Photo: theTimes.co.uk Darijo Srna and Shakhtar Donetsk are through to the Champions League knockout round; but at what cost? With Danish champions Nordsjaelland up 1-0 in the 26th minute, play was whistled down due to an injury at midfield. Common fair play protocol calls for the team defending at the time of the foul to kick the ball back to the opposing club's goalie … [Read more...] about Fair or foul from Shakhtar?
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Croatians Around Europe *XI*
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Germany Photo: index.hr Bayern Munich looked uninterested on Saturday in a 1-1 draw at Nurnberg. The Bavarian Giants look to have Valencia and Champions League on their minds and didn't give their usual effort at Stadion Nürnberg. "Super" Mario Mandžukić started and played 77 minutes in the draw. The Croatian international scored another Ivica Olić-like goal in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
HNL Week 16
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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
Perišić done in Dortmund?
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Photo: 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
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Photo: 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
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Results 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
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It 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
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There'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
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Results 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
