Results for November 16-18, 2012 GNK DINAMO 5 - 0 NK ZADAR Dinamo struck back with a vengeance during their first meeting with Zadar since the club ejected the Croatian champions out of the national cup tournament in October. A five-goal flurry, initiated by 18-year-old Mateo Kovačić, dazzled the roughly 3,000 fans in attendance at … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16
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Perišić done in Dortmund?
By 17 CommentsPhoto: talksport.co.uk There may be trouble in Dortmund as Ivan Perišić and his agent have informed Borussia manager Jürgen Klopp that they are looking for a transfer out as soon as possible. The 23 year-old attacking midfielder has seen limited time coming off the bench for the reigning Bundesliga champions this year and wasn’t featured in Dortmund’s 3-1 win over Augsburg … [Read more...] about Perišić done in Dortmund?
Niko Kranjčar: New city, same story
By 55 CommentsPhoto: Dynamo Kiev Niko Kranjčar wanted out of Tottenham Hotspur. The 28 year-old Croatian midfielder rode the bench in North London the majority of the time during the tail end of his 3-year career with the club. His wish finally came true this past summer when Spurs sold him to Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev for £5.5million, locking in a 4-year contract. From London to … [Read more...] about Niko Kranjčar: New city, same story
HNL Report Week 15
By 54 CommentsResults for November 9-11, 2012 RNK SPLIT 1 - 0 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo was just another notch on the bedpost for Split this weekend as the Crveni get yet another win at home. Split have gone unbeaten at home in the last 16 of 17 matches, dating back to November of 2011 when they lost 3-0 to Dinamo. Youth Park has become a fortress to reckon with, … [Read more...] about HNL Report Week 15
Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
By 22 CommentsIt took until November, but Shakhtar have finally lost their first competitive match of the season; to reigning Champions League holders Chelsea FC at the death. Captain Darijo Srna led his undefeated Ukrainian champions into Stamford Bridge Wednesday night knowing that another victory against Chelsea would put them into the knockout stages of Europe's elite club competition. … [Read more...] about Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
No-chance Dinamo lose in Paris
By 70 CommentsThere's not much left to say. Another Champions League match for Dinamo. And another loss. This time is was at the hands of PSG in Paris, in a 4-0 defeat of the Croatian champions. Dinamo did not have much of a chance and did not fire one shot on target. Paris Saint-Germain, however, managed 16 shots, with seven being on frame. Dinamo now find themselves four games into a … [Read more...] about No-chance Dinamo lose in Paris
HNL Report Week 14
By 24 CommentsResults for November 2-4, 2012 GNK DINAMO 3 - 1 NK ISTRA 1961 The Modri were able to bounce back, despite the tension that is surrounding their club recently. Two goals by defender Domagoj Vida and one by Sammir secured a win and a little reassurance for the players and coach. “We need to know how to deal with unplanned failures, especially when they … [Read more...] about HNL Report Week 14
Croatians Around Europe *IX*
By 27 CommentsSPAIN Luka Modric recieved his 3rd consecutive La Liga start and scored his first goal for Real Madrid in stoppage time of their 4-0 victory over Real Zaragoza. In the 93rd minute the ball deflected out of the box and found Luka who finished impressively with his left foot. Modric had 4 shots and also picked up his third yellow card in his last four appearances. Luka … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*
Milan Badelj: The next big thing for Croatia?
By 36 CommentsPhoto: Eurosport Milan Badelj is quickly becoming Croatia's first choice for defensive midfielder. Not since the days of Niko Kovač has Croatia had a rock in the middle of the pitch who can be physical while distributing the ball across the field. The 23 year-old former Dinamo Zagreb captain was sold to Bundesliga side Hamburger SV in the summer of 2012 after leading the … [Read more...] about Milan Badelj: The next big thing for Croatia?