In anything but surprising news, both UEFA Cup teams from Croatia will move onto the next round. Hajduk smashed Birkirkara in Malta, 3-0, with goals by Ivan Strinić (4'), Mladen Bartolović (45') and Senijad Ibričić (90'). Slaven Belupo mirrored Hajduk's efforts with a 4-0 win vs. Marsaxlokk FC with goals by Mario Bilen (25'), Kristijan Čaval (72') and a double by Bojan Vručina … [Read more...] about HAJDUK AND SLAVEN MOVE ONWARD
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DINAMO DOMINATE DOMŽALE
By Leave a CommentDinamo Zagreb and Domžale have a knack of meeting in the UEFA Champion's League 2nd qualifying round; and for the second straight year, Dinamo showed their superiority once again. Dinamo started off hot and only needed one half of soccer to get the away result they were looking for. Ivica Vrdoljak opened up the scoring with a goal in the 11th minute. Shortly after, … [Read more...] about DINAMO DOMINATE DOMŽALE
…AND THEY’RE OFF!!!
By Leave a CommentThe 2008-2009 Croatian Prva Liga season kicked off Sunday without a hitch. Newly promoted club, Croatia Sesvete, showed promise with a 1-1 draw versus NK Osijek in their first ever 1st League (Prva Liga) game. Sesvete will be playing their home games at Kamen Ingrad Stadium in Velika this season due to their usual stadium, Stadion SRC Sesvete, not meeting Croatian Prva Liga … [Read more...] about …AND THEY’RE OFF!!!
DINAMO CRUISES INTO NEXT ROUND
By 1 CommentFor the second consecutive season, Dinamo Zagreb will face off against Domžale (Slovenia) in the UEFA Champion's League 2nd qualifying round. Last year Dinamo easily dismissed the Slovenian champs 5-2 on aggregate. This year, they will of course be without phenom midfielder, Luka Modrić. Dinamo secured a spot in the 2nd qualifying round by holding Linfield to a 1-1 draw … [Read more...] about DINAMO CRUISES INTO NEXT ROUND
DINAMO FACE-OFF VS. LINFIELD AT MAKSIMIR
By Leave a CommentDinamo Zagreb play Linfield (Northern Ireland) today at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb in the return leg of their UEFA Champion's League 1st qualifying round affair. When the two teams clashed in Northern Ireland a week ago, Dinamo easily collected a 2-0 win with goals by Croatian international, Marijo Mandžukić, and Dino Drpić. Dinamo will qualify for the next round as long … [Read more...] about DINAMO FACE-OFF VS. LINFIELD AT MAKSIMIR
32ND ROUND HNL RESULTS
By Leave a CommentHere are the results for May 3rd... Međimurje [4 - 0] Inter Zaprešić NK Osijek [2 - 0] Varteks Varaždin NK Rijeka [2 - 0] Cibalia Vinkovci NK Zadar [0 - 2] HNK Šibenik Slaven Belupo [1 - 0] NK Zagreb Hajduk Split [1 - 1] Dinamo Zagreb … [Read more...] about 32ND ROUND HNL RESULTS
NEW UMBRO HAJDUK JERSEY
By 6 CommentsThe brand new Hajduk jersey for the 2009 season was just released to the public a few hours ago; and all I have to say is B-E-A-utiful! The jersey directly resembles the Glasgow Celtic jersey we have all associated with pride and tradition. I think everyone will be happy with Umbro on this one. The all new jersey is simple, effective, easily recognizable and most … [Read more...] about NEW UMBRO HAJDUK JERSEY
30TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By Leave a CommentHere are the results for April 26th... Cibalia Vinkovci[1-1]Inter Zaprešić Dinamo Zagreb[1-0]Slaven Belupo HNK Šibenik[1-0]NK Osijek NK Zagreb[0-0]NK Zadar Varteks Varaždin[3-2]Međimurje NK Rijeka[1-1]Hajduk Split … [Read more...] about 30TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
GOODBYE ZAGREB, HELLO LONDON!
By 1 CommentThe Sun has reported that Croatian 'golden boy' Luka Modrić has finally been transferred. Not to Newcastle United as originally expected; but to Tottenham for the price of £20million. A 5 year deal has been put in place and baring a last minute disaster, Modrić will be moving to London after Euro 2008 in June. After a cakewalk season at Dinamo, who clinched the Croatian … [Read more...] about GOODBYE ZAGREB, HELLO LONDON!