Written by Branko "King Bronk" Tomasovic In light of the recent semi-final draw of the Champions league, allegations of impropriety in the conduct of this and past draws have been made by former UEFA soccer referee, turned Turkish media pundit, Ahmet Çakar. In an astounding demonstration on live Turkish television, Ahmet Çakar replicated both the Champions League and … [Read more...] about Luck of the draw?
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Another cold winter for Dinamo
By 105 CommentsThe Champions League/Europa League knockout round draw will be held Thursday, December 20th, and for another year running, Croatia's best hope, Dinamo Zagreb, will not take part. After the worst Champions League campaign in history during their 2011 run, Dinamo lost all six games and finished with a -19 goal differential. However, they made it back to the promised land again in … [Read more...] about Another cold winter for Dinamo
Kalinić, Livaja net in Europa League
By 34 CommentsBoth Nikola Kalinić and Ivan Strinić played the full 90 minutes for Dnipro Thursday night in their 3-2 come from behind victory versus AIK Stockholm. With Dnipro down early, Kalinić received a long down-field pass from Rotan in the 41st minute, took the ball down with a 360-degree trap and then slotted home for the equalizer. It was a well composed goal, one of only few for … [Read more...] about Kalinić, Livaja net in Europa League
Osijek Fall Apart, Slaven Belupo Crush in Europa League
By 9 CommentsPhoto: DalmacijaNews Written by Colin O' Haravić A quick goal for Osijek did little for them and their fans except build their hopes higher for Sweden’s Kalmar FF to knock them down. A young Osijek team showed their lack of discipline and inexperience after scoring first early in the match. Five minutes after the whistle blew to start the game, Ivan Miličević … [Read more...] about Osijek Fall Apart, Slaven Belupo Crush in Europa League
Osijek March On
By 26 CommentsWritten by Colin O' Haravić Osijek advance from the first qualifying round of the Europa League with a 3-1 (4-1 ag.) victory over the 2011/12 Andorran runner-up side, FC Santa Coloma. Coloma started their attack immediately with an attempt from Christopher Pousa in the fourth minute, but could not keep the Osijek offense at bay. The HNL club dominated nearly … [Read more...] about Osijek March On
A WIN AND EVERYTHING WILL BE FORGOTTEN
By 7 CommentsHajduk aim to avenge 3-1 loss to AEK and overtake the Greek side in Group G Hajduk fans are hoping to see the team that gave Zenit St. Petersburg a scare three weeks ago rather than the lackluster bunch that has worn the white jerseys as of late when Hajduk take on Greek side AEK today at Split’s Poljud stadium. Hajduk sits at the bottom of UEFA Europa League Group … [Read more...] about A WIN AND EVERYTHING WILL BE FORGOTTEN
HAJDUK, DINAMO RECEIVE FAVORABLE EUROPA DRAW
By 25 CommentsHAJDUK IS READY TO PARTY AFTER THE DRAW, BUT WILL THEY FEEL THE SAME IN DECEMBER?Both Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb dodged bullets at the Europa League group stage draw Friday afternoon in Monaco; missing being drawn against any European elites. Both Croatian clubs will make trips to Belgium and Greece this year as Dinamo plays Villareal, PAOK and Ivan Perišić' Club Brugge, … [Read more...] about HAJDUK, DINAMO RECEIVE FAVORABLE EUROPA DRAW
UNIREA 1-4 HAJDUK
By 58 CommentsHajduk poised to play in Europa League for first time Hajduk withstood a late, injury-time flurry to preserve a stunning 4-1 come-from-behind win in the first leg of their Europa League playoff against Romania’s Unirea Urziceni. The visitors scored the game’s first goal in the 34th minute as Sorin Frunză waltzed around at least three Hajduk defenders before beating backup … [Read more...] about UNIREA 1-4 HAJDUK
EUROPEAN PLAYOFF TIES ANNOUNCED
By 9 CommentsCHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLAYOFF DRAWLuka Modrić, Niko Kranjčar, Vedran Ćorluka and Tottenham Hotspur have a favorable draw in the Champions League playoff round as they face Swiss opposition in BSC Young Boys. Expect Crottenham to be among Europe's elite in the Champions League group stage. Ognjen Vukojević and Dynamo Kyiv take on Dutch giants Ajax while Nikola Pokrivač and Red … [Read more...] about EUROPEAN PLAYOFF TIES ANNOUNCED