Things are heating up in the Prva Liga with Dinamo and Hajduk vying for the top spot while Rijeka and Osijek linger close by. Dinamo had an early scare in their match Friday in Zaprešić when they went down 1-0 in the eighth minute, but kept their composure and fought back to earn two goals to seal the victory. Both of Dinamo's goals came from Nigerian national Iyayi … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5
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HNL Week 5 – Underdogs Prevail
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It was an upsetting weekend for most, but not if you're a fan of the underdog. Dinamo Zagreb faced the toughest opponent of the week when travelling to the Garden City to take on Osijek. Osijek has already dropped one match this season but put up a strong fight against the unbeaten Dinamo side. Modri head coach Nenad Bjelica made some big changes in the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5 – Underdogs Prevail
HNL Week 3
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The status quo prevailed this weekend with all of the top four clubs earning convincing victories. The interesting connection being five out of six matches this weekend ended with final scores of 3-1. The exception being Hajduk's 3-0 victory over Lokomotiva. All winning clubs scored three goals this weekend, but only one team saw all three goals scored by one player. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3
HNL Weeks 1 and 2
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It was a brief hiatus, I know, but the Prva Liga has made its return not only for the season, but to CroatianSports as well. As expected, Dinamo is already on pace to clinch another Prva Liga title, but Hajduk, Osijek and Rijeka will all try to keep up with the current champions through the next 36 matches. Dinamo routinely took care of its younger … [Read more...] about HNL Weeks 1 and 2
IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
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The second half of the season is upon us and the race for second place is in a dead heat. Dinamo Zagreb sit at the top of the table with a 14 point lead that was just increased with a 7-2 shellacking of NK Rudes at Maksimir on Friday, which included a hat trick by Mislav Orisic. Orisic scored three goals in seven minutes to record the fastest hat trick in Dinamo's … [Read more...] about IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
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NK Osijek are dissapointed with themselves after falling victim to Rangers FC in the second round of Europa qualifying. Osijek traveled to Glasgow yesterday to play the second leg of the tie, entering the match with a 1-0 handicap. the match was wide open with Osijek pushing had for a tying goal but were unable to break through the Scotch defense. Rangers … [Read more...] about Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
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Dinamo Zagreb entered yesterday's return match against Israel's Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a five-goal aggregate lead. This lead was cut to three goals rather quickly when Hapoel scored twice before the half. With an almost-nervous feeling creeping up on the Modri, Mario Budimir and Izet Hajrović stepped up to even the score at two. This returned the dominating five-goal … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
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Some unexpected results kicked off (pun intended) the season, which started Friday featuring Dinamo Zagreb hosting NK Rudeš. The match featured the first goal of the season, which was credited to Sadegh Moharami of Dinamo, who unfortunately scored for the wrong team. The own goal led to an early Rudeš lead, which they successfully defended through 90 minutes. Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up
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The Croatian domination of the footballing world continues in style. Dinamo Zagreb displayed a different class of football against an unsuspecting Hapoel Beer-Sheva on Tuesday evening, who left Zagreb after a five-goal thumping. The second leg of the second leg of the Champions Leg qualifiers will take place on Tuesday, July 31 Goals scorers ranged from … [Read more...] about Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up
