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Croatian clubs learn fate of Europa League playoffs

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All four of Croatia’s clubs learned their fate for the play off round of the UEFA Europa league today and have all been given the chance to advance to the group stage.   The stars aligned and were on Croatia’s side this morning as all four teams were given favorable draws.   GNK Dinamo Zagreb, who’s disappointing result against Danish champions, … [Read more...] about Croatian clubs learn fate of Europa League playoffs

Rnk through, Hajduk win big at Poljud

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Dinamo Zagreb already booked their spot in the Europa League playoff round after be ousted by Danish club Aalborg 2-1 (aggregate) in Champions League qualifying. On Thursday, the other three HNL clubs playing in Europe joined them. Hajduk Split defeated Kazakh club Shakhter Karagandy after a disastrous 4-2 first leg away defeat last week. Hajduk played in front of a … [Read more...] about Rnk through, Hajduk win big at Poljud

Rijeka keep up with Lyon, Dinamo done

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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

Rijeka lose 1-0 to Lyon, Dinamo earn first point in PSV stalemate

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Dinamo Zagreb is finally on the board! And it took a scoreless match against PSV Eindhoven Thursday night to do it. Although no goals were scored, Dinamo held ball possession for 51% of the match while firing off 11 shots on goal. The went for the win, which would have put them back in contention for a knockout round berth, but will have to settle for the lone point. Ademi, … [Read more...] about Rijeka lose 1-0 to Lyon, Dinamo earn first point in PSV stalemate

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

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