Dinamo Zagreb finished the first half of the season with a routine victory over Slaven Belupo. Even though Slaven has been on a surge since former Dinamo coach, Ante Čačić took over, Dinamo came out victors in the last match of 2014 with a score of 3-2. Marko Pjaca is coming off of his best match of his career after scoring three goals against Celtic FC earlier this week … [Read more...] about HNL Week 19 – Josip Simunic Leaves Dinamo, Winter Break Begins
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Tuesday Night Funnies: Champions League
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Who has it worse in Champions League this year? Falcao or Manchester City. Monaco were supposed to finish last in Champions League Group C. Instead, they scraped by (without star-studded striker Falcao) to win the group ONLY SCORING 4 GOALS in the process. That's just plain amazing in itself! Falcao transferred to Monaco in the summer of 2013 from Atletico … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Champions League
Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
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SPAIN It was a strange week in Spain as both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid dropped points, with Real Madrid winning on Friday. Mario Mandžukić got the start for Atletico Madrid on Sunday and played the entire match, but could not capitalize on eight Atletico corner kicks. The reigning La Liga champions only managed two shots on goal as Villareal's Luciano … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
Rijeka fall short of Europa League dream
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Andrej Kramarić and Rijeka were unable to play the Cinderella role once again as they bow out of Europa League after a respectable 1-0 defeat to reigning champs Sevilla Thursday night. Rijeka's only blemish came in the 20th minute when they let Denis Suarez slither through their defense for the game's lone goal. Rijeka finished the game with four shots on goal and one … [Read more...] about Rijeka fall short of Europa League dream
Dinamo defeat Celtic 4-3 behind Pjaca hat trick
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Dinamo Zagreb took revenge on Celtic FC Thursday night after a 1-0 defeat in Scotland two months ago. Dinamo won 4-3 behind a Pjaca hat trick in a Europa League group closing match which meant little to nothing as the group winners were already determined. Dinamo Zagreb will once again bow out of Europe before the new year, but at least going out on a high note this time … [Read more...] about Dinamo defeat Celtic 4-3 behind Pjaca hat trick
HNL Week 18: Lokomotiva win Mud Bowl 2014
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The match between Dinamo and Rijkea was supposed to be one of the marquee matches of the season, but what came as a surprise to some, Dinamo dominated the match over the second-place team and came out as winners with a score of 3-0. Rijeka has been playing some of their best football to date and were eager to challenge the Croatian champions in Zagreb, but failed to make … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18: Lokomotiva win Mud Bowl 2014
Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
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SPAIN The wonder kid that is Alen Halilović is living up to all the hype that accompanied him from his Dinamo Zagreb transfer to Barcelona earlier this year. 18 year-old Halilović plays for Barcelona B, which is the European giant's reserve squad in the Spanish 2nd division. After scoring a wonderful strike from outside the box only three weeks ago, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
What’s wrong with Champions League
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With the group stage of Champions League commencing next week, I wanted to share some revelations I had about Europe's greatest football tournament with you fine folks. Bottom line: It's dead. (well, until the quarterfinals at least) I pondered for weeks after the World Cup ended how this Croatia side could possibly bow out of the tournament in such weak … [Read more...] about What’s wrong with Champions League
MaxTV Prva Liga HNL Week 17
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Dinamo Zagreb easily skated their way to a big victory in Pula on Sunday when they faced NK Istra at Aldo Drosina. The Modri’s 4-0 victory started early with a goal from Marko Pjaca in the second minute. The goal came from a quick pass to Pjaca from Soudani, who scored a goal for himself in the 50th minute. Istra showed no real challenge to Dinamo and let … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga HNL Week 17
