NK Rijeka remain hot, winning their Europa League third qualifying first leg match against Zilina 2-1 Thursday night from Kantrida. Former Hajduk player, Anas Sharbini, got Rijeka on the board early, scoring in just the third minute of play against the Slovakian club. After poor defense from Zilina, Sharbini took the ball on the left side of the box and sent a curled shot just … [Read more...] about Rijeka win 2-1, Hajduk see red in loss
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Rukavina goal earns Dinamo win at the death
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It looked as if Dinamo and Sheriff would end Tuesday night's match at Maksimir in a scoreless draw, but substitute Ante Rukavina would score in the 89th minute to give Dinamo Zagreb a 1-0 win in their first leg Champions League third qualifying round match. The former Hajduk and Panathinaikos striker would perfectly head the ball into the lower corner of the net off a cross … [Read more...] about Rukavina goal earns Dinamo win at the death
HNL Week 3
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Results for July 26-29, 2013 RIJEKA 0-0 DINAMO ZAGREB For a fourth straight match, Dinamo Zagreb will leave Kantrida without a victory. The 8-time consecutive champions of the Croatian Prva Liga had to chop the points in a scoreless draw in Rijeka going into their Champions League third qualifying match against Sheriff Tiraspol on Tuesday, July 30th. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3
2013-14 Fantasy Premiership is here!
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The 2013-14 English Premier League season is right around the corner with matches beginning Saturday, August 17th. That means another CroatianSports.com Fantasy group is ready to get underway. Please join as it makes the season competitive and is most importantly FREE! The banner will remain on the right side of the website throughout the season for everyone to sign into. You … [Read more...] about 2013-14 Fantasy Premiership is here!
Hajduk, Rijeka through, Loko fall short
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Mijo Caktaš' 60th minute goal Thursday night was good enough for a 1-1 draw against Turnovo in Macedonia, earning Hajduk Split a spot in the third qualifying round with a 3-2 aggregate score. Caktaš dribbled the ball through multiple Turnovo players and fired from 10 yards out for the opening goal. Hajduk would concede late to make the game interesting in the waning minutes … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Rijeka through, Loko fall short
Hajduk, Dinamo in North America
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CroatianTimes.com has reported that a group out of New Jersey, Garden State Croatia FC, is conducting a poll for Croatians who live in North America and Australia/New Zealand to gauge interest from fans on a possible Hajduk Split/Dinamo Zagreb tour. It doesn't appear that anything is set in stone, regarding matches and dates, but GSCFC is looking for numbers to see if it would … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Dinamo in North America
Croatians Around Europe: Summer Edition VI
By 16 CommentsIvo Karlović celebrates first title since 2010 SOCCER Dinamo Zagreb's Champions League qualification got off to a perfect start with a 5-0 win over Fola Esch. The return leg in Zagreb finished 1-0 in Dinamo's favor. Full Story Here: GNK Dinamo Zagreb 5 – 0 CS Fola Esch (Final) Croatia had three HNL teams in 2nd round Europa League qualification … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe: Summer Edition VI
Dinamo Zagreb cruise vs. Fola, Sheriff next
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Already five goals up from the first leg in Luxembourg, GNK Dinamo Zagreb completed the formality of securing their place in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round with a 1-0 win over CS Fola Esch Tuesday night. Knowing that the match would be more of a training exercise than anything else, Dinamo only attempted four shots on goal before Andrej … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb cruise vs. Fola, Sheriff next
HNL Week 2
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Results for July 19-22, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 0 NK ZADAR Dinamo Zagreb followed up their 5-0 Champions League qualifying win versus Fola Tuesday with another dominant performance in the Prva Liga Friday night against Zadar. However, just like the Fola match, the Croatian champions got off to a slow start, finishing the first half without a goal. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2
