A busy week in the HNL has lead to little changes in the standings, but nonetheless provided spectators with several entertaining matches. Dinamo Zagreb faced NK Zadar at Stadium Stanovi last weekend and had to fight hard for a 1-0 victory away from home. Zadar is desperate in their efforts to stay in the Prva Liga, but Dinamo's Marko Pjaca dashed their hopes of … [Read more...] about HNL Update: Weeks 30 and 31
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Cup Final Set – Dinamo Zagreb vs. RNK Split
By 34 CommentsDinamo Zagreb is the team joining Split in the Cup finals after defeating HNK Rijeka on an aggregate score of 2-1. Today's match between the two teams at Kantrida ended in a scoreless draw, but Dinamo came out the winner as they won 2-1 at Maksimir in the first leg. Rijeka will certainly feel slightly cheated though after what looked to be a good goal was ruled … [Read more...] about Cup Final Set – Dinamo Zagreb vs. RNK Split
Mandžukić, Subašić Crash Out Of Champions League
By 62 CommentsThe Champions League semifinals are upon us. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona are in. Luka Modrić is out (injury). But Wednesday night puts the other two Croatian nationals in action in extremely tight matches. 'Super' Mario Mandžukić will look for revenge on city rivals Real Madrid after being bloodied and beaten in their scoreless first leg match last week. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Subašić Crash Out Of Champions League
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29
By 6 CommentsDinamo Zagreb took on a tough but battered NK Lokomotiva at Kranjčevićeva on Friday and came out with a close 2-1 win. The Zagreb Derby began with Dinamo dominating in possession as well as scoring chances, but the stingy defense of Lokomotiva kept the Dinamo attack in check but showed little offense of their own. The Lokosi attack relied heavily on the counter … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29
Mandžukić Mauled In Madrid Derby
By 47 CommentsEmotions ran high Tuesday night in Madrid as the city's two football clubs, Real and Atletico, met at the Estadio Vicente Calderdon in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash. And it was a night to forget for Croatian star striker Mario Mandžukić, as he nearly drew two automatic red cards from Real Madrid players. Mandza finished all 90 minutes of … [Read more...] about Mandžukić Mauled In Madrid Derby
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 28
By 12 CommentsDinamo Zagreb may have been disappointed with the 0-0 draw to Slaven Belupo in front of over 2,000 fans in Koprivnica on Sunday, but the Pharmacists and fans were surely pleased with the result. Both teams opened the match quickly, but both goalkeepers were there to make the saves for both teams. Dominik Picak is particularly to blame for the scoreless match after … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 28
Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*
By 108 CommentsSPAIN Ivan Rakitić will be disappointed in his first return to the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán since last summer's transfer to Barcelona as his side blew a two-goal lead versus Sevilla. The former Sevilla captain played 90 minutes in a 2-2 draw against the Andalucian club, shrinking their lead to only two points ahead of Real Madrid atop the La Liga table. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*
Croatian Cup Semifinals Leg 1
By 5 CommentsThe semifinals of the Croatian Cup featured two close matches today as the first leg of the tie wrapped up this afternoon. Dinamo welcomed Rijeka to Maksimir for a rematch after their league match on Saturday. Today’s contest started much the same as Saturday’s with Rijeka scoring early to go up 1-0. Marko Lescovic found the back of the net in the sixth minute and … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Semifinals Leg 1
Croatia vs Italy set in an empty stadium
By 216 CommentsThis week, Croatian fans were delighted to hear that the Euro 2016 qualifying match between Croatia and Italy had been moved to Split. Some fans proclaimed that Mamic and the federation finally realized that Maksimir was a piece of junk, while others said that it was just a move to quell supporters in Split who were tired of how the federation was being run. What we should have … [Read more...] about Croatia vs Italy set in an empty stadium










