The soccer gods were resting their heads in Split this weekend. Hajduk Split not only took all tree points from Dinamo at Poljud, but they did it in front of a sold out crowd and held the current Croatian champions scoreless in the process. Some say Dinamo was tired from their recent match against Rosenberg, and others say they were mentally checked out … [Read more...] about HNL Week 7: Hajduk on Top
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@LAVatreni Head North To Canada To Cover Turnir56
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Petar Repar, Johnny Cvjetković and Nick Cvjetković of LAVatreni headed north this past weekend to cover the 56th Annual Croatian Soccer Tournament of Canada & USA in Norval, Ontario, Canada for CroatianSports.com. Thank you to Hrvatski Nacionalni Nogometni Savez Kanade i SAD for hosting such a fantastic event and having us for a second straight year. Take a look at … [Read more...] about @LAVatreni Head North To Canada To Cover Turnir56
Croatians Around Europe *III*
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In his first start for Bayern Munich, Ivan Perišić scored off a header and assisted Benjamin Pavard in a 6-1 thumping of Mainz. Perišić played 67 minutes and scored off a back post header in the 54th minute. So far, so good for Perišić in Munich as he has been loaned out to the Bavarian giants on a season-long loan from Inter Milan. Bayern Munich currently sit in second place … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *III*
Dinamo Zagreb Draw Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk, Atalanta In Champions League
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Dinamo Zagreb received an extremely kind Champions League group stage draw Thursday night; being grouped with Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk and Atalanta. Dinamo will have zero chance to take any points off of City, however, they will be able to showcase their young talent in front of a team with deep pockets. It's good for business. Also good for business is … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Draw Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk, Atalanta In Champions League
Dinamo Are Headed To The Champions League!, 12.5% They Draw Red Star
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Dinamo Zagreb are headed back to the promised land: the Champions League Group stage! After a 2-0 win in Zagreb last week against Norwegian champions Rosenborg, Dinamo had a small scare Tuesday night as they conceded the first goal of the game inside 12 minutes. Rosenborg had a free man come down the backside of goal - and even though Dominik Livaković did his best … [Read more...] about Dinamo Are Headed To The Champions League!, 12.5% They Draw Red Star
HNL Week 6: Hajduk Miss Out on Top Spot
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The scheduled match between Dinamo Zagreb and HNK Rijeka was mutually postponed to December 18 as both clubs are facing off in massive European matches this week, which meant Hajduk Split had the opportunity to take three points at Osijek for a seat at the top of the table. Osijek had other plans and shut down the Hajduk attack, leaving the Bili scoreless on … [Read more...] about HNL Week 6: Hajduk Miss Out on Top Spot
Croatians Around Europe *II*
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Josip Brekalo was the star for Wolfsburg on Sunday in a 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin. With the game already 1-0 in the 82nd minute, Brekalo gathered the ball at midfield, dribbled down the pitch, got separation from his defender and slotted home a shot from 18 yards out. Minutes later, Brekalo got the assist on Wolfsburg's third goal sending a cross-field pass to Jerome … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *II*
Rijeka Give Up Early Lead, Lose 2-1 To Gent
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Rijeka started their night off right in Belgium after an onslaught of possession and mini-attacks from Gent in their 1st leg Europa League Playoff match. Although Gent was knocking on the door nearly the entire first half, Rijeka broke the deadlock in the 39th minute as Tibor Halilović banged in a low shot inside the far post to give Rijeka the lead going into … [Read more...] about Rijeka Give Up Early Lead, Lose 2-1 To Gent
Dinamo Handle Business In Zagreb, Defeat Rosenborg 2-0
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Dinamo Zagreb are headed to Europe! But will it be Europa League or the prestigious Champions League? Dinamo downed Norwegian champions Rosenborg 2-0 Wednesday night at Maksimir to put them 90 minutes away from the Champions League group stage. Bruno Petković banged in a penalty kick in the 8' and Mislav Oršić 'nutmegged' the keeper after a long run up the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Business In Zagreb, Defeat Rosenborg 2-0
