsAHMAD SHARBINI SLICING A SHOT Written by dinamofan:), CSR HNL correspondent With winter break quickly approaching the Croatian Championship, it appears that the usual changes that take place during midseason hiatus are already in motion. Speculation is rife in Croatia that Hajduk Split may be looking to part ways with coach Edy Reja in favor of current NK Zagreb … [Read more...] about CROATIAN LEAGUE TAKES OBSCURE TWIST
14TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 11 CommentsWritten by dinamofan:), CSR HNL correspondent The 2009-10 HNL season has been more confusing than the current Dodger Divorce (stickball alert) going on in Los Angeles between soon-to-be divorced Dodgers owners Frank and Jamie McCourt. Dinamo Zagreb don't drop a point to start the season and then draw Zadar and lose to a bipolar Hajduk side in Split. Ermin Zec and Šibenik … [Read more...] about 14TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
DINAMO ZAGREB FALL 2-0 TO AJAX
By 3 CommentsPHOTO: nk-dinamo.hr Written by dinamofan:), CSR HNL correspondent Dinamo Zagreb's hopes of involvement in the latter stages of Europa Liga were dealt a severe blow tonight as they succumbed to defeat against Ajax. Due to heavy UEFA sanctions, the match was played in a crowd-less Maksimir Stadium. Dinamo were also weakened by losing key striker Mario Mandžukić due to … [Read more...] about DINAMO ZAGREB FALL 2-0 TO AJAX
TROUBLE BREWING AT HAJDUK
By 30 CommentsWritten by dinamofan:), CSR HNL correspondent With 12 games played in the Prva Liga season thus far, Hajduk Split sit in tenth place and have just 15 points with four wins and five defeats. So what is wrong with the runners up of last season's Croatian Championship? Although Hajduk sold two key players in the summer, Nikola Kalinić and Drago Gabrić, the remainder of last … [Read more...] about TROUBLE BREWING AT HAJDUK
11TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 7 CommentsWritten by dinamofan:), CSR HNL correspondent Here are the results for Oct. 16-18... Hajduk Split [0 - 1] HNK Šibenik ZEC STUNS HAJDUK AT THE POLJUD Šibenik moved up to third place on Sunday night after defeating Hajduk Split 1-0 at the Poljud. Ermin Zec further enhanced his reputation when he fired home after Alispahić found him free in the … [Read more...] about 11TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
10TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 34 CommentsWritten by dinamofan:), CSR HNL correspondent Here are the results for Oct. 2-4... Dinamo Zagreb [2 - 1] Varteks Varaždin Dinamo went into Sunday's televized match with Varteks in good spirits following their midweek win in the Europa Liga. Krunoslav Jurčić saw fit to rest Robert Kovač, Leandro Cufre, Ilija Sivonjić and Pedro Morales while giving … [Read more...] about 10TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
DINAMO EMBARRASS TIMISOARA
By 26 CommentsWritten by dinamofan, CSR HNL correspondent Timisoara 0 Dinamo 3 Dinamo Zagreb got their Europa Liga campaign up and running after a comfortable 3-0 win over a poor looking Timisoara side. The Romanian club gave Dinamo a strong foot hold in the game due to poor passing allowing Milan Badelj to govern the midfield. Badelj opened the scoring on eight minutes when he … [Read more...] about DINAMO EMBARRASS TIMISOARA