Photo: Igor Kralj/Pixsell DINAMO CLINCH CL GROUP STAGE SPOT Everything looked under control after ending the first half scoreless in Sweden; then it all started to unravel for Dinamo Zagreb. With the game 0-0 in the 51st minute, Šime Vrsaljko was sent off with a straight red after a silly and immature stomp on a Malmo player, who was actually trying to kick the … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: DINAMO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BOUND!
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5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 16 CommentsHere are the results for August 19-21... Hajduk Split [ 4-0 ] Zagreb Photo: Sportske Novosti Hajduk celebrate a 4-0 win over NK Zagreb Sunday night Hajduk Split held serve with their Croatian rivals and current undefeated leaders of the Prva Liga, Dinamo Zagreb, with a 4-0 win over NK Zagreb Sunday night from Poljud. Hajduk hit the … [Read more...] about 5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
BORUT ŠIPS TALKS DINAMO ZAGREB
By 10 CommentsBORUT ŠIPS W/ BRANIMIR KVARTUČ FROM ZAGREB Borut Šips is the Tportal reporter who got under Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić's skin back in December of 2010. All Šips asked Mamić was "if there was a conflict of interest with his son being an agent for the club while his father (Zdravko Mamić) ran daily operations." Mamić immediately blew up in front of the … [Read more...] about BORUT ŠIPS TALKS DINAMO ZAGREB
WILL CHELSEA BITE ON MODRIĆ?
By 11 CommentsGUARDIAN/MODRIĆ WAITING PATIENTLY FOR THE WORD The Tottenham-Chelsea chess match for Luka Modrić is nearing its final moves. After a Chelsea bid of £27 million was rejected by Tottenham at the end of July, Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck stated that the Croatian midfielder would no longer be pursued by the club. With the ball back in Tottenham's court, Soccernet has reported … [Read more...] about WILL CHELSEA BITE ON MODRIĆ?
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *II*
By 20 CommentsUkraine Kalinić scores in Dnipro debut, sees red Nikola Kalinić made his Dnipro debut in dramatic fashion Saturday as he came off the bench against Shakhtar Donetsk in the 59' with his side already down 3-0. Kalinić quickly picked up a yellow card in the 69' before heading home Dnipro's loan goal of the game in the 81st off a set piece. Two minutes later, … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *II*
LAST CALL FOR FANTASY!…
By 18 CommentsCOME THIS FALL...YOU'LL BE PLAYING REAL FANTASY FOOTBALL The 2011-12 English Premier League season kicks off this Saturday, August 13th. That means another CroatianSoccerReport Fantasy group is ready to get underway. In our sophomore season last year, we had over 120 players compete for the title. So far we have 89 players in the group but would like to add at least 11 more … [Read more...] about LAST CALL FOR FANTASY!…
CROATIA-IRELAND RECAP FROM ALPINE VILLAGE
By 23 CommentsTEAM CSR would like to thank the 20 Croatian fans that came out to Alpine Village Wednesday afternoon for the Croatia-Ireland friendly. It was a great showing for a midweek game and we hope to continue our presence at the Torrance, Ca-based German restaurant and bar. … [Read more...] about CROATIA-IRELAND RECAP FROM ALPINE VILLAGE
CROATIA PLAY SNOOZE-FEST IN IRELAND
By 144 CommentsDRAGO SOPTA/CROPIX: IT WAS A FRUSTRATING DAY FOR CROATIA IN IRELAND There's not much to say after that Croatia-Ireland friendly. Not much happened. The ball was kicked around and Croatia couldn't put any quality chances on frame. Ivan Perišić was left on the bench and Niko Kranjčar squandered two chances in front of the net. Ivica Olić is nowhere near top form and Darijo … [Read more...] about CROATIA PLAY SNOOZE-FEST IN IRELAND
3RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 15 CommentsHere are the results for Aug 5-7... Slaven Belupo [ 0-2 ] Dinamo Zagreb NET.hr/ Ante Rukavina's double sealed the win for Dinamo on Saturday Dinamo Zagreb kept their perfect record in the Prva Liga this season with a 2-0 away victory against Slaven Belupo on Saturday. All that was needed for the victory was a first half double from ante … [Read more...] about 3RD ROUND HNL RESULTS