Dinamo Zagreb redeemed themselves yesterday after the embarrassing 1-1 draw to Fola Esch on home soil last week. The Modri rolled into Luxembourg on Wednesday, this time with a coach released from prison who could lead them to victory. Marko Pjaca scored a double to put Dinamo up 2-0 by the end of the first half, and Marko Rog scored his debut goal to finish the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in Champions League While Europa League Continues
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Champions League, Europa League Draws Complete
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The draws of the European tournaments have been set and clubs that hail from Croatia have faired very well and are expected to advance. Dinamo Zagreb was paired up with Luxembourg champions, CS Fola Esch. Dinamo last played the team in Champions League qualifiers two years ago and dominated the team with a 5-0 win. Dinamo will have first honors of … [Read more...] about Champions League, Europa League Draws Complete
Rijeka 3 – 0 Hajduk Split: The Tides Have Changed in the Jadranski Derby
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In the past 60 matches between Hajduk Split and Rijeka, Hajduk has won 27 times while 17 have ended in a draw. Hajduk has historically been among the cream-of-the-crop in not only the HNL, but in the Yugo first league as well, consistently winning titles over the likes of Dinamo Zagreb, Crvena Zvezda, and Partizan. But in recent days, Hajduk’s dominance has … [Read more...] about Rijeka 3 – 0 Hajduk Split: The Tides Have Changed in the Jadranski Derby
Kramarić Hat Trick earns Rijeka 1st EL win, Dinamo fall in Salzburg
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HNK Rijeka was the pride of Croatia today. Rijeka stepped up on the European stages and flexed their muscles against Dutch club, Feynoord, winning the match 3-1 thanks to three goals from Rijeka superstar, Andrej Kramarić. Kramarić has been on a tear this season, scoring goals every chance he gets. With his 14 goals in the HNL in only 12 matches, Kramarić … [Read more...] about Kramarić Hat Trick earns Rijeka 1st EL win, Dinamo fall in Salzburg
Rijeka Denied at the Death, Dinamo Fall in Close match in Glasgow
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The inability to finish was the name of the game in Dinamo’s 1-0 loss to Celtic in Glasgow today. It’s hard to say who was the better team as Celtic won the match, but Dinamo came inches from tying the game several times throughout the match, most notably with Eduardo Wilson’s attempt on target from 25 yards that struck the crossbar. Celtic started the match with … [Read more...] about Rijeka Denied at the Death, Dinamo Fall in Close match in Glasgow
Dinamo, Rijeka advance while Hajduk and Split Fall in Close Matches
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The HNL is sending two teams to the group stages of the Europa League this season after HNK Rijeka and Dinamo Zagreb both advance from the playoff round. Hajduk Split and RNK Split were both eliminated today after two very close matches to tough teams. Hajduk drew 0-0 to Ukraine's Dnipro after falling 2-1 last week in the first leg while RNK lost 1-0 to … [Read more...] about Dinamo, Rijeka advance while Hajduk and Split Fall in Close Matches
MaxTV Prva Liga Week Six – Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijkea Struggle
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Fans saw a Prva Liga triple whammy this weekend when all three of Croatia’s top teams ended the week without a win. Dinamo, Hajduk, and Rijeka all faced teams that sit in the lower half of the table, but were unable to pull off a win. This could be blamed on a busy scheduled for the clubs that involve the Europa League, but RNK Split, who has the same schedule, came … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week Six – Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijkea Struggle
Croatian Clubs for 3 for 3 on Thursday’s Playoffs – Hope Remains for All
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All three of Croatia's club teams came out with a positive result in today's first leg of the Europa League playoffs. Dinamo Zagreb earned an away win in Romania today thanks to two goals from Duje Cop and a stoppage-time goalazo from Paulo Machado. The Portuguese international took a free kick from 20 yards out and curled it in the near post for Dinamo's third … [Read more...] about Croatian Clubs for 3 for 3 on Thursday’s Playoffs – Hope Remains for All
Despite Valiant Effort, Hajduk Fall 2-1
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Hajduk Split played an honorable match in Ukraine today, but succumbed to a defeat to the Ukrainian league runners up. Hajduk held the lead for a short moment in the 47th minute when Tino-Sven Šušić put away the rebound from close range to put the Bili up 1-0, and got Hajduk the all-important away goal. But former Hajduk Split striker, Nikola Kalinić quickly answered … [Read more...] about Despite Valiant Effort, Hajduk Fall 2-1
