Who would have thought that Rijeka would have more points than Dinamo Zagreb through the first four Europa League matches? Well, it happened Thursday night as Dinamo fell 2-0 to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands while Rijeka came back to draw Lyon 1-1 at Kantrida. It didn't start pretty for Rijeka as a complete blunder on defense following a Lyon corner kick led to the game's … [Read more...] about Rijeka keep up with Lyon, Dinamo done
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Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
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In Rijeka's first ever European home match, Leon Benko and company got Kantrida rocking early as he volleyed home a cross from eight yards out in the 10th minute of play to give Rijeka a 1-0 lead. However, it wouldn't last long against La Liga's Real Betis as a failed clearance attempt gave Cedric a second chance at goal in the 14th minute. From just outside the box, the Betis … [Read more...] about Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
Group Stage Opening Day proves tough for Croatian clubs
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It was a rough kickoff for Croatian teams in the Europa League group stages today, as both clubs, Dinamo Zagreb and HNK Rijeka, fell in their first group stage matches today. Dinamo were heavy favorites in their match that was played at Maksimir today against Ukraine’s FC Chornomorets Odesa. Just over 5,000 fans came to cheer on Dinamo, but watched them struggle in the … [Read more...] about Group Stage Opening Day proves tough for Croatian clubs
Dinamo draw PSV, Rijeka get Lyon and Betis
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After being dumped out of the Champions League playoff round by Austria Wien, Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb have been paired with PSV Eindhoven, Chornomorets and Ludogorets in the Europa League group stage. It's a favorable draw for Dinamo as they avoid a top European club such as Tottenham or Valencia, while having winnable games vs. Ukrainian club Chornomorets and … [Read more...] about Dinamo draw PSV, Rijeka get Lyon and Betis
Dinamo fall short of Vienna comeback
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----------------------------------------- Heartbreak for Zagreb took place in Vienna today in a tough match against Austria Wien. Austria went up two goals to none in the first leg in Zagreb last week, forcing Dinamo to push for an early first goal to get themselves back in the competition. All did not go as planned in the opening minutes of the … [Read more...] about Dinamo fall short of Vienna comeback
Dinamo fall to Vienna in First Leg of Play Off
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Dinamo fall on their home turf in the first leg of the play off round today to Austria Vienna with a score of 0-2. Despite a dominant first half, Dinamo was unable to score on any of their four attempts on target. Austria didn’t have a shot on goal until the second half. The two teams entered halftime scoreless. Dinamo looked to continue their first-half form, but … [Read more...] about Dinamo fall to Vienna in First Leg of Play Off
Dinamo Zagreb win Manchester United Premier Cup
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You can call him an arrogant bastard. A madman. Maybe even unsafe to be part of the general public. But in the end, Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić is running a tight ship in Croatia's capital. Not only has Dinamo won the past eight Prva Liga titles and are now on the verge of a third straight Champions League group stage berth, but Dinamo's U-15 team won the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb win Manchester United Premier Cup
Dinamo move onto Playoff Round with 3-0 win over Sheriff
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Dinamo had absolutely no trouble defeating Sheriff Tiraspol in the return leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League Wednesday night. The Moldovian club might have had some hopes of advancing after holding Dinamo to only a 1-0 win in Zagreb, but were dominated in front of their own fans at home. Goals from Junior Fernandes, Duje Cop and El Arbi … [Read more...] about Dinamo move onto Playoff Round with 3-0 win over Sheriff
Croatian Soccer Tyrant Imprisons Fans
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I’ve been told it smells like piss and weed. And I’ve been told it’s a dump, dirty, and dark. I’ve been told there were no bathrooms, and it is full of cops and security. Luckily for me, Stadion Maksimir really lived up to the hype. I made my first journey there on Tuesday to watch my beloved Dinamo Zagreb play in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. They … [Read more...] about Croatian Soccer Tyrant Imprisons Fans
