Dinamo Zagreb broke their short losing streak on Sunday with a late game-winning goal from Junior Fernandes. Fernandes struck in the 82nd minute to give Dinamo the 1-0 lead that took them their first victory in three weeks. The 20-year-old Ivica Ivušić made his HNL debut with Istra in the match, getting the start in goal over veteran Vanja Ivešić. Ivusic faced … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16: The Poets find Victory
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Rakitić Out 1 Month
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Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitić left the field in the 18th minute Wednesday night in Barcelona's 3-0 Champions League win over BATE Borisov, ESPNFC has reported. It appears he tore a muscle in his right leg and will miss the rest of November. Lucky for the Croatian national team, they will not need to play a November playoff and will not need the services of Rakitić this month. … [Read more...] about Rakitić Out 1 Month
Dinamo Implode In Athens, Lose 2-1
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Dinamo Zagreb received a devastating blow in the 90th minute in Piraus as they lose 2-1 to the Greek Champions. Filipe Pardo, a second-half substitute, scored two goals in under 30 minutes after his team was down 1-0 to the Modri. Pardo came on in the 65th minute and immediately made an impact with a goal after seeing the pitch for only 30 seconds. The … [Read more...] about Dinamo Implode In Athens, Lose 2-1
Dinamo on Losing Streak While Rijeka are on Top
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Dinamo Zagreb suffered their first consecutive loss since September of 2008. After a late game-winning goal from Anas Sharbini last week ended Dinamo’s 50-game unbeaten streak that has lasted since May 10, 2014, RNK Split beat the Croatian giants with a score of 1-0 on Friday in Split. Peter Franjić was the hero who took Dinamo down and left them in third place, … [Read more...] about Dinamo on Losing Streak While Rijeka are on Top
Mladi Vatreni Down zie Germans
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Alright, I'll be the first one to admit that covering U-17 soccer is a bit ridiculous. Sure, these kids are the future of Croatian soccer, but at the same time, only one or two of these guys (historically speaking) is going to become a force for the senior side. And this is basically Croatia's high school team we're talking about. Nonetheless, no matter what age … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Down zie Germans
Croatians Around Europe *IX*
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ENGLAND It hasn't been about the Croatian players in the Premiership this season, rather the Croatian coach. Former Croatia manager Slaven Bilić slayed yet another English giant this weekend in Jose Mourniho's Chelsea. West Ham defeated last year's Premier League champions 2-1 at Upton Park after both manager Jose Mourinho and Nemanja Matic were sent … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*
Heartbreak at Maksimir
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A devastating loss for Dinamo came after after 90 minutes of hard a fought match against Greek champions, Olympiakos. The Modri saw the bulk of possession in the first half and ended the first 45 minutes on par with their opponents on the scoreboard, but a seemingly impossible goal in the 79th minute by Brown Ideye countered their efforts for even a draw at the … [Read more...] about Heartbreak at Maksimir
HNL Week 13
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Gabrijel Boban shocked Dinamo Zagreb on Friday evening when he scored the opening goal of the match in the first 17 seconds. Zagreb showed no fear against the mighty Dinamo and it paid off at first. Through their wide open play, they created several chances - chances that maybe should have been finished off with a goal. But their open play also gave Dinamo the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 13
Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
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FRANCE Mario Pasalic netted his 1st league goal of the season for Monaco in their 1-1 Friday draw with Lyon. Pasalic got on the end of a corner in the 39th minute and headed home the match's opening goal. The Chelsea loanee and Danijel Subasic both played the full 90 minutes. Subasic made 5 saves and was not at fault for the goal. Monaco are tied for eighth in Ligue … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
