Dinamo Zagreb pulled off a dramatic win against Hajduk Split on Saturday with a close score of 2-1. The last time these two teams met at Maksimir, Dinamo struck five goals in a landslide victory, but Hajduk has been a difficult opponent in the HNL this season and kept the match close. The contest was overwhelmed by a foggy evening in Zagreb that made watching … [Read more...] about HNL Week 19
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Champions League Wraps Up
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The Champions League group stage concludes this week with games Tuesday and Wednesday. There wasn't much of a surprise with which teams would go through to the knockout stages , minus Manchester United, however, our very own Dinamo Zagreb lit up Twitter opening night when the Croatian champs defeated Arsenal 2-1. But the Modri couldn't do damage against Olympiakos, losing both … [Read more...] about Champions League Wraps Up
HNL Week 18
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Another addition of the Gradski Derbi is in the books after Dinamo finished off the match week with a 3-1 victory over NK Lokomotiva at Maksimir on Sunday. Over 1,000 fans embraced the chilly 40-degree weather to catch an entertaining match between the two Zagreb locals. Marko Rog has been playing with exceptional ability lately and started the match off with an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18
Šimunić Defends “Za Dom Spremni”
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Former Croatia international Josip Šimunić, who was capped 103 times for the Vatreni, ended his North American tour this weekend in San Pedro and Los Angeles, as he screened his documentary "Moja Voljena Hrvatska." The documentary follows Šimunić's life in soccer from his native Australian upbringing to playing for the Croatian national team, before his international career was … [Read more...] about Šimunić Defends “Za Dom Spremni”
HNL Week 17
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HNL action returned over the weekend after the international break and started with a 2-1 win for Dinamo Zagreb over Slaven Belupo in Koprivnica on Friday. Slaven held the Modri scoreless for the first half and scored one goal themselves in the 40th minute. Mate Delić slipped a shot passed Eduardo who came out to play the ball as Delić approached him on a … [Read more...] about HNL Week 17
Šimunić: Moja Voljena Hrvatska
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Former Croatia center-back Josip 'Joe' Šimunić is currently on an 7-city North American tour promoting and premiering a documentary film called "Moja Voljena Hrvatska" about his life leading up to his moment of infamy, which got him suspended from the World Cup in Brazil and ended his international soccer career. Šimunić will finish his tour this weekend … [Read more...] about Šimunić: Moja Voljena Hrvatska
Croatians Around Europe *XII*
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SPAIN It was supposed to be a great El Clasico. Barcelona were up three points on Spanish rivals Real Madrid. The game was in Madrid. Messi was coming back from injury. But instead of a great game, Barcelona humiliated Real Madrid in their own house; with Messi on the bench. Both Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić got the start for their respective clubs but it … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
Euro 2016 Draw Set
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Our favorite time of the year, well every two years that is, is finally here. It's time to pick the groups! On December 12th in Paris, the Euro 2016 groups will be set. Last time Croatia was a part of this, we were drawn to open up the 2014 World Cup against hosts Brazil. And although this draw may not have the same fireworks, Croatia can potentially be … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Draw Set
Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić Score Late In 2nd, Croatia Win 3-1
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Croatia take on Russia Tuesday morning (North American time) in their last match of 2015; a year that saw nothing short of ridiculousness for our beloved Vatreni. We saw Croatia: -start the qualifying campaign undefeated and in complete control of an automatic Euro 2016 berth -have their home match with Italy moved from Zagreb to Split only to … [Read more...] about Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić Score Late In 2nd, Croatia Win 3-1
