Dinamo Zagreb draw Slovenian champions, NK Maribor, to face in the play off round of the Champions League. Maribor has just recently won its nation’s double, taking their 10th Slovenian first league title and their seventh Slovenian Cup this past season. The club topped the league table, sitting 20 points ahead of the runner up. They are also one of three Slovenian clubs … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Slovenian Champions
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HNL REPORT (WEEK 3)
By 28 CommentsResults for August 3-5, 2012 NK ISTRA 1961 0 - 1 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Photo: Goran Sebelic / CROPIX Dinamo Zagreb continues to struggle offensively early in the season, but managed to take three points from their trip to Pula. Zagreb controlled much of the game and had several scoring opportunities, but failed to capitalize on any of them. The line … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT (WEEK 3)
HNL REPORT (WEEK 2)
By 13 CommentsResults for July 27-29, 2012 Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Cibalia Photo: Tomislav Kristo / CROPIX Domagoj Vida celebrates Dinamo gaol against Cibalia Dinamo Zagreb celebrated their Champions League qualifying win over Ludogorets with a 2-1 win over Cibalia at Maksimir on Saturday. The Croatian champions opened up the match strong and dominated the early … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT (WEEK 2)
Miracle at Maksimir
By 49 CommentsPhoto: Damir Krajac/Cropix Written by Colin O' Haravić Today marked redemption for Domagoj Vida and Dinamo Zagreb. After a blundering mistake by the 23 year-old defender in the first leg in Bulgaria that quite nearly cost them the game, Domagoj Vida scored the game winner for the modri in the 98th minute, sending them into the next qualifying round. “We fought … [Read more...] about Miracle at Maksimir
HNL REPORT (WEEK 1)
By 32 CommentsResults for July 20-22, 2012 Written by Dr. O'Haravić GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 1 NK INTER ZAPREŠIĆ Photo: Dinamo Inter Zaprešić shocked Dinamo Zagreb on Saturday's HNL opener by earning a 1-1 draw at Maksimir. 1,200 fans sat in awe as the reigning Croatian champions dropped points in their first match of the season. In the 2011/12 season, Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT (WEEK 1)
HNL Results Week 4
By Leave a CommentResults for October 10-12, 2012 DINAMO ZAGREB 4 - 2 RNK SPLIT Dinamo players walked off the field in shock after the first half, as they were down 2-0 to a formidable Split side after the first 45 minutes. They maintained their cool, though and fought back with character, scoring four unanswered goals in the second half. Split entered the game with … [Read more...] about HNL Results Week 4
Dinamo squeaks out a draw in Bulgaria
By 30 CommentsPhoto: Stoyan Georgiev Sammir(right) in action against PFC Ludogorec Written by Colin O'Haravić Late-game heroics by striker Ante Rukavina, earned GNK Dinamo Zagreb a tough 1-1 draw with Bulgarian champions, PFC Ludogorec. Rukavina’s goal stole away a seemingly sure and historic win from the European new comers in the 93rd minute in front of a crowd of 6,000 in … [Read more...] about Dinamo squeaks out a draw in Bulgaria
FIFA says Sammir can be Damir
By 133 CommentsPhoto: UEFA FIFA, the governing body for world football, has cleared Brazilian-born Dinamo Zagreb striker Jorge Sammir Cruz Campos to play for Croatia on the international stage. The 24 year-old moved to Croatia in 2006 at the age of 19 to play for Dinamo Zagreb on loan from Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense. He was later bought by the current Croatian champions and has … [Read more...] about FIFA says Sammir can be Damir
What’s In A Song?
By 19 CommentsScreenshot Four tamburaša await Dinamo in Zagreb after their loss Dinamo Zagreb returned to Croatia Wednesday night after a disappointing 4-0 Champions League loss to Ajax in Amsterdam. To their surprise, they weren't met by a mob of angry fans, rather a group of four tamburaša. As Dinamo entered the terminal in Zagreb, led by their fearless general manager Zdravko … [Read more...] about What’s In A Song?