Believe it or not, HNK Cibalia pulled off one of the most unlikely efforts to stave off relegation. After spending an upwards of 15 weeks in last place, and as recently as May 2 lagging behind Split by five points, the club not only ought their way above Split - finishing three points ahead - but also held off HNK Gorica with ease in the promotion/relegation … [Read more...] about Cibalia Secures Safety, 2017 Attendance Figures
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HNL Weeks 32 and 33: Rijeka Suffers First Loss, Remains on Top
By Leave a CommentRijeka suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of NK Lokomotiva on Saturday, May 6 at Kranjceviceva. The 1-0 loss was also the first tie Rijeka was held scoreless since November 2016 against Slaven Belupo. This was the first loss suffered by Rijeka since Slaven Belupo defeated them 3-0 on April 4, 2016. Rijeka bounced right back this past … [Read more...] about HNL Weeks 32 and 33: Rijeka Suffers First Loss, Remains on Top
The End Of An Era? Dinamo Downed Again, Rijeka Increase Lead
By 32 CommentsAnother shocking blow to Dinamo’s title hopes have furthered them from the top. The Cubs have already defied the odds, New England are champs, but now I may have brought a daughter into this world where Dinamo are not crowned kings of Croatia? Didn't think it could get THAT bad. But hey, at least the Pens may repeat! Dinamo found themselves on the wrong side of … [Read more...] about The End Of An Era? Dinamo Downed Again, Rijeka Increase Lead
HNL Week 14
By Leave a CommentFor the fourth time in the last five meetings, Dinamo Zagreb has defeated Inter Zaprešić with the score of 1-0. Ante Čorić scored the game’s only goal in the ninth minute and his second of the season. Čorić will also be part Ante Čaćić’s squad to face Northern Ireland and Iceland in November. Čorić’s goal came from a clever free kick that let the Inter defense … [Read more...] about HNL Week 14
HNL Week 8 – Dinamo Falls to Osijek
By 13 CommentsIf you didn't think NK Osijek was the real deal this year, here's some more proof. The club - one of only four HNL clubs that has never been relegated - has pumped considerable money into being contenders this year and so far, it has payed off. Osijek knocked off the champions in a 1-0 match at Maksimir on Saturday for the first time since September of 2000, which … [Read more...] about HNL Week 8 – Dinamo Falls to Osijek
HNL Week Six
By 4 CommentsDinamo Zagreb squeaked a win out on Friday to kick off the sixth match w eek of the HNL against RNK Split at Maksimir, only three days after drawing 1-1 against Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League playoff round. The lone goal of the match came in the 62nd minute from Domagoj Antolić, who scored on a rebound coming off a great effort from Ante Čorić. Ante Čorić has … [Read more...] about HNL Week Six
HNL Week 5: Is Osijek For Real?
By 2 CommentsAnother routine win for Dinamo puts them back on top of the table after Junior Fernandes and Soudani each knotted goals for the Modri. The 2-1 win on Saturday came on the heels of a massive victory over Hajduk at Poljud on Wednesday. Two goals from Marko Rog and two from Junior Fernandes solidified a 4-0 thrashing of Hajduk by Dinamo. Dinamo took that momentum back to … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: Is Osijek For Real?
HNL Week Three – Cibalia and Inter draw in six-goal thriller
By 14 Comments90 minutes of scoreless action ended in a 1-1 draw for Dinamo Zagreb and Slaven Belupo on Friday after each team scored a stoppage-time goal. The match at Maksimir saw a stale mate perpetuated by Slaven’s tactics of putting 10 men on defense and trying quick counter attacks that proved unsuccessful for the the majority of the match. Dinamo knocked on the door with … [Read more...] about HNL Week Three – Cibalia and Inter draw in six-goal thriller
HNL Week 26: Remembering Hrvoje Ćustić
By 14 CommentsResults for April 5- 7, 2013 NK ZAGREB 0 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo Zagreb payed a visit to Kranjčevičeva street on Friday to face their neighbors NK Zagreb. The last time these two teams faced each other at the Poet’s home ended in a surprising defeat of Dinamo. The bad news for Zagreb was that, the scorer of the winning goal in their last victory over Dinamo and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 26: Remembering Hrvoje Ćustić